Excellent responses - thanks everyone. Clearly, the Thruxton gets the most emotional reaction, and I like that a lot. It's definitely got soul (thanks, Nuthin), and I'm pushing 50 myself, the old school (old's cool) thing is kinda my bag. I'll ride them all, if I can hold out until the 675 triple hits the store. I have ridden the Tiger, and if any of you guys haven't, you owe yourself a ride on one - it's a great bike. For some reason, it's just a little too sophisticated (for lack of a better word) for me. Thanks again.