Who has the higest mileage on their bikes!

[thenok]

Hi!

Just wondering who has the higest milage on their K12R/S on this forum?

Or direct me to the topic that will tell me.

NB! I dont ment the gas milage, but the total on the bikes.

T

[Bad Breath]

Well, Ive maxed out a 4.2l/ 100km but that was drafting a semi

[RRider]

I can't tell you who is getting the best gas mileage. I have read in several posts of riders getting 40+ mpg. I can show you what my mileage is from my '06 K1200R. I am definitely annoyed because my gas mileage is not nearly as good as was reported in the various motorcycle magazines' ride reports on this model.

[iehawk]

RRider... glad I'm not the only one with a spreadsheet.

My average so far is 37.6 MPG. This is from 8 miles (when I took delivery) until now. I saw 36 MPG approaching 5000 miles. Then it crept up to 38 MPG going toward 8000 miles. And now it's going between 39 to 41 MPG, since before going over 10K miles. I fill her up after 180+ miles, putting in about 4.6 gallons.

How many miles do you have on the KR, RRider?

Edit: as for how many miles my KR have so far... it's passing 11,000 miles.

[andy griff]

Guys, I'm glad to report I DONT have a spreadsheet If you want economy but a scooter. You actually cant measure what the K12 gives yu

[thenok]

Se the first post. I did not meen the gas milage. probably my english thats not properly adjusted...

but when speaking of gas, mine have so far never been under 6.3liter/100km. Nearly as much as my Volvo

T

[motorbikez]

Come on guys that is sad having a spread sheet for your mileage they are our toys for goodness sake
for the record my OBC always shows between 45 and 47.something per imperial gallon.

[motorbikez]

Se the first post. I did not meen the gas milage. probably my english thats not properly adjusted...

but when speaking of gas, mine have so far never been under 6.3liter/100km. Nearly as much as my Volvo

T

I think you mean whats the highest total mileage travelled on a K bike on some other forums some guys have done in excess of 50,000Ks.

[thenok]

Se the first post. I did not meen the gas milage. probably my english thats not properly adjusted...

but when speaking of gas, mine have so far never been under 6.3liter/100km. Nearly as much as my Volvo

T

I think you mean whats the highest total mileage travelled on a K bike on some other forums some guys have done in excess of 50,000Ks.

YES that is what i mean!

[hdf]

Since no one else seems to understand the question, I'll be the first to post correctly

On my 05 KS I did 44,000 km. in 18 months. Bike was sold at that point for an 07 without the servo brakes.

On my 07 KS I have 40,000 km., also in 18 months.

I'm sure there will be many people with a lot more.

[RRider]

Sorry thenok for taking your post in a different direction than you wanted. Oh well, I guess this is a perfect example of why contract lawyers are a necessary evil in this world.

[Biza]

I have just done 1 020km this weekend, my bike must go for a 40 000km service this week. (2006 model). We travelled biking country (Eastern Transvaal) with a friend from Brazil who bought himself a 1200GS and this trip was part of 'running in' his bike. So far al these kilometres are without any problem.

[Beast]

Well on my previous bike (gsx1400) i have put 64,000 km on it in about 18 months. I have had the KR for about 2 months and i have put 8,000 km on it so far.
next weekend i have a track day + about a 1,400km road trip should be alot of fun

[Eka]

Well on my previous bike (gsx1400) i have put 64,000 km on it in about 18 months.

Wow, that's some mileage.

[Keithm]

I have 25000 miles on a 2005.

[thenok]

Wow, you all have some impressive milage on your bikes. I bought mine new in september and have only 2600km on it so far. And the first snow is soon coming over her in Norway. So its time for washing and putting in garage. Then it wount be any riding before the snow melts in April next year .

T

[RRider]

And the first snow is soon coming over her in Norway. So its time for washing and putting in garage. Then it wount be any riding before the snow melts in April next year .

T

thenok, thenok, thenok....and you call yourself a Norwegian ....your forebearers and the Valkyries are weeping in Valhalla right now. Remember, it was Vikings who kicked butt all over Europe and discovered the New World hundreds of years before Columbus. Ask yourself, WWLD (What Would Leif Do). If you want to make it to Asgard you cannot let a little snow stop you from putting miles/kilometers on your bike.

[FreedomRider]

And the first snow is soon coming over her in Norway. So its time for washing and putting in garage. Then it wount be any riding before the snow melts in April next year .

T

thenok, thenok, thenok....and you call yourself a Norwegian ....your forebearers and the Valkyries are weeping in Valhalla right now. Remember, it was Vikings who kicked butt all over Europe and discovered the New World hundreds of years before Columbus. Ask yourself, WWLD (What Would Leif Do). If you want to make it to Asgard you cannot let a little snow stop you from putting miles/kilometers on your bike.

Back in my late teens /early twenties I owned a XT 500 Yamaha that was an absolute HOOT in the snow during our N.Y. winters.



I remember going out in a veritable blizzard one night and the snow was drifting across the roads. I did a crossed up wheelie down the main street in town which raised the ire of the police who subsequently took chase.
They ended up dead-lining their police cruiser in a snow bank in their effort to catch me.

Ahhhhh those were the days.

Of course I'm far too mature and socially responsible now to feel any pride in such civil disobedience from my youth

[RRider]

Now that's what I'm talking about.

[thenok]

Driving in winter is no problem for a viking, but over her we dont have several bikes. I dont know what you payd for your K1200R over there, but i norway i had to pay 48000 USD. So i cant afford a second bike . About 20000USD for the bike and 28000USD in taxes

[motorbikez]

Driving in winter is no problem for a viking, but over her we dont have several bikes. I dont know what you payd for your K1200R over there, but i norway i had to pay 48000 USD. So i cant afford a second bike . About 20000USD for the bike and 28000USD in taxes

Thats an outrageous rip off by your government I'm only suprised our beloved labour(greedy scumbag) government haven't thought about doing that here.

[andy griff]

There's a theme here...warm countries with year round riding produce higher mileages.

[caratz]

Driving in winter is no problem for a viking, but over her we dont have several bikes. I dont know what you payd for your K1200R over there, but i norway i had to pay 48000 USD. So i cant afford a second bike . About 20000USD for the bike and 28000USD in taxes

Thats an outrageous rip off by your government I'm only suprised our beloved labour(greedy scumbag) government haven't thought about doing that here.

One should also mention that Norway has the best healthcare in the world, and that the quality of life there is second to none. I don't think the average Norwegian is an unhappy person. Seeing what is happening in the rest of the world with no checks and balances....

Uuughhh I don't want to start a political debate here.

[thenok]

I am happy, but it explains why i dont have a second bike

The taxes on cars and bikes are very spesial in norway. Its very hige compared to all other countries. The funny thing is that norwegians travel to Germany and other countries and buy used cars. So we take care of the old cars other contries wants to get rid of. Even though we are one of the richest countries in the world they say . It tells something about the level of the taxes on cars and bikes. Everything else is just fine .

T

[Rocketier]

Driving in winter is no problem for a viking, but over her we dont have several bikes. I dont know what you payd for your K1200R over there, but i norway i had to pay 48000 USD. So i cant afford a second bike . About 20000USD for the bike and 28000USD in taxes

thenok - I cannot believe you paid nearly 140% tax. Did you inquire about purchasing your K1200R over here in America and then exporting it to Norway? For $48,000, I could purchase 3 - K1200S's!

Well, now that our financial markets have crashed, no one can get a loan to purchase a bike anyway. You may pay more, but at least you can buy one. Americans are going (and will continue to be going) through some hard times. Too much greed, not enough common sense. Lord help the rich!