MadMike
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posted April 25, 2006 08:15 PM
they are probably just thinking about my cruzing only mpg.....
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Nixter
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posted April 25, 2006 08:48 PM
Much better than my Magnum. That HEMI is a thirsty bitch. I am well happy if I can get 18mpg in that.
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swainic
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posted April 25, 2006 09:52 PM
Man, you are all talking about a machine that will blow just about anything off the road 2 or 4 wheels and complaining about 30plus MPG?????? Not sure I get this thread
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posted April 26, 2006 12:19 AM
Played with the instant MPG feature and saw 35 mpg @ 100 mph today. Dont know for sure how accurate it is but I could live with that.  Want better mpg?? Buy a Vespa 
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cls
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posted April 26, 2006 03:25 AM
Geez! Not much tolerance for some folks having their own opinion, are we? I was making an evaluation/comparison for my own decision-making process. I wasn't trashing the bike or anyone else. Get off it, already!
I'm sure I will get better mileage than most, 'cause that's the way I ride most of the time. I expect at least high 30's from a GT bike, when ridden w/sanity amongst the public roads. I already have a 250 and a 650 Ninja for great gas mileage and simple fun. I trust it's ok w/you guys if I want decent mileage from a big-bore street bike... Get over yourselves.
Must be grumpy from the wait for your ZX...
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cls
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posted April 26, 2006 03:30 AM
I suspect I'll see low 40's for an average. That'll do.
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fastestbusaaround
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posted April 26, 2006 03:52 AM
Dude, bikes like this are NOT about mileage; they are all about performance 1st and comfort 2nd. Fortunately, from what I am hearing, they score high on both, however, I'm sure you'll see high 30's low 40's on it, especially at 4K average. :d
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CrazyKenny
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posted April 26, 2006 04:15 AM
Sounds like kawi sent a bunch of ringer bikes again to bs the press!
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zerMATT
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posted April 26, 2006 06:36 AM
 Edited By: zerMATT on 26 Apr 2006 07:38
Holy fuck!! Why the hell did this turn into people bashing gas mileage thread??? Nobody WITH a bike has complained about gas mileage, they have only pointed out what they are getting in real-life. So everyone can just quit with the complaining about mileage as far as I'm concerned.
As for realistic expectations, I am quite confident that we will see in the upper 30's if not low 40's for casual riding. There's absolutely no reason to expect otherwise. The mileage computer on the bike confirms it - you just have to be "nice" to it.
However, since those people with bikes (myself included) are doing a "break in", we are varying RPM's a lot, doing hard accelerations in high gear, slowing down, then speeding up again. That is NOT good for fuel mileage, and once I stop riding that way, I'm sure my mileage will increase. The first oil change won't hurt either...
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fastestbusaaround
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posted April 26, 2006 07:39 AM
+1 Right on Matt! Shut those fuckers up.
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Squareman357
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posted April 26, 2006 07:42 AM
Edited By: Squareman357 on 26 Apr 2006 08:43
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Much better than my Magnum. That HEMI is a thirsty bitch. I am well happy if I can get 18mpg in that.
LOL! You got that right. I'll take 30 mpg ANY day over my current 16 mpg commuting to work in my RT, and that's being NICE. If I tromp on it, I'm looking at low teens, maybe even 12! That's why I'm riding as much as I can...it DOES save me money daily even if it cost me a bit more to start with.
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zx61114
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posted April 26, 2006 07:55 AM
Nice Point Matt. +1
Thanks Rob
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posted April 26, 2006 08:54 AM
...allow me to say it one more time: somebody's always gonna find something to complain about even when there's nothing to complain about 
...glad you guys are enjoying your bikes 
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cls
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posted April 26, 2006 09:27 AM
Ah, the insistent combination of ignorance and arrogance. Were I not exposed to it daily, it would truly boggle the mind. Don't bother actually reading and thinking, just take from it what you will. You obviously have.
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fastestbusaaround
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posted April 26, 2006 10:35 AM
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Fasta
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posted April 26, 2006 12:00 PM
What nonsense is this about mpg...the bike converts fuel into speed. If the fuel light flashes then stop, refuel and repeat.
Fuck.
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posted April 26, 2006 12:06 PM
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If the fuel light flashes then stop, refuel and repeat.
Fuck.
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zerMATT
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posted April 26, 2006 12:22 PM
No kidding.
Oh, and speaking of fuel lights... have you guys seen what this bike does when it's low on fuel! Holy crap... it's a little annoying...
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Squareman357
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posted April 26, 2006 12:46 PM
Do tell...
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zx61114
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posted April 26, 2006 12:55 PM
Matt stop torturing us what does it do?
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posted April 26, 2006 01:03 PM
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No kidding.
Oh, and speaking of fuel lights... have you guys seen what this bike does when it's low on fuel! Holy crap... it's a little annoying...
Does it tell you to pull over and hand over the keys?
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zerMATT
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posted April 26, 2006 01:06 PM
Hahahah 
When you get in the neighborhood of 40 miles range, the top 3/4 of the display (not the odo or clock) starts flashing a HUGE image of a gas pump, and it says "FUEL EMPTY" in great big letters.
It's quite annoying and makes it difficult to keep track of how many miles you *really* have until you run out of gas.
Sure gets your attention though 
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Squareman357
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posted April 26, 2006 01:15 PM
LOL well I guess I'll learn to live with that. With a bike that powerful, she's liable to gobble down the gas if you get to happy with the go-grip, wouldn't want to drain those last few ounces dusting some fool only to be left stranded with no petrol LOL!
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zx61114
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posted April 26, 2006 01:17 PM
You know I'm thinking some people will think this is annoying....but I think I'm going to like it, just the nerd in me coming out OH BOY I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE this in person.
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zx61114
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posted April 26, 2006 01:24 PM
Oh yea.
I'm guessing that the range is not that accurate. Once My Buick left me stranded saying it had 25 miles left. You see a hot day will screw this device, a little CYA on Kawasai's part.
Rob
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