Hey, I never inferred that the HD-based engine in the XB Buell bikes is a modern engine! It is still lovely to use and has a lot of character. A fair power and torque output too even if less than more modern 1200cc engines. Yes, it does vibrate, but the rubber mounting system copes well with that once over about 2,500rpm. 3,000rpm is 100km/h. Here that is our highway speed limit and even from 80km/h the Buell thrums along beautifully in top gear and is a joy to ride. Below 2,500rpm it is rather grumpy and riding in stop-start traffic is a pain.
One of the reasons I added the N