Re: [ST] RS Fuel Consumption

["mark hanke" <mahanke@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>>Vicki replied<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
>
>>I just returned from long trip and got poor mileage on the fast parts of
>>the
>>ride (90+ mph, some with fairly high winds).  I got between 40 and 44 mpg.
>>My nephew, on his 99 ST, got 40 mpg.  At lower speeds (50 - 70), I got 59
>>mpg on one tank.  It has to be the higher speed?  Wonder what others have
>>experienced?
>>

I just returned to central Florida from the HSTA Rallye in Helen, Georgia.
I have a 99 with 17 tooth counter shaft sprocket and Triumph race can.
My low was 34 MPG and the Hi was 44 MPG.
Everything from high speed interstate and farm roads to insane twisties.
Man I love this bike!
Mark"BIG DAWG"Hanke


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