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Old 11-23-2014, 01:17 PM   #10 (permalink)
sendler
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Honda CBR250R FI Single - '11 Honda CBR250R
90 day: 105.14 mpg (US)

2001 Honda Insight stick - '01 Honda Insight manual
90 day: 60.68 mpg (US)

2009 Honda Fit auto - '09 Honda Fit Auto
90 day: 38.51 mpg (US)

PCX153 - '13 Honda PCX150
90 day: 104.48 mpg (US)

2015 Yamaha R3 - '15 Yamaha R3
90 day: 80.94 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by jkv357 View Post
Even in wide-open riding conditions, I find pulse and glide not very effective on a cycle - especially with a SV650 which has an enormous amount of engine braking when you close the throttle.
Of course the closed throttle gliding is done with the clutch in. Unless you don't have a clutch. The freedom of which in stop and go traffic is impossible to relate until you try it. You can wear any boots and snowmobile mitts you like since you never have to shift.
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