i'm partial to buying used, myself. i like the look of the repsol plastics, but i guess it really depends on how much the guy is asking. I mean, what's stopping you from buying any old CBR and just getting a paint job or sticker kit? beyond the good looks, are the repsol bikes any better than a "regular" cbr? i'm guessing no. which leaves the repsol exactly 1 driveway tip over from being any old honda. which, by the way, isn't such a bad thing. the ducati has a great engine, phenomenal handling, and depreciates almost nil after a certain point. A 1 year old Ducati with a couple thousand miles will probably get you some nice discounts, but 4 years later, the depreciation will flatten out so that impacts your wallet less. oh, and they don't look half bad either. but also keep in mind maintenance will cost a bit more than the honda. the thing with bikes is that it's almost a purely rash and stupid emotional decision. buy what tugs at your heartstrings the most. they'll both get the job done.