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Triples have often been a bit thirsty (Laverdas, Tridents, XS750 etc.). Is the Tiger OK on fuel, I must agree, it does look like a good bike for the money.
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My Tiger has been really impressive on fuel. I had read several tests were MPG was in the low to mid 40's but I've managed 50 MPG (Miles per US gallon) on several long rides. (3500 miles) If I'm hammering it in the mountains it drops down to about 45 MPG, but even making "good progress" the Tiger does very well, usually above 48 MPG. Highway cruising at 75 MPH its around 50 MPG. I ride with a friend who has an aftermarket Pipe, modified air box and different F.I. "Tune". His mileage is about 45 MPG, but he's got about 10 more HP on tap. So, make your choice.
Sorry, I've forgotten how to convert MPG to Kms per Liter. Sorry, math is not my strong area.
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Sorry, I've forgotten how to convert MPG to Kms per Liter. Sorry, math is not my strong area. 
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Dividing the MPG by 5 & multiplying by 8 will give you kilometres per gallon.
Divide that result by 4.54 to give km per litre if you're using Imperial gallons or divide by 4 if using US gallons.
Most Euro types work on how many litres per 100km. To get this, divide 100 by number of km per litre.
45mpg (Imperial) divided by 5 x 8 divided by 4.54 =
15.86km per litre.
100(km) divided by 15.86 = 6.305 litres per 100km.
As a rough guide, 57mpg (Imperial) equates to approximately 5 litres per 100km which is considered pretty good. My partners DRZ is currently returning 70+mpg in South America which is just over 4 litres per 100km.
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Vstrom
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Take a look at the Suzuki Vstrom.
We have done europe, bits of russia and san francisco to usuahia (spelling!) on ours (we have 650)
It stood up to two up on ripio and was fantastic in the not so good roads between bulgaria and turkey
It ain't no looker and it really isn't good at any one thing but it can do everything
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Great pictures Mickey, what a setting! No waterproofs for you guys then?
Thanks Tina. I did look at the 'weestrom' but I just have a thing about Suzuki's for some reason. Can't explain it, and no doubt they are great bikes, but can't see myself on one.
It will probably be a Tiger, or maybe even a BMW 800GS which I'm now considering - too many choices!
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I don't know how old a bike you are looking for,but have you looked at the Cagiva Navigator?
Fitted with a (slightly) de-tuned TL1000 engine it has all the go you need,is fairly comfy with a decent seat height and a wide pillion seat.
Even the electrics seem ok for an Italian bike!
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Hi would suggest any of the following
Suzuki Bandit good reliable bike (I have the 1250)
Suzuki V Storm quite a few rate it on the forum here
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I have looked at one of those Andy, but not knowing anything about them I was nervous of getting stuck overseas with no-one having any parts etc.
Selous, the bandit is a good bike all right, but my preference is for something that can do some mild off road as well. Nothing too adventurous as I'm not going into Africa or anything but I have done some off road in my earlier years, and had a Jeep Cherokee that I did off road with, so always up for seeing 'where those paths go..'.
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What about a Triumph Scrambler? I have not read that much about them, but people seem to like them. And I think they look great!
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Well, I made up my mind and got a perfect 'tarmac-tourer' which will be a great luggage carrier while still putting a great big grin on my face every day.....
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Nice bike, these carb models run a lot nicer than the newer F.I. models i.m.h.o. and look better too.
Really good, proven engine, (derived from the old XS1100!)
Lovely colour aswell.
Well done.
Hope she gives you many happy miles.
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