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buying a bike like the RE is not about getting the most horsepower for the buck. Or even getting super reliability. It's about riding a "classic" design, with all the vibration and inherent "flaws" of an antique cycle. I haven't traded in my 47 Chrysler, with it's hopelessly underpowered flathead motor, for a more powerful newer V8 car, cause I LIKE the "ambiance" of the old girl. You old fella's on here, (at least some of you), should know what I'm talkin about. If I ever buy a new RE, (and I might someday), I'm gonna ride it like the antique it is, slower as the horsepower dictates, and I'll enjoy the quirks as they come.




Rich, you are completely missing the point of buying a NEW motorcycle then. If you want an antique bike with classic design, flaws, crap reliability and minimal performance, there are plenty of them out there. When you buy something new off the showroom floor, it should be trouble free until the payments are over.

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