Well, I need a winter hack, so I may as well get something that does 90mpg, costs £15 road tax, and bugger all to insure/service. It's either this or, heaven forbid, a car. I reckon I'll save more from keeping the miles off the Bird than this will cost to run.
Also, maybe I'll get some challengers in the traffic light grand prix with mondeo man. Nobody bothers when you're on a big bike.