Ok thanks really appreciate the replies.

To answer your previous point, I'm not totally into the face of the bike. As a read in a different article, it reminds me of a wet cat's face :))

Does the dual spark provide any difference in performance? According to other articles I've read, it's only ...

Firstly thanks for replying.

I'm talking about the 1000 or 1100, not the little 620

I understand the DS stands for dual spark. I have no idea what this means. Would it be possible to explain what this means and if it's worth getting a newer one with the DS?

I've been riding for about 8 years now. Owned various bikes, ducati 750ss, suzuki bandit 600, triumph tt600, honda varadero 1000 and recently an aprilia tuono 1000.

I'm interested in finding a touring type machine. Doesn't have to be something like BMW tourer but after my first bike was a ducati I ...