Greg, many people have forgotten the days when a fairing on a bike was a rarity, as long as you dont try for a thousand mile day @ 170kph, there wont be a problem. The ergonomics are set up quite nicely, actually, but dont spend a great amount on dirt roads, and if you do stay slow and enjoy the scenery. The less dirt you stir up, the better for your bike, and wallet. Racing is not out of the picture, yet it is a ´street´ version of a CBR900 in essence. It makes at best, an excellent commuter/tourer/canyon-carver, and the street reliability of its given components are proven solid. For the typical 900F owner, touring swiftly on a twisty raod will be most rewarding on this machine.