Graeme,
I hope I didn't talk you out of buying an R1200R, It is without a doubt the best bike I have ever had. I have it set up for sport touring, I can sit on it all day and for an old guy thats saying a lot. I can also keep up with anyone on our ride. For those short jaunts though the R65 put a smile on me, partly because I had an ls in my youth.