I've thought about that. I don't consider vehicles as an investment, but rather as a cost of living. A Raptor is only about 15k new which, if I keep it for 5 years is the cost of a scooter per year. That's not a huge expense. If I get a second hand one, it's even cheaper. I know that I'll need to spend a little more keeping it operational, but its a local brand so maintenance shouldn't be too expensive. One concern I have about spending money on a bike it that it'll get stolen or the hand of fortune will take me to a place where I can't ride bikes. Heck, I'm a newbie and I might find that after the novelty goes, I don't care to ride bikes anymore.

So, I'm rolling all these ideas around in my head. The suitability of Raptors to local roads however, is a concern. I have a Harley rider's physique (6'1" and 150kg) so I punish the suspension a bit. A bike with low clearance might have some problems with me riding :D