yep they are not to bad are they. i really do not see why people coat them off, once you know its not a sports bike. and work out they do not ride like a sports bike. they are lots of fun. i live 1 mile from the yorkshire dales so all the roads are twisty i can see when the summer gets here lots of race bike riders are going to get p**d when i pass them on a xt660x lol. to many riders have bikes that are to much for them. so really looking to have some fun on this when i am not out on my other bikes. ride safe mate.
ps
how is your gear change from 1st to 2nd mine is a bit clunky?