I do have one thing I'd like everyone to think about though. In Germany you can go as fast as your car can on the autobahn, and yet they still have a far better accident record than here in the U.S. Just food for thought. Not trying to argue with everyone, but just because we are the U.S and this is how we are raised to believe in, doesnt mean that it adds up to be right. Matter of fact, I was looking up motorcycle statistics in the Department of Transportation records just a few weeks ago and although I don't have the link anymore they said only 20% of all motorcycle accidents actually involve the rider hitting another vehicle, with most being non-fatal crashes. The other 80% is pure rider error, and mostly was caused by excessive speed and most of all intoxication while riding (even just 1-2 drinks). Intoxication will throw off your equilibrium, and when do we need it more in our lives than when walking or riding? I am completely opposed to vehicles doing as excessive a speed as we can potentially do out on the roads because they drive a vehicle that is 2000 to 4000 lbs heavier. Like I said, Im not here to argue with anyones opinion. And also if other countries can do 150+ mph average down the highway with far less accidents, than why can't we? Just because we are Americans does not mean that every law we come up with is the best way to do everything. Most of what we here is misinformation, and a good amount of riders can barely drive a car, then they go and buy a bike??? That's what kills our reputation, people don't know where their limits are and they continue to push the envelope to show off and brag to others. I don't want any arguments or name calling or anything of that matter. If you are going to reply to this, stay calm, and debate on your ideas. My point is, if other countries can speed excessively on a regular basis and have a better accident record than ours, why can't have the same laws?