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That really does sound crazy. I guess you could get 52-57 if you go 70mph, if you keep it under 60, you could get 62-70 US mpg. I think that's pretty fair.

Get a Burgman 650, you'll be a lot happier on your long commute.

 

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I just got 71.8 about 75% highway or above 50. I thought of you, because at 70 I really have to hunker down. I lay on the tank bag. It's a really strong little bike, but I worry the wind will shred you if you want to go fast. It also has a little back and forth in a big vans wash, but not too bad.

The wind is really loud too and I have to wear ear plugs, and it's still loud. It's OK in the rain, your boots get soaked and your back and some off the back of your helmet. At first you made it sound like more freeway, 20/30 I could do, but I would shy away from I-5 at rush hour, near Tacoma Washington. The smaller highways, no problem.

I think you could count on the mpg that I mentioned before. But it's not going to be like one of those cruisers, it will make you more tired on the slab. GL

 

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You know buying a bike isn't going to save you any money, lol.
You should just be happy with your 45, get a nice windshield, take your lady out to dinner.