Padgetts are ALWAYS expensive.
I mean, I know the 250LC's they have are new, but £5k? Come on!
As I said, the V2's bombed, they are useless to any racer wanting to be on the pace.
You OUGHT to be able to find a minter for £12-15k, with spares.
I'd seriously consider selling a bike or two to scare up that sort of price.
I mean, isn't an R1 £10k?