The Seat does concern me Petenz....
I used to have an XR650 Motard too, loved that bike, had to sell it to buy another car as someone kept trying to steal it from the works car park (2 attempts my 3 locks just stopped them) didn't ever go back to work on a bike after that, changed jobs now though.
The 701s do look fun and ultimately that's what it's about I suppose, I'm not in any rush, so will try and get a test ride and let you know how I get on....thanks for the replies
( pic is me on my XR a good few years back )