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omegajim · 10-09-2008, 06:04 PM

jacked? you don't say.

I've seen 1500's around, and quite frankly, I'm not terribly impressed. Most noticeably, the fuel economy really sucks on these monsters, 32 mpg isn't impressing me much.

I like to have a bike getting around 40 mpg so there is some kind of silly feel good angle to it (at least it gets better mileage than the car I drive).

amvince · 10-10-2008, 08:48 PM

Agree on the fuel mileage. But the big bikes rumble better.

oldfart750 · 10-21-2008, 09:56 AM

I have a 2007 750 and the power is great. I am 5'10" and 200lbs and there is no lack of power for me. It's not a canyon killer, but I keep up with the Harley's and other bikes that I ride with. Yes there is vibration, but not as bad as a Sportster.

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amvince Can Ride And Chew Gum Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: 09 M90 Black, 07 M50 Black Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 2,002	Agree on the fuel mileage. But the big bikes rumble better. __________________ "ALL I CAN DO IS WHAT I CAN DO"

10-21-2008, 09:56 AM	#23 (permalink)
oldfart750 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Bike: Honda Shadow 750dc Spirit Posts: 3	power I have a 2007 750 and the power is great. I am 5'10" and 200lbs and there is no lack of power for me. It's not a canyon killer, but I keep up with the Harley's and other bikes that I ride with. Yes there is vibration, but not as bad as a Sportster.

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