1963, these bikes have been in the US for less then 1 year. They are not tourers or even sport tourers they are sport bikes! One guy did do more then 5000 miles in one month but that is an exception. Also everyone I know who has a 961 has more then one bike and I don't know anyone who bought one to commute on. In the UK where they have had the bikes for three or more years there are several owners reporting in the 15000 to 30000 mile range!