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Post by Buccaneer on Sept 27, 2005 19:46:35 GMT 2
Cool - please send pics!
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neilw
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Post by neilw on Oct 26, 2005 5:29:26 GMT 2
Hi from Canada, I have averaged 4.7l/100kms over about 1600 kms so far. Just had the first service done, so now I can ride a little faster (when winter is over) Neil Wilcox
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Post by geebee on Nov 10, 2005 11:55:16 GMT 2
;)Hi all, Last Sunday I did a lazy 550km and averaged 4.99l/100km on my new R1200RT not bad considering my old ZX7R would average at about 6l/100km. This included the wyndies over the Black Spur, country back roads and the Hume FREEQWAY, where the cruise control come into it's own. It took some time to get use to cruise control on a bike especially when the throttle turns in your hand by it's self. All in all not a bad little motor cycle.
Cheers GeeBee
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Post by Don on Nov 28, 2005 1:45:37 GMT 2
I have had a K1200GT with the electronic cruise control for the past 3 seasons. On the occasions when I've been able to stretch it out and go 2-3 hours on the bigger roads on cruise, it has greatly increased my mileage. Of course the K1200GT doesn't get anywhere near the mileage of the R-RT. I've been lucky to get 30-32 off cruise, but up to 42mpg with it (at around 75mph).
To that end though... I traded my GT yesterday for a new (leftover) 05 R1200RT. I pick it up next Saturday! Hopefully there won't be any more snow between now and then!
Cheers from Southern Maine. Great site btw!!
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Post by Hugo on Dec 19, 2005 19:59:51 GMT 2
I have now 5500 Km, and my RT needs 6.3 L/100 Km. Most trips are very short, (<7 Km), from my home to my work so that explains this consumption.
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Post by gkiraly on Feb 21, 2006 18:39:17 GMT 2
Greetings from Greenville, North Carolina!
I picked up my new RT around late september of '05 or so. After having the initial (600 miles) service done, I rode the bike to work for a week or so. According to the on board computer my city milage averaged around 35mpg (6.7l/100km). One way distance is around 8km (round trip 16km). The bike was warmed up about 5 minutes before each trip as well.
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Post by Dirk du Toit on Feb 24, 2006 21:52:39 GMT 2
You warm up your RT for 5 minutes before each trip, gkiraly? Contradicting the rider manual?
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Post by geebee on Feb 26, 2006 10:28:26 GMT 2
Living in the Dandenongs of Melbourne, riding two up most of the time. So hilly windy roads I'm averaging 4.9L/100KM using 100 octane fuel. Would be interesting to compare fuel consumption to octane grade used..
Cheers GB
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Post by gkiraly on Mar 3, 2006 1:50:39 GMT 2
I read through the owners manual once but do not remember much about the warm up. The bike seems to pull off a bit stronger (lower revs) after idling a little bit. I hate to admit it, but I did stall her once or twice on cold starts ( 5-10 C weather). If the bike is on the center stand, level ground, warming up should not be an issue. Does anyone have a different experience (why would this be not so good for the bike?)?
Regards, Gaspar
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Post by Buccaneer on Mar 3, 2006 11:24:25 GMT 2
Most bikes require a decent warmup before riding - but BMs are the exception. They are designed to ride away immediately, keeping the revs low for the first few minutes. At least that is what the manual says.
One of the reasons NOT to warm up a BM is if you leave some of them idling for 20 minutes, you can melt the plastics. Perhaps because the pots stick out the sides rather than sit under that huge heatsink called a fuel tank.
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Post by nelsonj on Jun 28, 2006 8:08:27 GMT 2
On 1 July 2006, my RT will be one year old, and having covered a total distance of 14 757 km's, consumed 811,6 liters of fuel. This, on average gave me a consumption figure of 18,18 km/liter and 5,50 liters per 100 km. Most of the riding takes place between work and home, about 40km's per day, of which about 15 km's are highway traveling at speeds of about 140km/h. also to mention the fact that I did not need to change tyres at this stage, and could still travel about 5 000 km's before changing the back tyre. Not bad should I say, and every km covered is a feast and adventure.
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paul
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Too much of a good thing is simply wonderful !
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Post by paul on Jul 4, 2006 20:56:30 GMT 2
On the 1st July 2006 our bike were also one year old having covered a distance of 11000 km. Average consumption, mostly open roads, was 6.5l/100km two up. The Metzelers are holding up and would probably be good for another 2000km. The bike is an absolute pleasure but I will take out the Cat converter and fit aftermarket pipe in the near future. Any suggestions? Ride safe Regards Paul ;D
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Post by nelsonj on Jul 6, 2006 7:56:01 GMT 2
Last year my RT won the Touring class in the 2005 PMC Motorcycle Economy Run. This year's event takes place on 18 and 19 August, with the overnight stop and end at the Aventura Blydepoort Resort in Mpumalanga. The first day is about 520 km's and day two about 275 km's. Entry forms are in the latest Bike SA magazine. There is also a seperate class for riders with pillions. The experience during such an event can not be described. Taking into account the fact that the routes to be covered will be in the eastern Mpumalanga area, the RT's abilities will once again stand out from the rest. Those that have not done this before, please join me and lets have some fun.
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Post by Buccaneer on Jul 6, 2006 14:14:22 GMT 2
The bike is an absolute pleasure but I will take out the Cat converter and fit aftermarket pipe in the near future. Any suggestions? I replaced the rear part of the pipe with a Remus can (Revolution), taking out the inner bit during installation. The sound is vastly improved, but the real surprise was the very noticeable increase in power. A few months later I had someone pull the CAT for me, but couldn't really feel or hear any difference.
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Post by manolito on Sept 28, 2006 14:41:23 GMT 2
My RT1200, wich is 8 months old and had covered 8.000 kms, is doing about 4,8 liters. Yes, I am an "economy rider".
All vehicles use to have a bigger fuel consumption if you use the cruise control, for covering the same distance.
Greetings from Spain.
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