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Forum index -   Wanna buy: Fuel Tank Capacity
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ev488
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Joined: 15 May 2003
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2003 11:02 pm Reply with quote

Hi All,

I am using a Ducati MH900e, 998, 999 and BMW R1150GS and have plan to trade the BMW by a Multistrada.
One problem to me is the small size fuel tank of the Multistrada, it can hold only 20 litres.
You know for touring, I am looking for a bigger tank.
Do you know whether the Ducati have plan to build a larger tank or any after market product available.

Regards,


William
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Jantah
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MTS: 2003 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Posts: 763
Location: Netherlands

PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2003 2:27 pm Reply with quote

That's quite a collecion, my friend. A Multistrada would definately top that off (although I must say it is not a GS competitor).

I doubt whether there will be a large market for a larger tank. The tank has a complex shape, and is probably very expensive. Twenly litres will be quite enough for the large majority of the owners (it will be for me).
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zorgo
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Joined: 23 May 2004
Posts: 69
Location: Glasgow, Scotland.

PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:27 pm Reply with quote

I must admit that I had my doubts about the fuel capacity as all my other bikes have 5+ gallon tanks, (Gpz900, Z750, Klr650, Dr750.) but having had the MTS for 5 weeks and done 2k + miles mainly 300-400 at a time, although as yet no international travel (soon to be rectified!). The only pain, I think, is that the fuel light comes on when the tank is half full / empty. That said however, just go and buy one; you'll love it!
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Botsko
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Joined: 12 Feb 2004
Posts: 10
Location: los angeles, California

PostPosted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 12:06 pm Reply with quote

20 Liters equals 5.28344 Gallons (US) . Plenty of gas for me.
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Doc
MTS: 2003 1000 DS (Red)

   

Joined: 25 Jan 2004
Posts: 2029
Location: Athens, Greece

PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 3:17 pm Reply with quote

So far the fuel consumption of my Multi is more than enough (combined with the fuel tank's capacity).

I can do 300km on a tank with constant speeds at about 150-170km/h or can go up to 380-400km on a tank if I have an average speed near 120km/h. Having said that, 20 liters is enough for me Smile

Doc

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