the joys of a two stroke are the best, no doubt about it. however in terms of which bike to get the honda is the one to go for. cheaper, better reliability and build quality, more obtainable parts through local dealers, there are more local dealers! aprillia electrics are about as good as a chocolate teapot. failing that then buy the yamaha. because its a sexy beast. and they tune up sweet as a nut and still work aprillia are also owned by chavvy 7 year olds who ride around in tee shirts and trainers making bikers look bad. grim