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Oldroadtoad
Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 10:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hail and well met to all!

The latest "Friction Zone" magazine (a free publication here in Southern California) has a test report on the new Buell XB12S. Said test included a nine state, 4,100-mile tour on the 12S, and the bike did quite well by any one’s standards.

The fuel economy was excellent, in that it ranged from a low of 40.6 mpg, to a high of 66.2, with an average mpg of 54.8!

The Toad has yet to make a decision on a new bike, having recently sold my GL500I Silverwing, I am that much closer to a new large displacement motorbike. Now then, if only insurance were more reasonable on this bike. It is much cheaper to insure a Buell than a Guzzi, as I was quoted $1,432.00 per year for a Moto Guzzi California Stone, versus $710.00 to $965.00 per year for an XB12S.

Any way, I thought you would appreciate hearing of a favourable review of the new Buell, as it only serves to show that these bikes really are fun, reliable, and "tour-worthy" motorcycles.

The Lord be with you.

The Toad
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Dynarider
Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 01:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Has to be Reg's writeup.
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