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Record high 53.6 mpg !


JBWalker

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just thought i would share, yesterday i recorded a all time high of 53.6 mpg on my 05 v-strom DL1000. using 93 R+M/2 octane fuel w/sta-bil marine formula ethanol treatment. and this was no mileage run either. i ran 70-90 mph on super slab for 95 miles. then, another 80 miles on 2 lane main & back roads. including one 30 mile section that was so tite that i couldnt get any higher than 3rd & 4th. gear.

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just thought i would share, yesterday i recorded a all time high of 53.6 mpg on my 05 v-strom DL1000. using 93 R+M/2 octane fuel w/sta-bil marine formula ethanol treatment. and this was no mileage run either. i ran 70-90 mph on super slab for 95 miles. then, another 80 miles on 2 lane main & back roads. including one 30 mile section that was so tite that i couldnt get any higher than 3rd & 4th. gear.

So what did that end up costing you per gallon for the premium fuel and the stabil? Just wondering if the increased mileage is worth the cost differential against mid-grade or premium fuel alone? Either way, those are impressive results for a 1000.

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A steady 45mpg on mine, and if I run elevated speeds, I get 60mpg. First time I saw that I though it was an error. But it's done it again. Dunno. I would guess the fuel flow/cam over 6000 rpm is quite different.

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So what did that end up costing you per gallon for the premium fuel and the stabil? Just wondering if the increased mileage is worth the cost differential against mid-grade or premium fuel alone? Either way, those are impressive results for a 1000.
yeah i'm saving $ over low octane and middle octane fuel. and i'm saving fuel too. maybe engine maintenance too. my strom showing 96k on the clock with no fail.
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