I started off with cars, and ended up in bikes. Took me til the age of 23 before I kicked a leg over. Everything I have ever owned bike wise has been a stinker.
One thing I did learn about cars vs bikes, you can just about triple the cost.
Entries are less, fuel is less, you don;t have to tow a tonne and a half so towing fuel is less, less tyres being burned, less running costs, and the parts are cheaper too.
I competed in cars and have to say that an old underpowered dunger, while not necessarily the fastest thing out there can be the most fun.
Seriously, between my 2 cars I have 'invested' enough for a house deposit. Spent waaay less on the bikes, and well, there were 5 of them :p
/cool story, hansel