It'll be interesting to see the answer to your question. If purchased in the U.S. does the warranty transfer over? All you'd need to pay is 13% HST at the border right?
US is selling for approx 13k plus taxes. KHI will not let a Canadain buy a new bike for export to Canada. Tried already. Unless you have a US address you are SOL. Warranty would be Valid in US only not in Canada.
I tried to buy from several dealers stateside only to have the door closed each time.
If anybody has been able to do this in 2012 please let me know.