Congrats on the bargain hunting. I cross-shopped the VFR800 when I was looking for my current bike. I had a requirement for sporty ride, more than 70hp, capable of hard luggage, a centerstand preferable, comfy ergonomics, and decent passenger accomodations. I ended up doing the 2007 Hayabusa and got Heli Bars, Buell Peg mod, Givi V46 trunk, Zero Gravity Double Bubble screen, and the OEM Suzuki centerstand. Mine is pretty much a sport touring rig when I put the trunk and soft saddle bags on. Otherwise, I commute to work whenever the weather allows. I love it, you will too.