Thanks for all your replies, given me some food for thought. 
  I do prefer the styling of the 600/750 ss models and like the idea of a full fairing. It would definately have to be red 
 
  I initially favoured the 600 ss but read some reviews (couldn't find much on the web) and most people  said they were okay for a firest bike but found they lacked power, which made me think about the 750 
 
  Basically, it is going to be a nice weather, weekend play thing. Not a commuter as i'll use my car for that.  
 Is there anything in particular that i need to check when looking to buy one of these machines. 
 Thanks again 
 AL