I'm convinced all XT6E's are capable of 70 mpg. All it needs is careful use of the throttle and gears. Invariably this means running in too higher gear for instant excelleraton. I plod along in 5th gear most of the time. My bikes have normal OEM sprockets. Normal riding style will result in between 55 - 60 mpg and fast and furious (unlawful speeds) will bring it down to sub 45 mpg. It's an interesting thread for me because I enjoy saving money by a careful riding style.

I have now got rid of my Volvo C30 1.8 R Design, Sport and instead got myself a new SEAT Altea SE 1.6 Ecomotive. The Seat is supposed to do 50 mpg in town and upto nearly 70 mpg on a long run. The quoted combined cycle is 63 mpg. At the moment I'm doing about 60 on a long run and 50 combined. Goes to show the hype isn't for real.

Don't get me wrong, I'm no tree hugger - I hate recylcling (it's just an excuse to squeeze more money from us all) and I hate hypocritical politicians who try to look good by adopting so called green policies.

I love my XT's they really are my pride and joy you know. I am no longer able to use them in a way they were designed to be used because of a serious spinal injury. These days they get polished more than ridden. In any case I hate riding until it hits 18 degrees plus. I hate getting myself or my bikes wet and muddy.
I suppose you could say I'm a fair weather biker these days (bit of a light weight really) lol.

I enjoy talking with like minded riders who know just how good these machines are and what they are capable of. For a budget (well made, robust, bulletproof, simple, reliable) RTW adventure bike the XT6 reigns supreme.

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My bike is ex Oz Army, and it is set up pretty lean- needs full choke fo a few mins after a "cold" start even on a hot (100f+) day.

I think it is also the low power motor / spec - it certainly doesnt fell like it has much more than 27 hp, and I HAVE A 28 HP BSA B44 Victor to compare it with ----.

I lowered the gearing to 14/45 and this actually improved mileage slightly - most of the backroads I use have a 80 km limit and the lower gearing means I get into top on the level as well as when going downhill.

Amen, brother!

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45mpg around London, 55 to 60 out of town.

Min

yeh i have to agree it is a good little bike very simple most of it is made of metal so quite easy to get welded like the frame tank foot pegs exhaust .

well i am giving my xt a hard test just now riding it 50 miles a day in all weather and i am planning to keep it for as long as it runs and keeps going
i have covered it in acf 50 so it is looking a little rough just now but give it a hose down twice a week so we will see how well the acf 50 has worked come spring ..

heading of for a camping weekend next week so lets hope the roads are clear in the highlands ....

cheers

Dave

Hi guys ok this week I worked out my mpg
And I would say I am getting 68 mpg on my daily commute
I think that is great and far better than I expected

Cheers

Dave

Just re-read a couple of my earlier posts on this thread and my comments (brags) about being an ex bike cop come over a bit arrogant! I left the job in 2003 and it's fair to say I'm pretty ordinary when riding now. Some would say I ride too slow. I ride defensively and no longer enjoy taking pointless risks.

I apologise for sounding an arse!

What really does wind me up is when someone makes a silly mistake and instead of apologising reacts by either refusing to look in your direction or even worse aggressively gives you the finger!

Contrary to popular belief NOT all bike cops are fantastically gifted riders. I met some (a small minority it must be said) who were often arrogant and superior towards other bikers they met while on duty. It was these idiots that gave the rest of us (mere mortals) a bad name.

I know of two IAM (Instructor qualified) riders who I wouldn't trust with a Puch Maxi moped.

The most gifted rider I have ever seen or known is one of my best mates. I have known him since my schooldays (30 years plus). He's an Engineer by profession and has never had any official instruction. What he doesn't know about riding a bike or building/fixing one isn't worth knowing.... When we have ride outs he makes me look like a learner
I guess what I'm trying to say is Don't be intimidated by anyone you perceive to be expert - everyone makes mistakes occasionally.

Don't be too intimidated by people who call themselves EXPERT - Remember the bankers called themselves expert and look what those idiots have done to the country!

Expert will never have the same meaning again (for me anyway).

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wow i am glad you got that off your chest Neil but dont think many people are interested in bike cops riding ability as they are just a pain in the arse
at the best of time..or looking to make the goverment a little extra cash ...thats why bike cops ride with cops because most normal people
cant be arsed with all the crap they preach about every day ..

2p worth

cheers

Dave

Yes Niel,

An expert is described as: X- is an unknown quantity, and a spurt is a drip under pressure

Cheers from Oz,
Chucky.

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