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Old 03-20-2013, 02:09 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Teresa - '04 BMW F650CS
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I know it coasts much better than the Suzuki, probably a combination of better aero and lower rolling resistance but the cumulative difference is significant, probably better than 30%. It is enough to change the driving strategy to utilize the longer coasting distances and the fact that it will maintain speed while coasting down hills that would not maintain speed on the Suzuki.
Sounds yummy. That scarce Fuelly data didn't impress me at all, but you make the Ninja look much better in my eyes
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