How much hp do you actually use?

[Novice_imp]

Gentlemen,

I use it all about once every other ride. Throttle pinned and quick shifts at 8500 RPM. The bike is fast enough to thrill me but not so powerful that I think it's looking for a way to kill me. I owned a Yamaha sport bike that was so ridiculously fast and beyond my abilities it wasn't very fun. I sold my 2100 lb, 665 rwhp, big block, all aluminum Cobra after a couple hair raising experiences. I really like the power level and sound of the big CB.

Chip

That's quite an endorsement. I asked the question as kind of a reality check. As I said before, I'm not against high hp if that's your thing, but how much of it is really used? Is it worth it to pay several thousand more for a bike plus the additional insurance cost if it's not fun and you don't or can't use it. Many on this forum have a ton of experience and ride a lot so it's interesting to read the feedback about this.