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Old 05-10-2015, 11:13 PM   #20 (permalink)
The Atomic Ass
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Originally Posted by sendler View Post
What is the turn off? High mileage riding? I get 99 mpgUS at 55 mph on my PCX150. And my belt lasted 15,000 miles. Same as the first chain on my CBR250R.
Lack of ability to change final drive ratio, (and nearly ALL bikes, not just ones with CVT's, come with a "sportier" ratio by default, and higher revs than needed would just grind my gears constantly at this point), and maintenance.

I'll be doing 18,000 miles in 3 MONTHS.

I'll already be doing tire changes at least at this interval, unless the moto tire industry has a serious tire out there that competes with the lifespan of passenger car tires.

I've also ridden a Burgman 400 for 26,500 miles, I can say that the belt isn't the only thing you need to consider as far as maintenance goes.
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