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Old 06-01-2023, 10:33 AM   #483 (permalink)
JSH
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I like the Trail 125 but the 55 mph top speed doesn't work for me
The small fuel tank would also restrict too much the range.
I don't have any issue with the 1.4 gallon tank on the Trail 125. That is likely enough for 100 miles of riding and strapping an extra 2 gallon tank to the seat when required is simple enough. (My 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7RR had a 5 gallon tank and a range of 110 miles)

My issue is the top speed. Here in the USA traffic moves at 60 - 70 mph on rural roads. With an official 55 mph top speed we are likely looking at a real top speed of about 50 mph (likely 40 or 45 on an incline) and I have no desire to be a rolling roadblock with a line of cars tailgating me and attempting sketchy passes.
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