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Old 05-08-2005, 03:00 PM
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Well I've never owned a bike as of yet and am thinking of getting one as pretty much a daily driver. I hear they are good on gas, but how good are they really? 30mpg? 40mpg? If anyone can provide me with any insight that would be great, thanks.
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i get at about 38 miles to a gallon not babing it.
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i get about 30mpg on a 1000
my buddies 02' R6 gets 180miles a tank but i think his bike is a factory freak.
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About 38
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40-42 city, ~50 highway
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in the 40's....
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36 when cruisin
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I get about 50 mpg every tank on my 500!


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lowest ive gotten since bought the bike was 36 mpg, and that was getting on it, a LOT. i usually get 42-48 mpg, normal riding (not babying it)
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I only get around 35 every tank.


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