I am in a similar situation. I just purchased a new 2014 Triumph Speed Triple R, and I think I will part with my 1998 VFR800.
I bought it new, so letting it go will be tough.
Sold my 1993 VFR750 when I bought my 1998 800...regretted letting it go ever since, It isn't white, but this is about as close as I'll find to replacing it.
Wow, that brings back some fond memories. I bought one new in '93 and kept it until I bought a 5th gen in 1998. I wish I had never let it go. I think that year was the best looking VFR.