Hey guys

I'm starting to look at a 660 again. Bought the R last year but only got to keep it for a couple of weeks before someone knicked it... After that I went for a Suzuki GSX650F which is allright but I find it to be a bit too heavy and not really exciting to ride.

Since I'm based in Belfast there's plenty of twisty roads around here (and no gravel, which is why I'm not going for the R model again) where I think the X will do just fine. The thing that makes me a bit indecisive is that I've planned for a trip down to Europe this summer. Roughly 2 weeks in France, Germany and what ever neighbouring country down there. Will ofc avoid the motorways but still, is the X comfortable enough for several days of consecutive riding? I know the Tenere is also a well-tried option, but it's a bit more expensive and I'm not sure it will be as fun on the roads around here with it's added weight and softer suspension.

I'm looking for a bike that's a bit more playful but still reliable. I've also looked at KTM 950/990 but I'm not sure about the reliability on those, especially when they're starting to get about 10 years old. Any thoughts or recommendations?