I broke dead even on the Z1000 and got a year of enjoyment out of it. When I say even I mean taxes, upkeep and tags. Only thing that bike cost me was a performance award on blood mountain in GA.
I came out way on top when I traded the Vstrom for the Connie.
Wifes V Star cost us about $400 a year for 5 years.
This Indian she now has been a money pit that we will never get back. Probably already $2k in the hole on it. But she says it's is a forever bike....we will see.