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				<td valign='top'>Model Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Sport-Touring</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$8,499.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;36</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Engine Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Horizontal In-line</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Cylinders</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Liquid</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;16</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves Per Cylinder</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;DOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Compression Ratio</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;10.2:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Number Of Speeds</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Shaft</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;120/70 VR18</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;150/80 VR16</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dual Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;61.2 / 1554.5</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;7.5 / 28.4</td>
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		<div class="date">By Brian Gumaer(Owner),  Jul. 4, 2010</div>
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		At 6ft and 200 lbs,I too found the stock windsceen to cause a little buffeting. Solution, about $150 will solve the problem. Cee Bailey make a quality replacement screen with a vent in ti. No flip at the top, and it's a bit shorter too. No more buffeting. For more (much more) top end, I also added a<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;"> Dale Walker Holeshot pipe set, with the jets, and timing advance. Throw in a Corbin seat......bam, you have something. As anyone who has ever riden &quot;the Connie&quot; knows, it's just about perfect the way it arrives. There's parts out there, make one your own. Love the bike, love to ride. </span>
		
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		<h5>Bought the Connie</h5>
		<div class="date">By Steve Feller(Owner),  Jan. 3, 2010</div>
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		I recently purchased a '06 Connie and I am delighted with the bike! I ride on a combination of fwy and back roads, I am 6'2&quot; and about 250, have found the riding position to be good, but there is quite a buffet area behind the windscreen, and my height sticks my helment into the wind and the on<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">ly issue I am having is helment noise! </span>
		
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		<h5>not quite as hoping</h5>
		<div class="date">By a. macdonald(Owner),  May. 8, 2011</div>
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		recently purchased a 2006 concours. I immediately drove it home for 260 miles. i'm 200 lbs, 43, and 5 11. the handle bars are too bent over for me. It was noisy and had a lot of vibrations. I understand there are many changes one can make. It definitely has power and great space for luggage!  Very t<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">op heavy with a full tank of gas. I don't know if i would buy it again.</span>
		
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		<h5>Very nice Bike</h5>
		<div class="date">By David J(Owner),  Feb. 19, 2011</div>
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		My 06 is great and a joy to ride.  For winter I added faring extenders so my legs stay warmer and extra storage by Shad.  It came with a Rifle wind screen.  The bike is fast but a little heavy with a 7.5 gallon fuel tank.  My 5'10&quot; frame had a hard time on loose surfaces.  There is enough power<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;"> to get around anything on the road.  MPG 38.  </span>
		
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Model Type	Sport-Touring
BASE MSRP(US)	$8,499.00
Warranty	36
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Engine:
Engine Type	Horizontal In-line
Cylinders	4
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	16
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.2:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	120/70 VR18
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	150/80 VR16
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	61.2 / 1554.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	7.5 / 28.4
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By Brian Gumaer(Owner), Jul. 4, 2010
At 6ft and 200 lbs,I too found the stock windsceen to cause a little buffeting. Solution, about $150 will solve the problem. Cee Bailey make a quality replacement screen with a vent in ti. No flip at the top, and it's a bit shorter too. No more buffeting. For more (much more) top end, I also added a... Read Full Review
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By Steve Feller(Owner), Jan. 3, 2010
I recently purchased a '06 Connie and I am delighted with the bike! I ride on a combination of fwy and back roads, I am 6'2" and about 250, have found the riding position to be good, but there is quite a buffet area behind the windscreen, and my height sticks my helment into the wind and the on... Read Full Review
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By a. macdonald(Owner), May. 8, 2011
recently purchased a 2006 concours. I immediately drove it home for 260 miles. i'm 200 lbs, 43, and 5 11. the handle bars are too bent over for me. It was noisy and had a lot of vibrations. I understand there are many changes one can make. It definitely has power and great space for luggage! Very t... Read Full Review
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By David J(Owner), Feb. 19, 2011
My 06 is great and a joy to ride. For winter I added faring extenders so my legs stay warmer and extra storage by Shad. It came with a Rifle wind screen. The bike is fast but a little heavy with a 7.5 gallon fuel tank. My 5'10" frame had a hard time on loose surfaces. There is enough power... Read Full Review