PDannyD

serf <serf@nospamthanx.com> wrote:
> Which is how long my last tankful of petrol lasted. Has anyone
> exceeded this with a standard sized tank on a production bike?
>
> Hit the reserve at 245 (and that was with a considerable amount of
> thrashing it). So, just out of interest, I bungeed 5 litres on the
> back, and took it easy until the juice ran out completely (having
> cleaned out the tank a month ago). 56 miles, the reserve lasted.
> Filled up with 13 litres, which works out at about 105 mpg.
>
> Is this normal for a CG, or have I got a freak here?

I got 140mpg out of my GS125 (Suzuki's attempt at a CG125 <MSOTHPR>) a
year or two ago due to riding to work on very icy roads. I doubt I got
over 40mph at all that week. Mostly I get around 110-120mpg and the
throttle stays fully open for most of the journey.

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