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Old 05-18-2011, 10:40 PM   #261 (permalink)
larrybuck
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116mpg. is my all time record w a KL250 Kawasaki ('78) w stock gearing on flat backroads. 112 is a more typical daily figure; I'm sure the fact that the rear knobbies are 1/2 wore down helps. I tried to see if I could beat the daily figure w an older Honda CB 125. It was 1mpg less, and my being tall made the Kawa much more comfortable. 1981 Honda CB 400 55-68mpg in somewhat tired state...would get low 70's heavily loaded on trips when new. 1983 Honda Silverwing Interstate/s. 650 (really 673cc's). 51-60mpg (the one w more chrome and a lighted bumperbar..since removed..boat anchor!) The 2nd one; still a full dresser,but w much less chrome gets 55=64mpg.

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