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Old 17-08-09, 08:37 AM   #31
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Sid Squid, Terriyakimonkey and me can easily get at least 55-60mpg* on our G1s, Jambo on his later J (but still not a 636) gets less, and the 636s get less still.
Depends if it's important to you, some people couldn't be happier with 22mpg + oil




*including 100mph or cross London.
My 07 ZX6R got about 45-50mpg on a commute. The 636 cannot be THAT bad unless you are spanking it when you expect that kind of mpg.
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some people couldn't be happier with 22mpg + oil
I'll be happier if I can get it lower.
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Old 17-08-09, 09:22 AM   #33
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I'll be happier if I can get it lower.
Okay, new question.

What's the worst mpg you've had?

I got about 8 on my Zephyr.






Turned out that the diaphragm on the fuel tap was leaking.
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Old 17-08-09, 09:46 AM   #34
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My 07 ZX6R got about 45-50mpg on a commute. The 636 cannot be THAT bad unless you are spanking it when you expect that kind of mpg.
Just for the record, when I said you'd get half for the 636, that was a bit of an exageration, but I doubt you'd get better than 45, which I would consider as being significantly different from 60 being available.
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Okay, new question.

What's the worst mpg you've had?

I got about 8 on my Zephyr.

Turned out that the diaphragm on the fuel tap was leaking.
Pah. That's cheating.

I'd be surprised if anyone with a four-stroke can beat 22mpg + oil though.
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I think a while ago, Bear could have beat your oil consumption.
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I think a while ago, Bear could have beat your oil consumption.
Bikes with faults don't count. Mine's working fine and STILL gets that mileage.
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Old 19-08-09, 02:46 PM   #38
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Sorry to hear about your accident JustaTrick, I think I read about it on the Oxford times website as I recall. Good luck with the insurance battle.
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I think I read about it on the Oxford times website
That wasn't me - someone did himself more of a mischief the next day. Falling off bikes on that roundabout seems to be a popular pastime
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Glad you're alright, goodluck.


Edit: if you do need some curvy bits and bobs I have a few spares left from my '99 yellow naked.
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