Finally decided on a 650.... now which model to choose

get a honda VFR

As others have said (and I forgot about)...

The S can have raisers to bring the clip-ons up a bit, you can also move the foot-pegs a bit so you get a more upright position. More upright for traffic, bikini fairing for high speed (70mph officer!)

Long distance on the S isn't an issue, I thought about getting a gel seat, but I'm used to it now, so it'd be money down the drain IMO.

Yes it will wheelie (I've done it accidentally - and no so accidentally ), but only briefly. Just enough to get the wheel off the floor & back before I get a brown mark on my seat.

when i sat on the s in a shop it did feel a bit uncomfortable? but when i test rode a differant one i did not notice?.............strange???

[Biker Biggles]

Why get an S and then move the bars and pegs when you can buy a naked cheaper in the first place?Naked is the bike for town riding,and is only significantly wider if you fit Renthalls.
I'm told they wheely better as well.

Originally Posted by hovi5

strange???

You need an answer?

Just a question on the risers for the S, can the existing throttle, clutch and brake hoses be re-used or would they be too short?

This may be a really silly question but can you fit any aftermarket fairings on the naked at a later date?

Originally Posted by Beenz

Just a question on the risers for the S, can the existing throttle, clutch and brake hoses be re-used or would they be too short?

nope .too short

Originally Posted by Baph

You need an answer?

Baph wrote:

It pains me to say it, but yes, hovi5 is right


Hovi5 got it ri-ight, Hovi5 got i ri-ight, laa laa la la, laa laa la la

[Biker Biggles]

There's plenty of aftermarket handlebar fairings available for the naked bikes.Everything from a small screen mounted on the headlamp bolts to a bikini fairing.They look good with a bellypan too.
I find a headlamp screen deflects a lot of wind off the rider considering it's size.