Fuel economy claims

gyjoe · 02-17-2009, 09:57 AM

Okay, we've all been entertained by the 100+ mpg claims given by the manufacturers and vendors of the Chinese 200cc dual-sports, and have long since determined them to be heavily distorted. Detractors say that this is just a little more evidence that Chinese motorcycle makers and sellers lack credibility. But now it appears that Suzuki is jumping on the bandwagon by inflating their figures for the DR200:

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/DR200SEK9

Coincidence or has Suzuki felt the need to make the same claims as the Chinese? In any case don't get me wrong, I would love to have a DR, even if it would "only" get 70 mpg in the real world.

02-17-2009, 09:57 AM	#1
gyjoe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 230	Fuel economy claims Okay, we've all been entertained by the 100+ mpg claims given by the manufacturers and vendors of the Chinese 200cc dual-sports, and have long since determined them to be heavily distorted. Detractors say that this is just a little more evidence that Chinese motorcycle makers and sellers lack credibility. But now it appears that Suzuki is jumping on the bandwagon by inflating their figures for the DR200: http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/DR200SEK9 Coincidence or has Suzuki felt the need to make the same claims as the Chinese? In any case don't get me wrong, I would love to have a DR, even if it would "only" get 70 mpg in the real world. __________________ 2006 Lifan LF200GY-5
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