A 101 limit on the B is stupid. My GT isn’t limited and will do 160 or so I’ve been told. I’ve had my big ass up to 138 out in the middle of the desert. IMHO you need to be able to use that great HP and TQ. Otherwise you might as well buy a Harley.
Simon, the B doesn't have a speed limiter. It's the GA that has the speed limiter. The factory rep that I talked with in Daytona said that the due to the top box, the bike started becoming unstable at speeds above 101 mph in the wind tunnel. I told him that most of us don't ride in a wind tunnel. It would be interesting to see the real story on that....
By the way, looking at their forums and facebook groups, many GT owners crossing over. One post talks about all the Harley owners that are crossing over (by their own admission) but was surprised at how many GT and GTL owners have crossed over.
Lastly, Steve was exaggerating in his comments above. I'm a dainty rider.....