To the low CC/small bike crowd that recommends bikes to ppl.

[ZooTech]

Its also very possible that you didnt use the bike to its full potential. I do not know your riding experience or skill, but I would imagine this to be the case rather than something wrong with the bike.

Fourth gear and throttle pinned. Was there something in the MSF course (which I skipped) that you would like to add? The engine came on the cams above 8k, and redlined at 9.5k. That's a 1500rpm window in which to generate the maximum power. And besides, racing a car is one thing, but I'm not going to let the engine spin above 8k for four hours while cruising to Chicago.

[Z (fka Sweet Tooth)]

One thing I can't recall seeing mentioned here is that the bigger bike delivers its power at a lower rpm then the smaller one. Somehow that equates to a more relaxing ride to me. The higher revs give me the impression that I'm mounted on a large chain saw whereas the thump thump of the v-twin produces a lower frequency rumble. Much more relaxing.......... and that's why I ride.

Well said...!

[zarakand]

A Savage 650 will tour two up from Britain to Spain

Isn't there a large body of water seperating Britain from Spain?

Tires have air in them DUH!

You haven't heard about the fold down wing models!?!?

[dieziege]

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