Bmw G650x

[Garry.W]

Is that a BMW distribution thing?

Typically NZ gets way more models than Aus, partly due to the enormous cost of getting each model through the ADR (Australian Design Rules) compliance system and the resultant modifications required.

Yeah - typically - when BMW NZ was making the decisions around sales and marketing. Sadly, that no longer happens

[upshift]

?!

280k!!!
That's 78 miles to gallon.

Possible, but only on the road of course. My F650 has done 80mpg on a Wellington to Wanganui trip and is never below 70mpg. Supposedly the twin spark gives a 5% improvement in economy over my single spark motor, and this is a lighter bike

[fishb8nz]

I get that sort of mileage on my F650CS, roadbike, so a much lighter bike ridden sedately on tarmac could get that, easily. Off road, well....