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Offline Brockett

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Re: petrol consumption on a new bike
« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2023, 19:34:39 »
I was thinking 11 miles per litre.  lol
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Offline The Doctor 46

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Re: petrol consumption on a new bike
« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2023, 20:29:13 »
I filled my DL650A yesterday morning and then pulled into the petrol station with everything flashing, indicating that the tank was almost empty. I had done 251 miles and mostly at speed sometimes 90mph (on a private road officer). The bikes maths told me I had done 51mpg average but when I worked it out the exact figure was 66mpg.

In my opinion that is good value for money, lots of smiles per gallon.  :) :) :)
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Re: petrol consumption on a new bike
« Reply #22 on: September 08, 2023, 21:35:21 »
After doing valve clearances and cleaned air filter my 05 1000 does 43mpg abused so something is off in your bike....

Offline vstroman

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Re: petrol consumption on a new bike
« Reply #23 on: September 11, 2023, 11:37:44 »
I don't know if it's on the 1050 but on my 650 the option is there for US mpg so make sure you are on UK mpg.
31mpg US would be around 37mpg UK so with the engine being new etc that might be about right until it's run in.