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Old 02-21-2013, 12:15 PM   #7 (permalink)
renault_megane_dci
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la_voiture_de_courses - '03 Renault Megane Estate
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90 day: 44.34 mpg (US)

xiao lan - '01 Audi A2
90 day: 38.88 mpg (US)

Brit iron - '92 Mini Mini
90 day: 45.5 mpg (US)

Prius - '09 Toyota PRIUS Lounge
90 day: 47.37 mpg (US)

Beemer - '06 BMW F800 ST
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What is your budget ?
If not tight, the new Honda 700 is your best bet since it is tune for FE.

Personnaly, to cruise around at 80 mph, I"d take at least a 500 faired bike and make it pull as big a gear reduction ratio as available over the counter.

But for longer trips, maintenance quickly start to be an issue so belt or shaft drive are a must.

Older design 2 valvers seem to have an advantage like Ducati's or Harleys.
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