[Shaun @ Tru6]

Jeff, as you may know, I was bestowed with a 93 SuperSport recently. I've only put 400 miles on it so far, but here are my observations and a little I've learned in this short period. Note that after 3-4 months of riding the CB, I just starting to get used to the bike. the 900 is way beyond my current skillset/comfort level and I treat it with respect accordingly.

1. I'm a total newbie rider with only the CB400 under me, so this will sound naive and perhaps silly, but the bike transcends what I thought riding was. The sound, the balance, the torque, the aesthetics...this bike has everything (for my taste), it is a total package.

2. Maybe it's my body type, (5'10" with slightly longer than normal arms) but I don't find the position tiring. I've done 2 over 1 hour rides on it and find the position just fine. it does have some springy-soft grips on it that are nice. Maybe I'm still on a new bike high. I go out to the garage sometimes and just look at it, sit on it.

3. Parts are readily available and about the same as a 911. Needed a new left handlebar switch, $105, ordered Thursday, getting here tomorrow.

4. Did I mention the sound?

5. As a 93, my bike is only the SuperSport, no SP or CR designation. It does have all the SP goodies Noah referenced: Al swingarm, full body fairing, suspension, etc. I don't find the CR to be a pretty bike.

6. Not a great bike in traffic due to the heavy clutch. I've just learned there are aftermarket slave cylinders though that reduce the effort and hand fatigue though.

7. Brakes are phenomenal, acceleration is instantaneous. I'm sure there are faster bikes, but for normal road riding, I can't imagine ever really using more than this bike offers. the torque and power on the bike are well-balanced.

8. Balance. I feel more in control of this bike than the Honda owing to reduced weight, but more-so to balance I think. the Honda you had to drive. This bike really reacts to small precise inputs of weight transfer, like it knows where you want it to go. it's wonderful!

that's about it. I get a lot of "nice bike" and waves and kids checking it out. there's little else like it on the road. hope this helps.