Some more R18C thoughts:

[BobW]

It may be good to run 91/93 every other fill and alternate with 87 as your comment is spot on:There is more energy in a gallon of "regular"

You bet, while I can usually run 90 octane non-ethanol or 93 octane ethanol blend in our area I have had to run 87 octane ethanol blend when there have been supply issues or some back, back roads Mom and Pop places may only offer 87 or diesel. I think she runs better on the higher proof beverages and for the few pennies difference I just run what is recommended and don't give it much thought beyond not running out.

 

[WaydeG]

More observations about the "C" after a 75 mile ride today. On the R18 FB page, a rider complained about tired arms, wind blast and having to reach for his grips. I thought it was pretty common knowledge that riders "dial in" a bike once they get it in the garage. I rolled the bars back slightly, adjusted the rear suspension and rotated the levers into a position that suits me and my frame. That said, the wind coming over the Classic wind screen doesn't give me a helmet death wobble from turbulence. In fact, the higher the speed the less turbulence I felt. I cruised between 75 and 80 for well over 45 minutes and the Classic settled right in at about 2700 (if I remember right) rpm with no buzz in the handle bars or seat. I think I could go another couple of hours like that. Now I wish the tank was just a bit bigger for less stops.

 

[Adrian R]

More observations about the "C" after a 75 mile ride today. On the R18 FB page, a rider complained about tired arms, wind blast and having to reach for his grips. I thought it was pretty common knowledge that riders "dial in" a bike once they get it in the garage. I rolled the bars back slightly, adjusted the rear suspension and rotated the levers into a position that suits me and my frame. That said, the wind coming over the Classic wind screen doesn't give me a helmet death wobble from turbulence. In fact, the higher the speed the less turbulence I felt. I cruised between 75 and 80 for well over 45 minutes and the Classic settled right in at about 2700 (if I remember right) rpm with no buzz in the handle bars or seat. I think I could go another couple of hours like that. Now I wish the tank was just a bit bigger for less stops.

I agree completely. The only short coming I can see now with this bike is the size of the gas tank. It would have been nice if they could have increased it's capacity by a gallon or so. Not only would it have nicely increased it's cruising range... with the right shape it would have enhanced the bike's appearance.