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Post by nelsonj on Jul 14, 2005 7:27:59 GMT 2
I received my new R1200RT on 1 July 2005 from Bavarian Motorcycles Pretoria. What a feast to ride. My question I would like to forward to all of you that currently has a motorcycle fitted with a cruise control, is whether an improvement is visible pertaining to fuel consumption with driving with the cruise control activated or not. I have done almost 900km's thus far and obtained 5,1 l/100km, obviously at variable speeds.
Your advise in this regard would be highly appreciated.
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Post by Buccaneer on Jul 14, 2005 14:26:57 GMT 2
Hey Nelson!
Excellent question - I would be very interested in the answer too.
But that's a brilliant consumption you're getting anyway.
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Post by Not Buccaneer on Jul 14, 2005 15:43:45 GMT 2
I note from the contents of todays Motor Beeld (14 July 2005) that they indicate 6,8l/100km on average. Surely that must have been quite some hard riding, pillions as well and during the launch of the bike in the Southern Cape.
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Post by Per Gandrup on Jul 17, 2005 11:08:13 GMT 2
;D
Right on5.1 during the first 1000 Ks
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Post by Per Gandrup on Jul 17, 2005 12:20:15 GMT 2
I wpould like to add to my 5.1 lt remark. Up to 500Ks
I stuck to the 4000RPM level, after that I took it up to 5500 sometimes 6000. The first part of the run in the
consumption was 6.8 lts but after that 5.1 sometimes 5.3 was normal.Oil consumption was about 1/3 of a
window, probably that transelates into 250 cc.
By the way great web page...happy riding from Lisbon
Portugal
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Post by nelsonj on Aug 3, 2005 9:16:03 GMT 2
Last year, I have entered my F650GS for the 2004 Motorcycle Economy Run, and achieved on average 4.27l/100km. I came third in the specific class. This year, I have entered my R1200RT for the 2005 Economy Run, to be held over the weekend of 19 and 20 August 2005. Having had the experience last year, it will be interesting to see what could be achieved with the new RT. I therefore urge other RT owners to join me during this years' event. (The class we will be riding in will be the "Touring class" for big tourers.) A 1200CL won the class last year. Normally, we will ride about 800 km's over the two days, and this year it will be in the eastern parts of Mpumalanga.
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Post by Julton on Aug 27, 2005 7:52:02 GMT 2
Here in Norway I usually have a consumption of 4,3l/100km riding 1 and 2. With luggage and hilly/curvy roads around 4,6.
In Germany and on tours with high speeds, around 5l/km. Mine has now 15000km.
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Post by Buccaneer on Aug 27, 2005 8:01:51 GMT 2
What sort of speeds, Julton?
I find that if I keep to speed limits, I get about 5.5l/100km (17km/l) and if I ride the way I like to ride, I get 6.25 (16km/l)
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Post by Julton on Aug 27, 2005 9:14:50 GMT 2
Average speed on Norwegian roads (according to onboard BC) is 63,7 km/h where I drive. I had a 1200km tour last week-end to Sweden, average 73.5 km/h. 2 + luggage 4,8l/100km
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Post by Buccaneer on Aug 27, 2005 9:22:35 GMT 2
Goodness me. OK.... that explains it. ;D
My average speed in town driving (including highways) is around 80km/h, and on long trips about 125km/h.
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Post by Julton on Aug 28, 2005 9:13:22 GMT 2
Hello Buccaneer.
These speeds are unthinkable in Norway, where max on some highways are 100km/h and in towns 50. In the countryside, normal speed is 70-80, but on the scenery roads even lower. The "tickets" are really high +30km/h of speed limit = 1000 Euro. +31 you loose your license for 3 months!
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Post by Buccaneer on Aug 28, 2005 18:17:38 GMT 2
That sounds truly horrible. I guess there are some advantages to living in Africa after all.
We have limits (120 on highways, 60 in towns) but the traps are not too hard to avoid, and the fines rarely go higher than 200 Euro.
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Post by Paddlefoot on Aug 29, 2005 6:51:25 GMT 2
The wonderful R1200RT has done it again by winning Class D (Grand Tourer) in this year's PMC Motorcycle Economy Run. I have achieved a fuel consumption of 4,711 liters/100km over a distance of 668 km's in the Eastern parts of Mpumalanga over the weekend of 19 and 20 August 2005. The route that we had to cover started at Rose Haven on the N4, through to Badplaas for the overnight stop. The second day from Badplaas to Kaapmuiden, Nelspruit, Lydenburg, Sabie, Witrivier, Nelspruit and back to Badplaas. What a scenic and adventurous route. The RT never missed a beat, using the cruise control on the straights and downhill and applying little throttle on the uphill sections. From the point of departure until back at home I have covered almost 1 000 km's in three days, what a feast to ride.
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Post by Buccaneer on Aug 30, 2005 13:51:17 GMT 2
Congratulations on your win! I have put your pics in the Gallery.
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Post by nobo on Sept 26, 2005 3:58:40 GMT 2
Here in Western Australia I am getting a return of 5.6 / 100K's. It'll be interesting to see if this holds now that the hotter weather is on its way. I am also planning a 2000K trip for early November. Perth - Southern Cross - Kalgoorlie - Esperance - Albany - Perth so I'll let you know how the R12 fairs.
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