I have the same question... and, what are you doing (or want to do) in the twisties (i.e. public roads) that requires literbike potency?
It may be worth mentioning, most track addicts have to travel hours (or even days) to ride the track. It may sound expensive, but compare it to speeding or reckless driving tickets, dodging careless drivers, the possibility of severely injuring (or killing) yourself or another driver, etc., etc... going to the track pobably is cheap.
I have no argument to your observation. That's another important of the many reasons why I'm entering the school and seeing what the trek to the track means in terms of time and money. I hate the risks involved with pushing it on public roads.
Edit: thank you both for your responses.