Thinking Nekkid

[Porkchop]

So its been a few months since I've been able to ride now, with the Honda being broken down and all. Maybe a few rides here and there on my buddies 636. But I've done a good job about not thinking about riding, or buying a new bike. Then I went to Indy this weekend..... and saw all these bikes and people riding all over the place, and its crept back up into my big head again. I may decide to do the smart thing and wait until late winter to buy, but I want to start planning now so I can look for super deals as it gets cold.

I've been thinking naked recently, but don't know a whole lot about the segment. I still want to stay kinda small to keep ins down, and keep me out of trouble. My preliminary thoughts for exotic and budget are...

Ducati Monster 696
Triumph Street Triple / R

Kawasaki Er-6N
Suzuki Gladius

Anybody have any personal experience with any of these bikes??? Anybody have friends with them? Any reson to avoid any of them?