Recent content by Carioca

Thanks for the responses guys. If I can replicate 59mpg at 80mph I will be happy. I am now looking at screens and side luggage... I've always fancied an MRA X-creen, as at least that is transferable to any future bike. Plus I quite like how they look!! Luggage will impact the fuel eff'y...

Good answer. And I love the maths! But it still doesn't quite answer the question. The engine feels very "busy" at motorway speeds. Anything over 70, and it feels like it is revving quite high. Much more than I expected. It doesn't give me the confidence that it could sit for hours on end at...

Hi All, Just joined the forum as test rode a MT09 Tracer yesterday and wanted to ask you long termers a question about cruising speed and engine speed. I had a good hour on the bike, including A roads, B roads and motorway. I won't go over throttle or screen issues as they have been done to...