First thought: ya, interest rates suck unless we're talking money market accounts.
Second thought: wait, 10K down?? How much are (admittedly premium with Aprilia) liter class sportbikes going for these days?? $26K for the 'factory' trim?? YEESH
Third thought: I had a 2000 RSV Mille Aprilia. It really was a fantastic bike. Went like a Ducati with the reliability of a Honda and arguably better looks than either. With just an Akro can on it it sounded like it should be sitting on the WSB grid. Magnificent.
Fourth thought: what are these new ones putting out? 190HP??? Dayum. Hope these fancy new electrons can handle that, because even 20 years ago me wouldn't have been able to deal with that much poke very well, methinks.
Fifth thought: 20 years ago me would probably scoff at that notion and also current me's great satisfaction with my 25 year old Harley. Current me is amazed at how much fun can be had even at low speeds on that thing, but also glad that sportbike skills were learned early and apply to this current hulking beast.
