Thanks for the feedback on the v-strom vs NC 700x thread...I went to the dealership today and sat on the 500x and the wee 650. I actually felt more comfortable on the 500. To me it just felt like everything was so much higher on the wee and didn't have the stability of the 500. Probably has something to do with the 19" front tire? Btw, I also sat on a cb1100 and wow!, beautiful bike! Thanks