400 KM day trip

With the standard 2018 PCX, I did JB-Melaka-JB day trip yesterday. Max speed was 114 km/h (after that there is speed cut). No problem in maintaining 110 km/h, where I did out-ran most lorries and busses. When climbing hills, speed did dropped to 107 km/h.

While maintaining 110 km/h, I realised the fuel consumption dropped to around 30 km/litre. I wonder how much fuel is consumed by Y15 or RS150 or FZ150 at the same cruising speed. Even with the 8 litres of fuel in my tank, I feel the need to refuel after around 200 km of travel.

I don't have much experience in motorcycle, this is my first 2 wheeled motor vehicle. At this point, I feel that the PCX is better suited to town usage, with maximum speed below 100 km/h where I usually get 46-49 km/litre. Usually I will refuel after around 270 km of travel.

PCX 150 can do highway if needed, but not for frequent highway travel.

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