Have a search on www.netrider.com.au and see what they think as well.
If you are sticking to a Honda, as I have said before, I would be looking at a VTR - will be newer, wont have the hassle of if it is an import etc, will more than likely be cheaper, dont have the issue of fairings, if you do drop one finding parts shouldnt be a problem, lots of good ones on the market etc etc.
Cant you just get finance through Honda HQ and then find the bike you are after or does finance have to come through a dealership?
Not sure if there is any other front ends around, but you could always strip it back further and make it a street fighter. Personally I wouldnt worry about the looks - I still have a GPX (which is ugly as sin) that I get around on to commute and as I like to say the rider makes the bike
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