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Old 09-05-2006, 10:52 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default V-Strom (DL650) Fuel Mileage
I've been more than impressed with my fuel mileage.

Last Friday went on a 931 mile ride. Cruising around 85mph on the first tank (Interstate) got a little over 45mpg. Cruising around 75mph on my second tank got a little over 48mpg. Cruising around 70mph on my third tank got a little over 52mpg. Cruising about 65mph on my last tank for the trip got a little over 57mpg.

Monday took the wife on a ride with a group. About 215 miles two up, riding easy, just sight seeing, never blipped over 5000rpms. Cruised about 55mph and got 60.5mpg.

Have another group ride coming up were I'll be solo on the bike. Will be another one where we'll be cruising along about 55mph. Can't wait to see what my fuel mileage will be.


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