MCN today 1200ADV

[Bod]

Can someone please tell me how MCN managed to get only 31mpg as an average mpg with a fuel range of 220 miles from the new ADV. I thought the stanard GS had a fuel range close to that? In 20'000 miles on my 1200RT (Will have an ADV this Saturday) I have never seen it drop below 48 mpg.

 

[sproggy]

Can someone please tell me how MCN managed to get only 31mpg as an average mpg

Becasue they're a bunch of muppets. They were probably trying to set a new lap record around Brands Hatch or something - after all, if a bike doesn't do fast lap times it's no good as far as they're concerned, is it?

I gave up buying MCN earlier this year - waste of money and paper.

 

[GOO]

And they don't seem to understand that you can choose between two different type of tyres. They tested the bike with offroad tyres, doing and on-road-only test!

I've just passed 500 km without filling up the tank, I guess that's close to 300 miles. And there's more fuel left.....

Enjoy Life!
GO

 

[walti]

Two Wheels Only also have a full review of the 2006 BMW lineup including the Adv, they seem to like the new 800 too...

 

[Cookson]

Becasue they're a bunch of muppets. They were probably trying to set a new lap record around Brands Hatch or something - after all, if a bike doesn't do fast lap times it's no good as far as they're concerned, is it?

I gave up buying MCN earlier this year - waste of money and paper.

And I thought MCN were giving all BMW's good write up's lately, including the old & new GSA's.


Maybe I've not been reading between the lines.

Just off to buy this weeks MCN.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Reading MCN is a waste of five minutes

 

[Gonzo]

Reading MCN is a waste of five minutes

As well as inappropriate use of half a brain cell.

 

[DavidHale]

It must be Wednesday, cos there's a 'MCN is shite' thread!

Have to say, I haven't read it for years...

 

[(RIP) sherpa]

MCN =

Mostly Crap News

Sherpa

 

[silvermog]

Last week they had a 1150GS Adv vs 1200GS Adv, sidebar where they made all the same old points ... crap on off-road tyres and crap consumption ... f**k knows what they are doing ...

Only running mine in but put in some good riding around Wales and chased a few sportbikes around and still getting 52mpg according to on board computer!

 

[fuddy]

Can someone please tell me how MCN managed to get only 31mpg as an average mpg with a fuel range of 220 miles from the new ADV. I thought the stanard GS had a fuel range close to that? In 20'000 miles on my 1200RT (Will have an ADV this Saturday) I have never seen it drop below 48 mpg.

They were on the limiter in first gear thats why.

 

[Schnell Panzer]

Research

As Eddie Izzard once said, its down to reseach, he, like them, favours passive research, they let the information come to them probably & whilst down the pub doing the only thing they're really good at getting pi$$ed on the barmaids apron.

 

[ScottyKM]

AAh but did you notice the article on the supercharged 1150 gsa??? 150Bhp anyone
Now thats journalism!!
dont think i'd want to ride it tho

 

[Droopy Dick]

I've never got 48 mpg from my GS.

Must be riding it like a schoolgirl if you get that.

 

[shedracer]

488 miles so far, put 28 litres in on 1st fill up with 322 miles on the clock with panniers fitted, 52.27 mpg. So not only am I being accussed of hanging around in a questionable place that shirt lifters frequent , I`m now a school girl . I think its best we don`t take this any further

I like to think I obtain this mpg due to my advanced riding skills and superior observation When I had my 04 1200 with its lean fuelling setup, I regulary got 60+ mpg, but I don`t think this will be possible with the richer setup on the new bikes and heavier weight of the GSA.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

'Cos they can't add up, subtract and divide properly

 

[Clive]

When I had my 04 1200 with its lean fuelling setup, I regulary got 60+ mpg

Yep, a school girl

 

[Micky]

50 to 52 mpg out of mine...
and the rear tyre fffffekt at 3,500 miles

 

[chris567]

1200 ADV

47 MPG first fill up 49 MPG second time but that is at running in speed

so i expect this to increase as engine loosens up



Chris

question for Mickey was that a Tourance tyre ?

 

[alecmuffett]

question for Mickey was that a Tourance tyre ?

My bet's an Anakee; I burned through my set of those quickly, too. Tourances have more lozenge-shaped treads.

Any other takers?