I understand your point of view completely. The Blue Book value is one thing and what this bike is worth to someone who knows and appreciates these bikes is another. I don't know if/when the CBR1100XX will reach "collectible" status with the masses but this is an opportunity for someone to get what is the most disireable XX made (IMO) since it was the last year for black and analog gauges as well as the first year for FI. I'm sure you can buy a '99 with 35k miles that is in "good condition" all day long for $3000. Having said that, I think this is a rare opportunity for someone and the asking price reflects it. I don't see many big-bore bikes out there with so few miles and maintained to this standard. That's just the way I see it. I could be nuts. Wouldn't be the first time.