So . . . . there has been much conversation as to the mpg that the Tenere gets. Bagless, I have been averaging 46.1-47.0 mpg; 46 with a head wind. . . .47 with a tail wind. Now, that's what the bike say she's getting; doing the math at the pump, results in a 1.5-2mpg lower number. But, number(s) on that dash are a good indicator as to what's going on. Today, I put the OE boxes on so I could carry some vittles. Same road, speed(s), and head/tail winds. Exactly a 4mpg decrease. If you're a person that keeps the boxes on, you probably don't even think about them. Conversely, I hardly ever use them, so
I don't think about them. So, when everybody starts talking mileage, and number start getting thrown around, there's bound to be some pretty drastic differences, all depending if you're bagged, or not bagged.
And, speaking of bags. . . . apparently big butts
are preferred. I've been riding my bike to the gym for forever. Not one comment, positive or negative, about the bike. Today, with her enhanced posterior. . . . three people asked me about her. "is that a different bike" & "good looking bike".
Go figure.