Like all the REs, it's a niche bike. Even more so I would say. There aren't many ways to get something like this, a newly manufactured bike that is really closer to a vintage bike than any other new bike. It doesn't just look vintage, it is in many ways. That's where some of the cost goes, for something truly unique in the marketplace. On the other hand, if you're just looking for a motorcycle in the price range, there are many choices out there and if the vintage appeal is not tops on your list the RE won't be either. Still, I think they'll sell way more bikes at $6k than at $7k, and I hope the price sticks and the new dealers get better at understanding the bike's quirks and being able to sort them.
Scott