Yeah, I got my bike licence in less than a month total. One quick 30 min multiple choice test and (once I got a bike) a 10 min riding test. No limit to size or power of bike, I could have ridden a 'busa with my learners if I wanted to, so I would say Norway is a little more strict.

It's changing here though, starting in two weeks. Manditory riding course, graduated licence, etc.
Just looking out for ya.

Looks like you're good to go though! When do you turn 21?
Aqsw, those are both monster rides! That two-liter bike weights over DOUBLE what the SV 1000 I'm looking at does! That must be some beast to ride! Even that scooter is heavier!

I wanted a sport-tourer for that exact reason - it's light!

I don't want to have to heft around 800 lbs if I don't have to!

(And did you try using photobucket to post a link to your pictures? That might be easier than trying to attach them to your post.)