Looking for a tourer

[sinned]

76 mpg cant say i have ever heard of economy of a bike of that size before , and you say its not to bad

Nor have I heard of such outstanding economy.
When I had the SV1000s and riding with friend on his HD Fatboy at fills of around 10 litres the Fatboy was taking an extra litre. We ride together at 100 - 115k/hr. The SV was burning around 6.5l/100ks. My current Speedtriple is more economical by about 10%. If I believed a big fat HD was that economical I could be tempted to buy one.

[MotoKuzzi]

I stand to be corrected but assuming your base figures are correct (1352km's and 75 Litres), I make it 18 km per litre, not 27km/litre, making it closer to 50 mpg................................

.................................which is still pretty good mileage

I calculate the same, and it's still pretty good. About the same as I'm getting from my 1100cc California.

[gunrunner]

I calculate the same, and it's still pretty good. About the same as I'm getting from my 1100cc California.

I get bout 16kpl on my Vmax and thats bout the best im gonna get .
On the plus side - hang on when you open it up .
On the negative side - need i say it .

[CookMySock]

You can laugh, but I love touring on my GT650R. It does 66MPG (4.3L/100km) 17L tank, 15L does about 350km. The suspension isn't flash, but two-up it smoothes out quite nicely, and it will crackle along at whatever speed you like. Its easy to ride coz as long as you're over 3,500rpm (90k ish) you just leave it in top gear. And its shiney and new looking with low k's and was only 6 grand.

Steve

[Divot]

Just had a look at the fuel calculator that I used. It requires Miles and Liters.

So converting km to mile I get 51.22 MPG.

Sorry about the confusion guys.

[Jerry74]

Ducati ST2 or ST4

[Hitcher]

I find myself doing reasonably long distances on my bike which its not really suited for . What would make a good tourer thats comfortable , economical and has plenty of power

Would you like to buy a 2005 Yamaha FJR1300T?

[gunrunner]

BMW K1200RS. Great bike, ABS, Fuel injected, often with heated grips, Adjustable ride position. I can usually supply for $11500. One on the way ex japan. Due 21 days.

What year , grade and kms ?

[GrayWolf]

Ok I coiuld be called biased to FJ's but if this is real its a 'new bike' for ridiculously low money and a brilliant 'tourer'

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=174906961

if this is that good you cant go wrong

[bizepeople]

I bought my old Kwaka GTR1000 specifically to do a 3 week tour earlier this year. (I was actually looking for a BMW K) When ready to go, it owed me $3000 and I intended to sell it when done as I found it a bit heavy as a daily ride. Having done that trip and grown used to it, I now can't part with it and ride it most days. (and it has a 28 litre tank)
You cant beat a heavier bike for the long, laden trips and there are quite a few touring bikes worthy of consideration depending on your budget.
Good luck.
Ian.

[banditrider]

Hooray for Connies! Wish the 14 still had a 28L tank.

[martybabe]

Ok I coiuld be called biased to FJ's but if this is real its a 'new bike' for ridiculously low money and a brilliant 'tourer'

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=174906961

if this is that good you cant go wrong

That is a brilliant find, simply one of the best bikes ever made, comfy, long legged, powerful, that baby would tour the world 8 times never mind NZ. If that's a genuine as new bike, for under $9k , it's a bloomin bargain.