hi I believe it´s not an expensive moto since here in romania, europe, cost me about 7500$ and the bmw f650 costs 8500$ and lc4 adventure is 8200$. I think the money are well spent with yamaha xt 660 r. I ride it 2500km and no problems. the consumption is good about 4 liters per 100km. I ride with 153km/h. it was excellent. very nervous and very fast bike. I love it. bye