If nobody objects, I'd like to post a follow-up. It's this: If Bug Engineering could ever reestablish itself; then reissue this bike, and price it somewhere around the 3K range, I'd probably be the first in line to order. (ha) Can we even imagine: A truly "road-worthy minibike?" I'm not sure how many modifications it would take in order to meet with current regulations, but I suppose one might be, fitting it with directionals. Another could be, finding DOT approved 6" tires that look like that.