I was all set to buy one of these in 2003:

(Honda Shadow VLX 600)
Had the money set aside, was signed up for a motorcycle safety course. Then I found out I'd be leaving the country, so I had to cancel the course and put the money toward moving expenses. My parents were infinitely relieved, because the thought of my driving a motorcycle in Dallas kept them up at night.
I'd still like one...if you offered one to me, I definitely wouldn't say no. But it's not anywhere near so important as before. I'm a contented cager these days for the most part.