I did on an SV1000 I owned years ago. I would rather do that rear cylinder 1000 times before the front cylinders on my VFR again.

"Dependable"

You won't convince me on the German stuff. I appreciate them for what they are, but my experience with German bikes is too mixed. The S1000RR is the only one I would remotely consider, and it's not my cup of tea.

I had a R100RT complete Krauser fairing/hard bags. Getting to to points was a pain in the neck, but valves were easy. And it ran like a dream. Definitely a dependable bike. Nice road manners, excellent ergonomics. But it was not nimble like my GS850G (Vetter faired, no bags), and not nearly as much fun.

The more I look at that SV, the more I like it. It screams fun. I think it's going away in favor of a parallel twin closer to 800cc. But they have one exactly like your photo above in stock (2024 model) locally just under $8000

So, after a ton of thought and deliberation and more thought... and more thought...

I came across a bike I didn't know was a thing entirely by accident and it's entirely related to he Interceptor 650 from Royal Enfield, but it's a little bit bigger and more relaxed than the Interceptor, but not quite full cruiser of the Super Meteor.

The Shotgun 650.
https://www.royalenfield.com/us/en/m...s/shotgun-650/

I went in today to talk to them and see if they were in, which they are not. They have 4 coming in in a week or two and I am going to get a call when they have it ready. I love all of the colors except the grey.

As long as it fits me ok and doesn't feel too cramped I am going to buy one. My Honda will be going up for sale this weekend.

Watched a review on the Shotgun on YT. Impressive, and I also like it a little bit over the Interceptor. But I'd still want to compare them side by side at the dealership.

I like it. :tup:

I do too. I would have put a deposit to hold one, but until I can put my butt in the seat and feel how it fits me I won't know for sure. If I don't like it I will be getting the interceptor