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Old 05-09-12, 21:41
tripletom tripletom is offline
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Originally Posted by Gas_Up_Lets_Go View Post

Tank range on the XC is around 180miles, but mine only has 700 miles on it so it might change. Some claim well over 200, even as high as 250, which I imagine is possible with a calm right hand.
Have I missed the bit where you bought a Tiger?

The only comment I would add on this apparent concern over fuel range is that we live in the UK, there really are quite a lot of petrol stations, and if you are really concerned about not being able to find one within 200 miles then carry a fuel bottle.

Oh and I bought my Tenere without a test ride having ridden big singles before (DR600 x 2) and went from a Hayabusa to it. First ride I thought what the f uck have I done?! It's not at all like the DR's, it's 50kg heavier with the same power output. The seat is uncomfy, the shock is dire, the ergonomics for wind deflection are a joke, the bars are too low if you want to stand up and it isn't very quick at all.
that was 30,000 miles ago.

Last edited by tripletom; 05-09-12 at 21:43. Reason: spazmong