This thread keeps feeding my urge to go get my Motorcycle License and start saving towards a bike!!!! My dad has what I think is a Honda VTX1300 based on the pics i've seen of it.
I figure I can get a 2010 Ninja 250 for $4,500 Out the door, and have seen a 2006 for under $2,000. And the top speed doesn't appear to be that high so that makes it even more appealing.
just make sure you keep it on two wheels till youve got some time under your belt. Dont need to loop the bike trying to show off.