Very graceful of you to admit it. I don't know where you are living but I'm pretty sure I could find a UK spec brand new Hornet 900 from a dealer in the South East if you're prepared to travel to get it. Fowlers of Bristol are a huge dealership, if that's more your neck of the woods. They should be able to hook you up without any problems. http://www.fowlers.co.uk/index.html If you have back problems, have you thought of trying something like a Suzuki GSX1400 or a Yamaha VMAX? They have bigger engines, and more torque. A lot more relaxing to ride, but can still hustle along, just in a less frantic way than the Hornet.