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Starting to get some miles in on the new wheels. Backgrd to this is I'm still sub 4000 rpm's (800K breakin period). All mpg's are based on Imp gallons.
First fill was 34 mpg. Mostly in-town riding. Thought that was low. Kinda was dissappointed with that. But, thought its 'tight' .. after break-in it will loosen up.
Next fill for 47 mpg. Much better and was more of what I was hoping for in this bike. Some normal around town riding, errands, etc but more out of town riding. I commute to work 1/2 hr ea way on hwy. By the way, I dislike in-town city riding. Too much worrying bout being cut off, staying out of bind spots, etc. No fun and not why I got this bike.
Last fill up was a 6 hr day. All hwy. But still keeping sub 4K which is hard. This was for about 3 of those hrs. Then, travelled thru a federal park very nice trip. Speed limit is 50 mph. Lots of turns and changes in elev. Also Los of wildlife hence the regulated speed (moose, deer, bears, etc) and saw all three yesterday. Did get the bike up to 55 and 60 in spots. Still, tho, basic cruising speed. And managed to average 51 mpg. Very happy with that.
Bought this bike mostly for touring and one and two day trips in mind. Love the torque, tho, and all that potential power and is going to be fun to expose that here and there BUT if I can get low 40's or push 50 or beyond in the fuel consumption, then I will be most pleased. It's comfortable, gobs of torque, flick-able (huge fun factor for me) and great on gas.
Highly recommend this bike to anyone who's considering one - but just not mine! haha
First fill was 34 mpg. Mostly in-town riding. Thought that was low. Kinda was dissappointed with that. But, thought its 'tight' .. after break-in it will loosen up.
Next fill for 47 mpg. Much better and was more of what I was hoping for in this bike. Some normal around town riding, errands, etc but more out of town riding. I commute to work 1/2 hr ea way on hwy. By the way, I dislike in-town city riding. Too much worrying bout being cut off, staying out of bind spots, etc. No fun and not why I got this bike.
Last fill up was a 6 hr day. All hwy. But still keeping sub 4K which is hard. This was for about 3 of those hrs. Then, travelled thru a federal park very nice trip. Speed limit is 50 mph. Lots of turns and changes in elev. Also Los of wildlife hence the regulated speed (moose, deer, bears, etc) and saw all three yesterday. Did get the bike up to 55 and 60 in spots. Still, tho, basic cruising speed. And managed to average 51 mpg. Very happy with that.
Bought this bike mostly for touring and one and two day trips in mind. Love the torque, tho, and all that potential power and is going to be fun to expose that here and there BUT if I can get low 40's or push 50 or beyond in the fuel consumption, then I will be most pleased. It's comfortable, gobs of torque, flick-able (huge fun factor for me) and great on gas.
Highly recommend this bike to anyone who's considering one - but just not mine! haha