Hi, thanks all for your replys.

I've bought the bike already and it needs to be restricted. It's my first real bike after passing my test nearly a year ago (on a 2-stroke Vespa). So it'll have to be restricted for best part of another.
My local dealer is fitting the throttle stop restrictor for free, parts are �35!

I'm 6'2" about 17st. The thing that attracted me to the XT660X was the height to be honest and also a very good deal from a mate who is the salesman at the dealers. I've rode one un-restricted a few times and it goes fast enough for me.

I'll have to get around and do direct access I think!! Like you say Max, I know it'll bug me after 2-3 months..

Anyone know the law in france & spain for using the restrictor? Knowing me just as the euro star is docking i'll be taking it off..