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Just a quick report on my 6,800 mile trip from Claremont, CA (USA) to Atlanta, GA and then back to the Mississippi River and up to Dubuque, IA, before turning westward across northern Iowa and Colorado and through Utah and Nevada. “Ranger” my silver ’03 Burgman 650 performed flawlessly the entire time. Optional equipment: GIVI top box; notch bag; Clearview XL windshield; J & M handlebar radio; Delphi XM Satellite Radio (handlebar mounted via J & M kit); Garmin GPS V and Touratech & RAM mounts; throttle lock; rain deflector; Helen2Wheels duffle bags and attaching straps. Maintenance during the trip included an engine oil and filter change, transmission oil change, and rear drive oil change in Auburn, AL at the Honda, Suzuki dealer (who has sold several Burgman’s and seems to be Burgman friendly). I checked the tires from time to time and noted that they seemed to be losing about 2 lbs of pressure per week. Tire pressures ranged from 39-41 lbs per tire. No discernible oil usage. Gas mileage ranged from 48-59 miles per gallon with wind, speed, and terrain accounting for the variability. I figured on 50 MPG in mental calculations across the various deserts. Out west you buy gas when it is available, not when you have reached an arbitrary point. Accordingly, fill ups took place at 60 and 150 miles at various times. Speeds (GPS accurate) ranged from 55 to 80 MPH. The Burgman 650 is a great touring mount. I would do the same trip again in an eye blink. Get out there and ride! W.M. Clements