I use the Gen2 mainly for daily commuting. I live about 10 kilos from the town so I will say that I do about 50/50 in town/road riding.

I not really pushing the bike on the highway (crusing at 100-120 km/h) but in town I leave black stripes everywhere (fun ! isn't it ?).

Riding in those condition I have to gaz every 80-85 Km when ''the reserve'' kicks in.

I ride the bike at about 4000-5000 RPM in 3th and 4ft gear on the highway to acheive the said speed of 120 km/h. This is under the torque curve.

I'm writing today to have your opinions about gaz consumption if I ride the bike at higher rev 7000-8000 RPM in second gear instead. The bike is snappier at those rev.

I will it kill the tank at 2 times the speed ?

How hard do you cruise the bike ?

Thanks

Mush

Yes you will cut mileage in half! The V4 does it's work down low and cruising in 5th gear at 2700 rpm will improve your mileage.

Yes, as no_max stated.....less cruising RPM = better mileage. That is also the beauty of the big V4! I can run from 25 to ??? in 5th gear and never load up the engine. Under the cruising conditions you are talking about I average 30-32 mpg. Not bad for the beast, eh????