A word of Warning regarding Chains

[tatu]

Revving the guts out of the thing out of every corner would shorten chain life.

Is there any other way?

[bwringer]

Not to mention chain stretch, Remember that? Constantly adjusting your chain

Yeah, much as I would prefer shaft drive on all my bikes, things with modern chains aren't too terrible. Install a good quality chain and sprockets, keep it reasonably clean and protected, and it won't need adjustment for 30,000 miles or so.

Once there's enough wear to notice and require adjustment, it's at EOL and it's time to order up a new chain and sprockets. Simple.

No, not cheap. But simple.

[wyly]

Don't scrimp on cheap chains, the price difference is minor compared to cost of the cases or worse should you go for a tumble.
My buddy has chain on his V strom with 35,000 kms on it, he rarely adjusts it, keeps it clean and lubed.
Make sure the sprockets are lined up perfectly don't trust the manufacturers alignment marks. I use a laser to line them up, a straight edge will work if don't have a laser.