As it happens, in today's market, there are only a few contenders for "retro café" bikes-
Thruxton is probably the best value for performance, half the cost of a new Commando
Nortons are RARE and overpriced, good performers and good looking
Guzzis are underpowered, so-so in the looks department, great price point
RE Bullets are WAY underpowered (but may be the least expensive), so-so in looks, unless you like little thumpers
Now, for those who argue that the new Commando crosses over to the "naked sportbike" class, then the Ducati monster is about the only other serious contender at just over half the price of a Commando, and they're in showrooms everywhere.
Put the new Commando up against a Kawasaki ZRX 1100 you can buy used for about $2,500 - $3,500 and the Rex will leave it in the dust without breaking a sweat (although not as cool, it's still fairly retro as the KZ's big brother) It's hard to win an argument against a ZRX if some of the criteria are "cheap" and "fast".
I don't like the fact that Canadian dealers got bikes before US dealers, unless they have proof they put up deposits first. it ain't right; just another mis-step for Gardner.