Hi. Had my 696 for a few weeks now and I'm really loving it.
Had BSA's, Norton and Triumphs in the 70's and 80's then got back into it after a 20 year break via a Honda Hornet and a Suzuki SV650.
Bonded with this bike immediately, feels like I've come home!

  Nothing like the soul of twin cylinder bikes.
Welcome to the forum and welcome back.