Streetmoto Choices

[poldark]

Right 1st off let me just say I'm no off-roader and I'm not intending to become a wheelie-fiend or stunt rider - even if I had the capability, which I don't!

But I am looking for a plaything 2nd bike (well 3rd actually but please don't tell SWMBO), for short(ish) runs on local roads.

Both my current bikes (TDM9 & Burgman 650) were bought to have 2-up capability, but this one needs to be light nimble and fun for solo use, 'cos I want something different. Budget £2500 and I'd rather avoid exotic stuff with high service costs, overly short service intervals and high insurance.

Shortlist so far is:

Suz DRZ400SM (test riding one this Sat - snow allowing)
KTM Duke II 640 (surprised it's in my budget but found a few sub £3k and still low miles)
Yam XT660X

Initially I was decided (subject to test ride) on the DRZ but part of me wonders about getting something with greater range and potential (please don't hit me) of replacing the TDM [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif[/img] , given I've rarely used it 2-up and actually the Burgman is more suited to the shorter distance 2-up use I'm now ever likely to need.

Hence the Yam XT660 now on the list, but I'm worried that being a larger/heavier bike it'll reduce the fun factor that the DRZ would provide. I seem to have a poorly hidden desire to have a KTM, which being a cheapskate hasn't surfaced before, but Duke 2 does look like it could offer the right balance at the price.

Anyway I know I need to ride them myself and decide, but as I'm stuck looking at snow pretending to work, I thought I'd ask you all for opinions and ideas.

Cheers [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]