Malc,
GREAT choice of colours! I have the blue and white and it really pops in the sun. I have had many comments on the colours. As for milage I am getting around 160 to the tank full and I DO stand my bike up to fill full.
As for the seat, I haven't had a rear rider as of yet and can't tell youfor sure. You definitely can get a back rest, even on the site here. The "T" backrest is pricey when you get it new.
I love the cast wheels, much easier to clean and do NOT rust as readily (at all). Plus the tubless tire and Metzlers are a great improvement over the Bridgestones.
Buy it, you'll like it! I love mine and the extra CC's are an added bonus.
MTC
Trumpy
