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Originally Posted by UsualSuspect
 Second that last one. I still think I want one, BUT (big but) a bit disapointed in the small fuel capacity. |
I've wondered about that as well... why would the top head scratchers shoot themselves in the foot with a smaller tank?....
The only thing that makes sense to me would be a engine with the power and gearing at "legal highway speeds" to make better gpm to keep range hopefully in the 250-300 mile range.
I hope thats the case because where the tank is located I don't know if an aftermarket tank could be fabricated.. Im sure someone will rip one apart and figure out how to get more gas in it... if needed. How much and where will that slightly shorter range affect your riding style? Just wont have time to make the destination that day... had to stop for gas that one extra time... damn.
The real determination for gas stops depends more on your right wrist than tank size anyway.. If a bike is more fun to flog it along than to just sip away at 54mph, and loves blasting out of long sweepers as you roll it on... what are ya gonna do? Conserve your tank?
I hope the mileage is decent when you are at least trying to achieve it with the new GTR1400.. My 2000 Connie with 45K on her is getting all but 50mpg 2up completely stock with a "bafflectomy" on the stock exhaust.
But
will I stop an extra time for fuel on that 600mi day? Maybe.. Will I really care the right side of the bike looks like Im a two-wheeled Electrolux salesman? Probably not. The rest of the bikes great features have lulled me into a fever for this bike. I cant wait. I don't feel the bike will have any major short-commings.
See you on the road,
Jerry
