Thanks for telling about your experience with your C109R and the F6B! Always interesting to hear what people think about the F6B. And when it comes to long ridings, i can tell you that i ran twice the mileage with the F6B compared to my previous bike (Honda Crossrunner). In my first year with the F6B i rode 22.000km/13.670miles; only weekend rides and traveling, no commuting. And like you, i can't ride most of the time in winter.