PS. on "fastar1's" comment, R's rate wont increase (I was told by the agent anyhow) and M called the same day for a quote (as he just turned 25 as well and hi bike was only f&f or something for the last year) so both rates mentioned in the first post are accurately quoted as if they are receiving a new policy on the same day as me.
Cr@p, and here I though reading comprehension was everyone *else's* problem LOL! Oh well, thanks for explaining.