Dave,
The Mille is an excellent choice. I'd pick it over the Honda in a second. Sooooo much more personality. Have you checked out this forum yet?
http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12
5axis - Mmmmmmmmm, a RSV. Damn, what a sweet bike that would be. But how to keep it running? I'd have no idea.