An update for those that are interested.
I recently purchased a NOS 2008 Kawasaki Mean Streak, and have now ridden both from Portland, Or to San Diego, CA and back.
Rigs intended for different market segments, but the small displacement Honda will walk all over the Meanie on the freeways, is way more comfortable on a long haul, and gets far better fuel mileage on the freeway.
However, for just plunking around on the under 100 mile local rides the Meanie is much more fun and gets better fuel economy at lower speeds when dealing with stop and go traffic and putting along at 55 or less.
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