I have noticed the journos coming round to this way of thinking over the last year or so. I agree, it has to be done. It is embarassing to think that my car which will convey 5 people at 100mph can return almost 40mpg at that speed and up to 60mpg if driven economically when the most economical of my 4 bikes (XTZ660) does about the same.
I find it hard to comprehend that a major manufacturer has not come up with a bike that can cruise cmfortably at 90mph whilst still returning circa 80mpg.
I can understand sports bikes being `focussed` but the other bikes are not much better mpg wise.
Let`s face it, when do you ever red line your bike? Top end power is wasted on the road.
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