[Noah930]

The problems listed (if an accurate description), aren't too bad to fix. Yoyodyne unit would be a worthwhile upgrade. You can check out a rough price for this on motowheels (IIRC). The 2-valve motors are cheaper and a little easier to maintain than the 4-valve motors. But these mass-produced bikes shouldn't be too expensive to run. A lot of parts are interchangeable with the very popular Monsters. Belts should be done every two years.

People complain about the riding position of these SuperSports. Very laid out over the tank feel. Depends upon your bodystyle, I suppose. You'll have to take the bike for a spin to see how you fit.

$5K seems a bit steep IMO. It's a slightly unloved generation of SuperSport (like the 964 amongst 911s). And there's a 1000cc size which might command the $5K price, but I'd think it should be less for the lower spec 800cc version. I don't know the specifics of suspension and brake components between 1000cc and 800cc, but in general Ducati tended to offer lower-spec parts on lower-spec bikes. I'm with Greg, above, on the rough pricing of that model.

There's a strong Ducati presence in your region. I think the group's called MAD (Mid Atlantic Ducati) or something like that. They can point you in the right direction.