Wanting a monster ...

Hi all, just thought i would start by saying hello and congratulating you all on a such a great forum

I currently own a GS500e, and as much as it is a good bike, im dieing for something a bit more special, I absolutely love the Monster, and im looking at selling the gs for one when i turn 18, when ive got my 2 years no claims under my belt (touch wood!).

I honestly live on my bike, not only is it my only form of transport, its my only source of fun

can anybody shed any light on the comfort of the monster? as i like to have the odd blast a hundred miles or so to the coast, and am planning to go over for a few little trips to France.

The major downfall is that im on the 33bhp restriction till im 19 , can anybody tell me how the bike runs once restricted? i realize im looking at getting the 600, and 2001 or before for the carb restriction?

Thanks in advance if anyone can help