I understand you wanting to look at the 2012 model and yes the fuel injection does give you greater performance but my point is if you are looking at at Harley(and yes I like them all) do try and ride both and you will understand completely what i am talking about. I have had a 2008 softail fuel injected at one time all counter balanced etc it was a completely different ride altogether but you really need to experience it for yourself and I would be interested in your opinion(or others on the forum). i understand about loud pipes but i was more refering to the actual sound again you can tell when they are side by side together and I realyy dislike the higher idle of the EFI. In terms of fuel and kms etc that is the last thing you will be worried about when you are riding and that could be said about most bikes in my opinion.
Go for a test ride on a few makes and models and you might be surprised with what you will come across as with Mikes duke, there are some awsome machines out there!
Good like in the hunt and I will try and put some pics up soon.
Jeff
