i've got a 98 that is a blast! i had an f4, f4i and 1000rr before the hawk and this is my favorite bike. i'll never ride i-4 again. check out www.superhawkforum.com for more info. i geared down, remus chopped pipes, bmc race, VFR clipons and re-foamed my seat and i love it. sounds sick looks sick and is nasty with the tq. cheap to buy own and insure. common honda problmes R/R and CCT's other wise bomb proof. lmk if you have any other questions. andy