Hi, Trying to decide between Panigale 959 & 2017 monster 1200. I see you have both & post good advice. I'm nearly 50, 6'1 & haven't ridden in 2 yrs. On 959 test rides I can feel my wrists & I'm sure soon my back will tighten. The 1200 feels great but different. I can crack it open & the power delivery isn't too much for me. I find the monster way easier to ride in urban settings. i won't be doing track days & can't afford to lose my license with silly speeds in New Zealand. Heart says 959 cos I've always had 1L sport bikes & 959 look great but head is saying 1200. I just worried that coming from a sport bike background i might get bored with the monster. Any opinions ? Also test rode my dream bike panigale 1299 but found it was horrible under 3500 rpm, & i realised around town I'd only be in 1st gear & it would most likely never see 4, 5, or 6th gear again. Sadly disappointed (albeit did consider a cog swap before coming to my senses). Look forward to seeing your views. Gene