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jonny955 wrote:

LargeWayRound wrote:Transalp 650 (2007) 32,000 miles . I am getting consistently 50 mpg

I was getting that on my 2006 955i Tiger (28K miles). would it be reasonable to expect a little more from the Trannie?

Jon

Naa.. Looking at other Ta650's range is usually about 45mpg - 58mpg.

I have a couple times got 55mpg's but usually right around 50mpg , smallish engine for the weight I guess , plus with me on the bike ... :blink: (There is a reason I am called LargeWayRound) ..

But as tramp says , the bike just keeps chugging along . ..

My 2000 transalp 650 averaged 51.18mpg over 16,288 miles then it was sold

My KTM (950 adv) has averaged 40.57mpg over 24,706 miles - that does include a fair chunk of off road now.

jonny955 wrote:

redbikejohn wrote:Ha ha - get ready for 35 mpg!

There are owners out there (on the KTM forums) who claim to average over 50mpg on these bikes.

From what I understand, the problem is that the KTM just begs to be horse-whipped and hooned around, preferably with a set of Akros. I'll be sticking to the standard tune with standard cans and use my restrained, mature, sensible riding style wherever possible :whistle: :pinch: .

Jon

I usually get around 42 from my 990 with Akras and Akra-R map. Worst was 38, best was 47.

Even a KTM can be economical if you just pootle along B) :whistle:

My 650GS twin normally returns between 180-220 miles to a 14L tank depending how I ride. Last tank was 210 miles to 14L at 75MPG. My best is 232 miles to a tank at 82MPG!

Yamaha YBR125 2005. 12.5 Litre tank, 235 miles just normal riding. B)

When i explained this to a VFR 800 rider at the pub last week his reply was "crikey, thats a GS then innit" :laugh:

KLE 500 do'es 65 mpg regardless of how much it carrys or how hard you ride it.

My baby Varadero ... yes only a 125 cc , but great on fuel ..... since ive had it , its averaged just under 90 mpg ! .... on my coast to coast trip earlier in the year, fully loaded with all my camping gear , it was nearer to 100 mpg , which im more than happy with ... only bought the bike to save me pennies on my 200 mile commute each week and it does save me money as long as its not raining !!

Tony

Honda Africa Twin 650 - 55/60mpg
Honda cb500 - 65/70 mpg