Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2613756)

I'd agree but don't let the revs drop so much it's lumping along like a bugger either.

Peak torque is way above 3000rpm but that seems to be around the lowest smooth speed.

Fuel economy is all about smoothness, building up momentum takes expensive fuel so try not to lose it by braking. Gently slow for red lights and roundabouts in advance so you have a good chance of holding onto most of your speed through them.

On A roads sticking to 60mph through Wales I managed 57mpg on my modified naked one. On the outward leg I averaged 75mph on some of the B roads, a little bit more on the open stretches and got 28mpg. Full tank in 101 miles.