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I think I've decided on a FZ6R as my next bike. I like it, but when sitting on it at the dealer I noticed the front pegs get in the way when I put my legs down. Anybody run into this? Do you get used to it? I'm coming from a Honda Rebel. Is it hard to average 45+ mpg?
Only mods I'm planning is adding top case, and maybe changing the seat if it sucks for distance.
Doesn't yamaha say 43mpg average? Hard to believe they would underestimate mileage.
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Agreed, mileage always average above their quoted mpg. Not sure why they would low ball it.
I think it's common with most vehicles. People piss-and-moan less when they get better than estimated. I also seem to recall, at least in cars, that the calculations are not from actual driving, but from some crazy math involving emissions readings.
Could have a point. I have a 2005 Dodge Ram hemi which is rated 15 city/18hwy, but on straight highway I actually get around 20. I do usually average 15-16 mixed driving, but I have a lead foot.
You're special, once in a while (straight highway). The rest of the time you're just average, sorry.
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Agreed, mileage always average above their quoted mpg. Not sure why they would low ball it.
You will find this waaay more fun to ride but dont get carried away with the throttle.
I plan on pussyfooting around quite a bit. I only have 3000 miles experience and have never driven anything as fast as the FZ6R. I have a GTI and mostly drive like a granny.
good for you, get good gear too. I started on a suzuki S40 cruiser a little bigger than the rebel and 650 cc. I got the FZ6R after that because my riding buddies all have sport bikes and no regrets. There are faster bikes for sure but this one is plenty fast enough and handles awesome. I dont commute on it so i never really cared what mileage it got but its not 45.
Yup, I'm budgeting at least $1000 for new gear. I want a new helmet, gloves, boots and possibly a one-piece oversuit. The reason I look at gas mileage is I do 270 mile (each way) trips somewhat regularly. It was brutal on the Rebel and I'd run on fumes between 100 mile fillups at times.