1069 in 14hrs 15mins.
Yes, it is a pretty amazing machine, great handling, great range, great tech, great weather protection, pretty much great everything.. my only gripe is the speedometer is off by 5mph but only my Yamahas have been close to accurate. I look at the GPS a lot to see actual mph.
Lots of high speed limits along the way and when I stop, I don't stop for long... camelbak for water and bananas / nuts / granola bars for food. Not to mention I was on a luxury barge.. lolImpressive. A 75 mph average.
Most motorcycles can do that but the rider makes it happen.
That's 50% higher than my average speed.
Wow - just Wow.
I usually find that my trip average speed is about 10 mph lower than my highway traveling speed. Going through towns, gas stops, pee stops, and being old all factor into trip averages. Avoiding interstate highways is a huge factor in my "crawl speed" average. Interstate riding is more fatiguing than crossing SD on Hwy 212. Heat takes it's toll too.Lots of high speed limits along the way and when I stop, I don't stop for long... camelbak for water and bananas / nuts / granola bars for food. Not to mention I was on a luxury barge.. lol
16 hrs on the Tracer but had to stop a few more times for gas.
Yeah, having to be at work on Monday tends to mess up my plans somewhat and I want to spend as much time as I can with the crazies that show up lol... When I retire I will definitely keep my trips at more comfortable 600 mile days.I usually find that my trip average speed is about 10 mph lower than my highway traveling speed. Going through towns, gas stops, pee stops, and being old all factor into trip averages. Avoiding interstate highways is a huge factor in my "crawl speed" average. Interstate riding is more fatiguing than crossing SD on Hwy 212. Heat takes it's toll too.
I understand the need to get from point A to point B in X amount of time. I just plan my trips so I don't have to do that because motorcycling is supposed to be fun. "Road burns" just aren't that much fun to me. Sometimes In wish otherwise.
I am with you. 250-300 mile days are fine on two lane highways. We did 400 today, 200 on I90. 92 was the high temp. Not ideal but we are home safe and sound (for me). Its all about the journy.I usually find that my trip average speed is about 10 mph lower than my highway traveling speed. Going through towns, gas stops, pee stops, and being old all factor into trip averages. Avoiding interstate highways is a huge factor in my "crawl speed" average. Interstate riding is more fatiguing than crossing SD on Hwy 212. Heat takes it's toll too.
I understand the need to get from point A to point B in X amount of time. I just plan my trips so I don't have to do that because motorcycling is supposed to be fun. "Road burns" just aren't that much fun to me. Sometimes In wish otherwise.
I counted about 22 bikes total but they are like herding cats.Sounds like our contingent of NT/former NT riders is shrinking. I hope I can be there next year.