Fuel Tank capacity and range...

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Did 325 miles yesterday and just as I pulled into Tesco for fuel, the remaining range showed - - -. I can confirm that the bike didn't conk out and took just over 25 litres (quoted tank usable capacity) to fill it to the brim. For the record, this is a physical check of 58 mpg, the BC showed 60 mpg (always reads slightly higher).
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I'm too chicken to take it that far 🤣
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I could only dream of getting that mileage out of a tank of ⛽️.
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Confirmed the above again, did 331 miles yesterday before the BC range was zero. After another mile, put 25.33 litres in to brim the tank. That's a physical check of 59.4 mpg, the BC showed 61.4 mpg.
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Less than 1 mile from the fuel station, the fuel range was zero, the bike didn't stop and put 25.5 litres in a 25 litre tank.
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I have only just bought my 2007 RT. I took it to Wales, not realising the fuel gauge was having very strangely. I ran out of fuel in the fast lane of the M4. Luckily I managed to nurse it to a petrol station. 27 litres of fuel went in.

I'm using the trip from now on. Looking to refuel at 200 miles.

Amazing bike. 50mpg even with spirited riding. I was getting 65mpg at cruise.
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