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Old 10-08-2020, 07:35 PM   #421 (permalink)
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Suzuki GS550 outfitted with diesel engine / CVT

How did I miss this thread over the years??
Anyway, the Changzuki (Changfa 406 diesel) was shoehorned into the Suzuki GS550 frame, outfitted with a modified Comet CVT and geared to suit. Average consistent mpg (mixed driving) was/is 115 mpg. Below 45 mph 150-160 is normal. It's a pack mule and will also pull small logs during wood cutting season!
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Old 10-10-2020, 08:45 PM   #422 (permalink)
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117MPG (imp) on my honda c90 at around 40-45mph in fairly undulating countryside Click image for larger version

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Old 10-10-2020, 10:10 PM   #423 (permalink)
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Old 10-11-2020, 07:17 AM   #424 (permalink)
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cheers, if I had the £ I'd get one!....
I use to have a ww2 dodge and jeep but had to sell them n I've always liked the us mil bikes.....
I call it a Hondadavidson, its got a ww2 HD rear light, repro HD/Indian seat, repro saddlebags and the canvas apron n screen keeps the weather off nicely, not sure on if it helps with aerodynamics of it but hey ho ;-)
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Old 02-15-2021, 03:47 PM   #426 (permalink)
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I've never been able to ride motorbikes economically unless I was low on fuel as it is so tempting to ride them fast. Cars are no problem but motorcycles are real tempting.

I mean the whole purpose of a motorbike is fun, right?
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Old 04-29-2021, 07:56 PM   #427 (permalink)
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The best I ever got was 76-78mpg (US), all highway, low rpm shifts, very gentle throttle, 75 kmh...it was fun bike
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Old 05-25-2021, 04:41 PM   #428 (permalink)
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Nice!! Under what conditions/speeds/techniques?



Thanks for bumping this thread - I missed the last bunch of updates.


I can't believe I did not know about the Honda Monkey, for example. That's a big marketing fail on Honda's part. Such an approachable, fun-looking little machine. I haven't had a bike since my first [and only] Ninja 250, and while I knew about the Grom, and it stirred some interest, the Monkey's charisma is even more compelling.
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Old 05-26-2021, 10:56 AM   #430 (permalink)
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Normal driving not trying to get that mileage at all. I have been pulling the throttle as much as I can and still getting 110-120s. This tank I’m trying to get above the what Honda claims of 134.

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