OP hasn't put up any posts since 6/18.
Personally I hope they got the Vespa. You should follow your heart with bikes to a greater extent.
Part of the whole bike thing, in the U.S. is really driven by "The bug" or passion.
If we were all strictly practical, save for the state of WA (where the lack of mandatory insurance makes it more economical), & in major big metro areas, NYC, LA etc., where space is at a severe premium (Seattle's almost there) we'd buy little econobox cars and buzz around instead.
That's my two bits.
Cheers
Tromper