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terbang
14th April 2006, 09:35
Just clicked over 3000 Kays and have discovered a couple of extra incurred costs. $355.00 for the already smoked out rear tyre and $300.00 for a speed camera (132 Kliks) on the way back from Coro..
Scouse
14th April 2006, 09:50
Hate to say I told ya so Bruce but I remeber that happening I saw the van and slowed down
Streetwise
14th April 2006, 09:55
How is the Busa on gas, Ive got the XJR1300 and its a thirsty beast. Its getting stupid to run it these days,
GR81
14th April 2006, 09:56
How is the Busa on gas, Ive got the XJR1300 and its a thirsty beast. Its getting stupid to run it these days,
worse than an average car?
terbang
14th April 2006, 09:57
How is the Busa on gas, Ive got the XJR1300 and its a thirsty beast. Its getting stupid to run it these days,

Better than the Bandit at around 15 kays per litre (fairly spirited riding).
Edbear
14th April 2006, 10:57
Just clicked over 3000 Kays and have discovered a couple of extra incurred costs. $355.00 for the already smoked out rear tyre and $300.00 for a speed camera (132 Kliks) on the way back from Coro..


With that kind of performance, one should begin to understand the term, "consumables"! Unfortunately, this can also apply to one's licence...
Marmoot
14th April 2006, 14:29
How is the Busa on gas, Ive got the XJR1300 and its a thirsty beast. Its getting stupid to run it these days,

17km/l average on high-spirited riding.

16km/l average for commuting.

15.5km/l average for trafficky days.
onearmedbandit
14th April 2006, 14:46
What rear tyre did you go with?
SlowHand
14th April 2006, 15:05
17km/l average on high-spirited riding.

16km/l average for commuting.

15.5km/l average for trafficky days.

So its more economical the more you thrash it? finally, economy figures that make sense!
Marmoot
14th April 2006, 18:19
So its more economical the more you thrash it? finally, economy figures that make sense!

Yes. You'll get more milleage for the same RPM on 5th gear than on 2nd gear.
Mind you it does not take much throttling to accelerate quickly on a Busa. Not like a 250, for instance.
Also, when thrashing it you do less idle time. Idling engine drinks so much petrol while producing nothing.