DL650: realistic fuel consumption: experiences
I am pretty disappointed with fuel consumption values for modern bikes. Many barely perform better than a family car and that seems at odds with the smaller weight and engine sizes.
My recent trip to France showed my 1993 Transalp 600 would return about 57 mpg. Pretty good, but not exceptional. My Dad's Transalp 700 has managed a more impressive 75mpg on several occassions: it has a bigger engine, a heavier frame, but has FI.
This made me wonder about the other lower revving twins such as as the DL650 V-strom. If has a smaller engine than my Dad's bike, is lighter, and also has FI. Sounds like a good combination.
However, the few figures I've found suggest about the same consumtion as mine, but being submitted by American owners it might be the 3.5 litre US gallon, not the UK 4.5 litre gallon.
So, what have DL owners on here typically got from their bikes?
Please also make it clear what units you are using (US mpg, UK mpg, KM/lt, or lts/100km)
Cheers in advance for the info.
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