I got a good deal, and its white.
I had my 09 bike 20 months and covered 21000 miles with no problems at all. 2014 has the makings of the best touring year for ages so I would have a bike with 36000 miles this time next year. Once over 30000 miles second hand values plummet. I did the maths and after deducting my existing Warranty and European recovery costs for two years a new bike now makes so much sense.
The salesman will be able to tell you how long it takes for me to part with money, this is a cold, logical purchase.
I looked around at the NEC and nothing except the KTM and the Std GS1200 fired my imagination. I was very disappointed with the Suzuki V strom 1000 and Honda confirmed no Africa twin in the near future. My alternative was a nearly new twin cam, because these have all the toys the cost was almost the same as a new LC.
Also I love the excitement of a new bike every few years, riding and holidays are the reason I go to work. No matter how many times you have ridden a road its different and fresh on a new machine.