Retro bikes, comparison.

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Since the limiter was in place for the original home market I strongly suspect, given the focus of the bike, they decided to just leave it in place for all markets. After all, 112 mph will earn a trip to jail in many counties in Arizona - perhaps in other states as well. It's called criminal speeding. No mater what your opinion of the matter is, legally speaking, going that fast is just plain illegal and illegal activities, on an open forum, - well it's just bad form to encourage.

The fuel line and fuel filter swelling on Moto Guzzi tanks I believe has been addressed for sometime. I can't recall the last time it came up in the forum. Gas tank swelling of the plastic tanks is still a bit of an issue; Ducati seems to be suffering the worst of it (I think in Europe just about everyone gets their tanks from Acerbis, so hopefully they can sort that out). So far, the biggest complaint is the so called quick disconnect for the fuel line. I think it's more of a lack of knowledge on how to work it than a problem engineering wise. Although one could make the argument that if a shade tree mechanic can't noodle it out they did it wrong.

I used to 6-2, with a 36" inseam and found the V7 to be too small for me. The CB, with lowered pegs and a raised seat (same thing I did with the Griso) is a much better fit. So the V7 may not be a prime choice in that regard. A test ride should help with that. Some people fold up better than others. I think I could have rode it just fine, but in the grand scheme of things I pulled the trigger on the CB instead. I think a need for some diversity in the herd (as well as a bunch of other reasons) pushed me away from another V twin. Although at one point I had three Honda's!

A couple of years ago I was looking at used Super Dukes and XR1200's which both had fuel tank swelling issues. I didn't consider the KTM any further. I believe the Harley issue was mostly cosmetic.

The XR1200 is a retro bike that hasn't come up yet. What a cool bike. Similar in some ways to the ZRX - correct look, up to date suspension. It's a shame the Harley crowd won't support anything other than a two-wheeled jukebox.