It's been a few years, and I've had numerous bikes come and go. But for the last five years or so, my "keep up" bike has been the 2016 VFR1200X with DCT. Stinkin' fast, loves to be ridden in anger!
The recent Bonneville certainly sports a powerful nostalgia, and owning one isn't about performance. The reliability that's part of the newer models is not to be ignored. If I remember correctly, I briefly had an early sixties Bonnie in about 1969. Bought it from an acquaintance, thought it was awesome - for the first day. The second day, it would only fire on one cylinder. Called the guy, he said he had no idea why, and gave me my cash back. On August 14th, 1970, I bought a 1968 Triumph Tiger 500 for $565. from a Gary Smith. Serial # T100SH64698. Obviously, I still have the handwritten bill of sale! Other than that scrap of paper, nothing left but memories. I'd have one again, if I could find one...maybe.