Nice range when your not being naughty then.Kwacky wrote:It's a 19l tank. The petrol gauge starts flashing at around 150 - 160 miles. Average mpg is about 45.
I had the current MPG reading on today. Highest mpg was 78.5
Lowest was 11.4
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Mines the same, although I did coax 120 on a motorway cruise with the bike in eco mode.Perkles wrote:im only getting 80 - 90 miles out of a tank on the zx10 ,its a thirsty little bugger
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whats eco mode ,low power mode ?Blade wrote:Mines the same, although I did coax 120 on a motorway cruise with the bike in eco mode.Perkles wrote:im only getting 80 - 90 miles out of a tank on the zx10 ,its a thirsty little bugger
I tried that the other day and it felt just as fast
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No mate. If your in 4,5 or 6 th gear and below 7000 rpm and no more than 20% throttle it automatically leans the mixture off and goes into eco mode. A little symbol which looks like 3 circles on the dash indicates its in eco mode.
It is basically a steady cruise on a clear motorway where you want to cover miles between fill ups I assume.
It is basically a steady cruise on a clear motorway where you want to cover miles between fill ups I assume.
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Bloody hell that really is thirsty! Must.of been b pretty expensive out on that days ride round Wales!Perkles wrote:im only getting 80 - 90 miles out of a tank on the zx10 ,its a thirsty little bugger
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What were you getting out of your Blade when you had her? I only ask because if I were to get litre bike then think that would be what I'd buy
What were you getting out of your Blade when you had her? I only ask because if I were to get litre bike then think that would be what I'd buy
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Blade was very good on fuel Rossgo. The Blades fuel light would come on between 120-130 miles where as the zx10 and sp2 fuel light is coming on at 85-90 mile.
I really would recommend the Blade on so many levels its an absolutely stunning bike and effortless and confidence inspiring bike to ride. In my opinion the most user friendly litre bike on the market and a stunning road bike with great relability.
I really would recommend the Blade on so many levels its an absolutely stunning bike and effortless and confidence inspiring bike to ride. In my opinion the most user friendly litre bike on the market and a stunning road bike with great relability.
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Cheers for the response Blade. That's pretty good mileage from a superbike. It's nice to hear such positive words from someone who has owned one and really got to know it. It wouldn't be for another year or so yet but every week that ends is another step closer and I do keep looking at them now hehe!!
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Rossog I m confident you won't be disappointed with a Blade truly great bike. I still miss it now tbh and if the mileage hadn't been racking up I would still have it. Any help or advice I can offer just get in touch alwasy glad to help so don't hesitate.
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Take one for a test ride and see what you think.
I prefer my 600s and was happy to get back on my cbr600 after I had taken a FireBlade out
I prefer my 600s and was happy to get back on my cbr600 after I had taken a FireBlade out
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Cheers Blade. The only concern I'm having at the moment is insurance! If it weren't for the claims I think I'd be looking now for something else as insurance would be pretty cheap with the NCB.
I've always heard Honda's are such established well rounded machines and this 600 is definitely no different. Everything you seem to throw at it and it just laughs and says give me more. I absolutely love it. Blade would be the ultimate in my opinion
I've always heard Honda's are such established well rounded machines and this 600 is definitely no different. Everything you seem to throw at it and it just laughs and says give me more. I absolutely love it. Blade would be the ultimate in my opinion
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Kwacky yes I would love to test ride something g just to see what it's like but I would prefer to be in the market for one then not wasting anyone's times and won't feel awkward etc! However I may find that a litre is too much for what I need/ want/ can handle! Would definitely have to make my mind up when it came to it. Loving what I got at the moment though. 30k miles and it just laughs it off!!
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a litre bike wont be to much for you or can handle,the throttle works both ways and the torque they offer is very addictiveRossgo wrote:Kwacky yes I would love to test ride something g just to see what it's like but I would prefer to be in the market for one then not wasting anyone's times and won't feel awkward etc! However I may find that a litre is too much for what I need/ want/ can handle! Would definitely have to make my mind up when it came to it. Loving what I got at the moment though. 30k miles and it just laughs it off!!
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washed ,adjusted the chain, cleaned the airfilter and looked at the Square tyre :-(
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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Snap, great minds think alikerocket wrote:washed ,adjusted the chain, cleaned the airfilter and looked at the Square tyre :-(
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Yes very true on that don't have to ride it like a hooligan!!Perkles wrote:a litre bike wont be to much for you or can handle,the throttle works both ways and the torque they offer is very addictiveRossgo wrote:Kwacky yes I would love to test ride something g just to see what it's like but I would prefer to be in the market for one then not wasting anyone's times and won't feel awkward etc! However I may find that a litre is too much for what I need/ want/ can handle! Would definitely have to make my mind up when it came to it. Loving what I got at the moment though. 30k miles and it just laughs it off!!
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Rossgo get some test rides when you're ready but the Blade which you mentioned is a good choice imo. Probably the easiest and most forgiving litre bike out there so easy step up from a 600.
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Cheers Blade thanks for the advice. It must be good if you stuck with it for such a long time