First of all, these days, 7.5 million is not enough to save anybody. This can work either way. Either they start putting out a few different models to establish a brand like their competitors (let's face it...what company only makes one style bike?) and they really start to profit and expand, OR, they continue to neglect the guinea pigs like us, dump the grant into a super bike, piss everyone off and fail. Currently, as stated, they are using an Aprillia RSV4 engine. So who gets the major portion of that profit? Who gets the glory? (rode one of those this weekend, by the way, WOW! what a beast!) Either way, I still think the 961 is an awesome bike, but hey, we shouldn't have to be self sufficient mechanics to enjoy it. Not at that price. So we have a few talented engineer owners with 961s. Should it be an exclusive bike just for that lot? I don't think so. Fare ye well, Mr. Garner. We're pulling for you.....and us.