You should buy my 03 Katana. It get 40+ MPG and has an extended warranty. $4,000 - - -....

Depending on how much heat you can take to save you skin leather will protect you the best of course. Make sure you get a good pair of gloves too. I have the leather jacket in my avatar and the Icon Ti-Max mesh for the Summer. There are also pants you can buy with reinforced areas for protection.