Faults:

Nothing. Rode it about 6450 KM in about 22 months.

Oil and filters, valve adjust once, chain adjust.

No issues of any kind.

General Comments:

I rode this bike for just shy of two years; mostly just local country roads on the weekend. I think if you stay off the freeway/interstates, it is OK up to about 55 mph.

At that point it runs out of steam. People will mess with the gearing, etc. and try to make the TW more than it is; but at heart it's just a fun light bike for roaming around on trails and quiet country roads. I think it also makes a decent commuter bike for the city as long as there are no highways involved.

After two years I felt like I needed something just a little more powerful, heavier, and more capable of highway travel.

Faults:

The factory seat is a little uncomfortable for my "seat", so I purchase a Stearns seat cover for ATVs, and that solved that issue.

On the street, the stock gearing (14 front, 50 rear) was a little slow, especially in first gear. It's not a big deal for most, since off road, that's what you want, but I swapped out the 50 tooth for a 47 tooth sprocket, and that helped a lot.

Also, the stock chain is a basic chain, and most owners say it stretches a lot and is basically garbage, so I upgraded it to an O-ring chain.

General Comments:

Overall, this is a great motorcycle. I originally rode one in a MSF course, and it left a lasting impression on me. I purchased it since my 500cc cruiser was giving me so many issues, and I have since gotten rid of the cruiser, and made this my only motorcycle.

It is a very fun and nimble bike. I get compliments on it all the time. It has a very fat rear tire, and that's what gets people's attention.

Nice thing about this bike is that it is easily customizable. I have added a TW200 specific windshield, luggage rack, larger foot pegs, saddle bags, top box, etc. and the bike is so much more what I want. I am using it for camping, and it can easily handle all my gear with ease.

Going through gravel, dirt, etc. is also no problem for this bike. I have heard that the larger tires makes it harder to ride in the sand, but I have yet to do so. Seems to handle all other off-road conditions just fine.