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A lot of truth in this. Two or three bikes are what you want. Different bikes for different purposes. But if you get the aged 916 for £6k, which seems to be the lowest price these days, budget £4k for servicing and spares in yr 1. So the same money as a new Aprilia 660 https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/aprilia/rs660/2020/ which you would probably be faster and safer on, with infinitely less aggro.
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Haha. Loooooooong old answers over there.
In fairness Dammit, motorbikes are so cheap you should buy a 916 (because you want one, you're sensible enough to take it easy and you'll look after it properly) AND a 250 enduro bike like a KX250X (or 125 two stroke if you're feeling brave.) That way you can shove it in the Vito and take it to the MX track or off road area and have a proper bike when you get there. Sorted.