If anything, they are more bulletproof than the CG! Water cooled, basic 2 valve with 2.5BHP more than the CG and about the same weight. They tend to be able to do short stints on motorways better than the CG and have better handling. If you buy a high mileage one, I suggest doing a valve clearance, and check all the bearings. As long as the motor isn't too vibey I wouldn't delve too far. Very high mileage ones need the clutch doing but it's fairly easy on one of these bikes. I put 4000 miles on one once. I can vouch for it being a good bike! im buying brandnew straight from the local Honda dealership ! no fuss