Neil, do you work commute? I'm strictly a pleasure rider. Always felt the daily commuter should be a good source for a machines qualities. The big Burgman scooters are the scooter choice around here for the daily ride in all kinds of weather, and see thousands of miles of use.
Art
When I was ready to downsize from my Burgman 400, I advertised in the Burgman forum.
A fellow in your neck of the woods (Portland, Oregon) Bought it, and paid for shipping from Ohio.
He owned a bicycle shop, and had never owned a motorized vehicle of any kind!
He sent me pics....rode that baby and camped with it all over the northwest 🙂
Stig