So why did you include my quote? And if you were saying a K5 isn't far behind a new 2020 GSX-R1000, that's nonsense.
You commented that the thinking behind spending more than £4K on a K5 was a “mystery” to you (I explained that it will be a present for my brother - which means I’ll pay whatever I need to), and your comment made me reflect that the thinking behind buying new is a “mystery” to me. Everyone has opinions mate. You are welcome to volunteer it on my thread, but I don’t really care about yours. It appears from your bike history that you probably aren’t a long-term Ducatisti and just regularly buy what you consider the latest greatest sports bike on the market irrespective of marque. Each to their own.
Spending £6250 on a 15 year old, 19000 mile, mass produced Jap bike, that cost ££8k new is up to you 'mate'. Getting narky because someone that knows more about that model and wouldn't, is also up to you. Playing the Ducati card on a thread about a Suzuki is quite comical too.