I'm brand new to this site and looking for some advice. I currently own a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird Sport 900. It's pretty top heavy, doesn't handle very easily, and takes more work to ride than I want. I prefer to enjoy the experience rather than work quite so hard. You also have to be very diligent in shutting off the gas when you aren't riding; I actually have found that I need to shut it off about 1/2 mile from home to drain the carbs or starting it is harder. Like I said, more work than I want. I really like the Strom650 (and I am looking for something a little smaller and more nimble) but I'm a little worried from what I've read that it is also top heavy and may be hard to handle. A little background: from age 18 to 30 all I had were bikes--no cars--and I rode year-round and in every kind of weather. Including snow, although not on purpose. Gave it up when kids came and got back into it 3 years ago. So I'm experienced but with a 23-year gap. This is my first bike without a kick start. Is the 650 the right bike for me or will it be also a bit of work to ride? Thanks!!