[quote=Gas_Up_Lets_Go;176728 Never trust your fuel gauge, it's evil and it lies....[/quote]

Too true. Mine used to be predictable, but now it seems to be overly pessimistic. Still gets better than 20km/l with panniers on in general use, but the bars plunge towards reserve earlier. Sigh. When will I ever learn that Italian (European?) bikes are a menace to the mind.