Guys. He said "lots-o-torque". Ninja 1000? Really? OP, you definitely just described a Tuono. If you didn't mention the luggage part and long distance comfort I'd have said RSVR1000. - lots-o-torque (i.e. I've all but written-off anything but a twin) Check. Not just numbers, proper low-end delivery. - cheap(ish). older is okay as long as i can find parts. $4500-7000. Parts are abundant through online sources - easy to work on/low maintenance (possibly meaning air-cooled and/or belt drive, which is the only reason I remotely question the SV650) Typical maintenance schedule, motors have been known to last 70,000+ miles with generic schedules. - decently comfortable if I wanted to throw on luggage for a longer trip. Toss the bags on and ride upright wherever you want comfortably. - handles well enough to have FUN at a trackday, but no misapprehensions about setting lap records. (i.e. XR1200 or other cruiser-biased bikes aren't off the table) Oh, it handles well. OR OR