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Seriously though, that's a beauty. That sort of thing makes me wish I wasn't deathly afraid of road rash if I biffed it. The fuel economy alone would be fantastic.
Ever watch the moto GP? Those guys just slide down the track for a while and then get back up un-rashed because they are wearing good gear. Granted, good gear like that is worth a grand or two.
It's the sudden slamming to a halt, tumbling ass-over-tea kettle, or a fellow road user using you as a speed bump that will fuck you up.
Orrrrrr you coulda got a car for the same down payment mayhaps... 
No down payment. It's all financed. And the payments are cheaper than I could have gotten on a car, because I could not get a car for the low price of a bike. A car would have been a few thousand more, and worse fuel mileage. (And less fun!)
Since this is not my first bike (3rd actually), I already had most of the riding gear I needed. I had outgrown my lightweight jacket and pants and worn out my boots, so had to get new. I had a helmet, heavy riding gear, and a rain suit. Since I want my wife to ride with me sometimes, I also had to get her a helmet and jacket.
If you have the suit, you're good to go... and there is always hanging out under a bridge when it is
really bad (I generally define
really bad as when my index finger windshield wiper is no longer effective or the puddles are too deep to use it).
What sort of mileage is that thing supposed to get? My current bike, a 32 year old CB400T (I'm a glutton for punishment), is listed at 54mpg if I remember the period articles right. Being a lightweight, that number goes down rapidly the farther I wind out the throttle.
