Actually, yes, but since I don't know how to use the motorcycle, I guess I'll just have to settle for this.

[ And with a sigh, Kakashi squeezes in behind Barnaby (wow, that is really a tight squeeze right there, two grown, tall men squeezed into a tiny little seating arrangement on a motorcycle). He's not entirely sure what to do with his hands. ]

[ Kakashi had originally begun by holding onto the back of the motorcycle, but when the vehicle had lurched forward, engine vibrations rumbling through his entire body, wind picking up with a sudden blast from the force of the acceleration, he quickly adjusts, hands flying to grab onto Barnaby's hips. Then after a moment of consideration, he just twines his arms around the other man's waist and holds on, because well, falling off the vehicle at high speeds probably would not bode very well.

Just as a precaution, he gathers some chakra to stick himself a little more firmly to the motorcycle, then adjusts his position so he's more flush against Barnaby's back, careful not to get a faceful of pink wings in the process. This way, if there are any sudden turns or movements, he'll be rather firmly anchored.

Hopefully the other man won't mind too much. It's either this or risk having Kakashi thrown off on a steep curve. ]

[ They're going very fast, the velocity and rate of acceleration rather impressive. At top speeds, ninja can go up to sixty miles an hour (and shinobi like Gai and Lee can go even faster in short bursts) but it takes up a tremendous amount of stamina. Normally, on long distance treks, they end up clocking around thirty or forty. He could see how a vehicle like this might be advantageous, as it would not eat up any stamina and could shorten travel time significantly, as there would be no need to take as many breaks while traveling.

But at the same time, a vehicle like this is limited to traveling on roads, while ninja can take shortcuts through the trees.

Either way, Barnaby had said that equipment is more valuable than information, but Kakashi's not entirely sure if he agrees that this kind of equipment would be, in fact, more valuable. Especially considering that there aren't plenty of nice, paved roads throughout the entirety of Luceti. ]

I think I'll have to disagree.

[ He calls out over the wind. ]

There aren't enough roads.

Not all vehicles can get through thick forests or steep mountains, though.

[ Both of which Luceti has in abundance. And really, what Kakashi wants most right now is information. Even if he can see Barnaby's point, he still values information more than tools or machinery which most likely, none of the ninja will actually use.

It's really more an issue of personal preference, here. ]

I still think information is more valuable.

...you mean a large elevator and a sliding door?

[ Because really, that's all that would be required. And Kakashi's mostly picturing a large garage door with a card entry lock that activates a garage door, underground. He still doesn't see the value of it, other than a purely practical one that would actually be completely impractical for shinobi of Konoha. ]

I don't see how there's any point to that.

[ Flatly, or as flatly as he can possibly deliver that, over the rushing wind. ]

I see the practical use of these vehicles, but I can't say they'd be of any use to me or my comrades.

[ So really, it would be sort of pointless for Kakashi, and therefore not something he'd actually consider to begin with. ]

...especially since none of us know how to operate them.

[ He adds on after a moment.

Maybe they could be more useful if they learned how to use the vehicles... Though Kakashi's not entirely sure why they would need to use them. ]

[ Oh, let him consider that for a moment, as they take a sharp curve. ]

...I have to admit, this motorcycle is kind of... fun.

I wouldn't mind learning if you're offering to teach.

[ He adds on after a moment. ]

Ah, don't worry. I'm a quick study.

[ ...also sort of kind of definitely a genius, but yeah, anywaayyy... Kakashi thinks this would be more of a recreational thing, not something he'd want to learn out of any real necessity. At least, so far as he can see, it'd be more something he'd do for fun. ]

Mm! Besides, it doesn't seem all that complicated, is it.

[ At least, as far as Kakashi can tell, the handles control the different gears of the engine, acceleration, deceleration, steering, and braking; and there appears to be a foot brake that seems to control another one of the braking mechanisms. ]

Hai, hai, don't worry. I think I'll be just fine.

[ Unfortunatley for Kakashi, 120mph tosses has probably happened in his time, not that he particularly enjoys them. Or would like to replicate them. But the point is, Kakashi has a real aptitude for learning things.

...or more specifically, copying them. ]

In any case, are there any cool tricks you can do? Or is this it?