I ride a large thumper with a factory rear fuel tank.
Off road I really enjoy its low weight – 140-ish kg.
Easy to pick and ride aggressively on trails if desired.
On road I really do NOT enjoy its low relatively low weight.
Especially in windy conditions at freeway speeds its fatiguing to maintain position.
Heavier twins pass me all day – good for them.
To compromise I installed an additional front fuel tank.
My range is now double (600ish km), I have a built in backup fuel pump/tank, a 300 km reserve and best of all I can plan for added ballast as desired depending on the terrain I plan to ride.
For on road travel I fill the front tank to the brim and the bike riding manners are significantly improved at speed.
For off road I leave the front tank empty for improved agility.
IMHO the extra fuel tank makes my particular bike much more versatile in aspects beyond extended fuel range.
YMMV
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