Gents: let's not kid ourselves. The $1,800 is just the starting point. Taxes, insurance, licencing, maintenance and other incidentals will always tug at your wallet. Owning multiple bikes is not a sign of greed (imho, Robert) but an expression of one's passion and excitement about motorbikes. There is such a variety of product out there. I saw my mechanic the other day and he rides a '93 Yamaha GTS 1000. I was not aware of the bike. He showed me pictures, gave me his opinion and now I can't get this bike out of my mind. It has a really cool front end and is very rare, so I'm told. I would love to have one (I think...never having ridden one). It's just cool and I love bikes - simple as that. And you can always sell off the excess. Easier said than done. Try picking between your favourite anythings and see how you make out!