Had my 1998 TL for a month now and im chuffed with it. Its a full power original version, meaning masses of grunt everywhere in any gear. It has race cans which are a must for the fantastic noise and extra power. Even without fuelling mods for the cans its kicking out 125bhp. The handling is fine once setup, even more so with the crap steering damper removed, but will be miles better when I fit Ohlins or similar. If you find the fueling at low revs is dodgy, adjust the throttle position sensor, then it will be as smooth as a babies bum. Strengths: Masses of grunt from the engine, comfy, just ticks along at high speed, cheap. Weaknesses: Handling is different!, thirsty when ridden hard, question mark over frames cracking.