990 S mpg today.

[doglegdon]

Just back from a 400km trip today (10% offroad). Never really bothered about fuel consumption before, as petrol is relatively cheap here, (sorry folks).
However, at 260kms, the reserve light can on and the 'sweaty brow' scenario of "where the hell is the next station?" deepened. 15kms later, found I only needed 16 litres to brim up, which worked out at around 48mpg, that was travelling at 85-100kph most of the first part of the trip. Got slightly better on the remaining 125kms, as I was tiring abit and not so eager to try and 'supermoto' corners.
Was out with 3 Beamer Boys (2x 1200 GS's and a beauty 1150GS) and another good man on 640 Adventure. Found the 1150GS took the same amount of fuel as me, at the first fill up, so all in all I was pretty chuffed with the bike's performance.
(PS I'll try and get the guys to send me some of their pictures, as I was too knackered repairing two rear punctures during the ride, in blue skies and 32 deg C heat! I'll get my coat.........)

[Lord Vader]

Just back from a 400km trip today (10% offroad). Never really bothered about fuel consumption before, as petrol is relatively cheap here, (sorry folks).
However, at 260kms, the reserve light can on and the 'sweaty brow' scenario of "where the hell is the next station?" deepened. 15kms later, found I only needed 16 litres to brim up, which worked out at around 48mpg, that was travelling at 85-100kph most of the first part of the trip. Got slightly better on the remaining 125kms, as I was tiring abit and not so eager to try and 'supermoto' corners.
Was out with 3 Beamer Boys (2x 12200 GS's and a beauty 1150GS) and another good man on 640 Adventure. Found the 1150GS took the same amount of fuel as me, at the first fill up, so all in all I was pretty chuffed with the bike's performance.
(PS I'll try and get the guys to send me some of their pictures, as I was too knackered repairing two rear punctures during the ride, in blue skies and 32 deg C heat! I'll get my coat.........)

I know BM is thinking about a new bigger engine but i think that is rediculus

[StumpyFingers]

I know BM is thinking about a new bigger engine but i think that is rediculus

I agree, maybe they should think more about improving the economy and emissions of the current bikes rather than increasing the capacity.

[doglegdon]

I know BM is thinking about a new bigger engine but i think that is rediculus

Ok, ok, sorted, with the magic of edit key! Pity the "powers that be", can't do anything about a spell check though!

[doglegdon]

Some piccies as promised:-

Wish I could take a pic as good as this guy, (Me and "Katie" just back 'on road' again!)


Second 'flat' of the day, d@mmit! It was roasting, (34deg C).

Amongst new friends!




More to come I promise!

[Buggles]

I know BM is thinking about a new bigger engine but i think that is rediculus

I agree... Bigger isn't always better...

I'd rather have a lighter engine (better still, a lighter bike, one I can pick up when I drop it)!

Bring on the lightweights!

JB

[Wee Jack]

48 MPG on an extended ride sounds about right to me.

40 MPG on day to day - stop start - multiple cold stats etc.

[Chad]

you know what don that KTM makes even you look good


and its a killers seeing that loverly weather when is so ****e over here at the mo


im not jealous honest

[phil w]

Too hot for me but hey I wouldnt mind tryin to acclimatise
I love the front end of the 640 very pretty