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Cool Jim - will let you know nearer the time as we haven't decided on a date for definite (but said when we booked it would be Sat 29th). Thanks!

Cheers for the info! I'm in Birmingham at the mo (guess I should update the profile eh?) but I've booked to go to the NEC motorcyle show to see and sit on some bikes to start with before I think about test rides (need a test first lol).

Cheers for the replies guys - appreciated As a 'first big bike' option, wheeles/stoppies aren't on the top of my list, nor are pillion options as the OH has his own bike. Still, also good to hear about the alarm & insurance! I'm liking the "Girl's" opinion too - that counts for a lot she wasn't a short-arse, was she The position of the bars compared to the seat look good - so it has a more upright position (sit up and beg?) which is what I need with my wrists. As long as it's manouevreable enough for city riding, but does alright on a motorway/A roads for longer-distance travel, I'd be happy. Sounds like I can add that to the list of ones to have a gander at in the flesh, along with the ER6n and SV650.

Caberg Trip for the single reason that it was the only one which fit comfortably and which I could put my glasses on comfortably too. Tried loads on too

I'm totally new to biking so forgive my ignorance to start with... Bought my YBR125 on 17th August this year (seems like years away!) and ever since have been looking for options on my post-DAS bike. I've been building a shortlist - liking street style bikes and being a short-arse at 5'4" (hubby says 5'3") can't do too tall, although I'm willing to get it shortened if needs be. Can't do anything sporty, since the hobby has seriously exacerbated my carpal tunnel syndrome so can't be in a riding position with too much stress on my wrists. Anyway, long story short, but it's only tonight that I've come across the MT-03. Not heard/read anything about it in weeks of looking on t'internet for good bikes in the 250-650cc range before now. Never seen anybody recommend it, so wondering if there's a reason why? Seems like a nice bike if looks are anything to go by, read a few reviews (including the old thread on here) so why is it not more popular amongst the folk who like the naked/street bikes? TIA!