In this area you will pay close to MSRP for the 600RR (2005). You may save a few hundred if you go with an 04 model, but I would opt for the new 2005 (upside down forks, radial brakes, etc.) You will have varying opinions here about which brand to buy.....but they are ALL so close in performance that the RIDER will be the limitation, not the bike. I had good service @ Honda of Norfolk.....some like Casey Cycle. Good luck on your endeavor......600RR is a great reliable choice.