7 years ago I trawled this website and convinced myself to get an XT660X. Having not been able to get a test ride on one, at the last minute I changed my mind, thinking 660cc would be too small. I bought a Cagiva Gran Canyon. It was flawed (too big, too heavy, and hard to get parts for), Then I had a Versys 650, but the brakes were crap and the suspension harsh. I then spent 2 years doing the BMW GS1200 Adventure thing. Finally, I'm back at the XT660. My Tenere will be here any day now!

I don't mind the journey I've taken to get here - it's all been fun - but I now realize I probably should have bought that X 7 years ago!