I'll take a look at the WR250R. I had hoped that Yamaha made a 450R but no go. I saw one yesterday but it was $10490. Rego on the DR is $120 or so and CTP is only $240 or so. Comp is $341.
I may as well buy new for around $8k - $10k.
I am also worried about w@nkers on the road but it is all 50-60km/h stuff with travel at 5.30-6am and 4.30-5pm so avoiding peaks. Parking is a b!tch in Newcastle CBD. I bought a unit with extra carspace so my mrs had a safe park as she works in town. You are talking $200 a month plus 10min walk for a carpark. My storage is big enough for 2 bikes!