I did ride a CG125 once. It was utterly shit.  I've no interest whatsoever in an MT-09 or any of the bikes in the big naked class, far too reliable and boring. I'm not one of these old duffers that believe old bikes are better because they have more character, I just prefer them because you tend to have more of an adventure.  My Honda is a 'proper' modern bike anyway. It's got chain driven overhead camshafts, 3 valves per head and 2 sparkplugs per head!  Btw I didn't buy the Honda because I like it, I bought it because it was cheap, comfortable and reliable. I paid £600 for it and TPFT insurance for a year was £106.     Speaking of touring, my girlfriend and I are going on a touring trip in a couple of weeks, 5 days with camping gear, planning on setting out from Sheffield and heading north on the wiggley roads skirting around Huddersfield and heading into the Yorkshire dales. I want to have a look at the Buttertubs Pass while we're there, then head up in to the Lake District, then across to the North Yorkshire Moors, then back down into Derbyshire.      Oh no I f**king don't, that's a sports bike! Why would I want something uncomfortable, expensive and wayyy too fast to thrash on public roads? 45mpg is not good economy either, that is bad. I get 70mpg and I don't ride economically at all.   I want that Goose. It's the most perfect bike you could ever own for twisty B road riding.