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I recently bought my first ski, a GTR230. I adore it. Here's the thing; the range is horrid. I don't mind the fuel cost so much as the fact I can't get very far without range anxiety. I already carry 20L of extra fuel taking it to 80L, but I really want to do some exploring.
In terms of my riding style, Sport mode is a laugh but I use it 1% of the time. In fact the acceleration is not really a priority, I'm happy to cruise. I'd stick to Eco if it topped out at say 75 instead of 60km/hr. My usually riding is in semi-chop, or open waters with large waves, and so I'm cruising anywhere from 45 to 85km/hr.
My question is, would I be significantly better off (in terms of range) with a 170 instead? At 85km, the 170 would be pinned wide open whereas the 230 would not be. I'm in a position where I have an opportunity to sell this to a friend and go again at the 170 level, but if it's not going to be much of a difference I'll keep mine for that 1% of the time
In terms of my riding style, Sport mode is a laugh but I use it 1% of the time. In fact the acceleration is not really a priority, I'm happy to cruise. I'd stick to Eco if it topped out at say 75 instead of 60km/hr. My usually riding is in semi-chop, or open waters with large waves, and so I'm cruising anywhere from 45 to 85km/hr.
My question is, would I be significantly better off (in terms of range) with a 170 instead? At 85km, the 170 would be pinned wide open whereas the 230 would not be. I'm in a position where I have an opportunity to sell this to a friend and go again at the 170 level, but if it's not going to be much of a difference I'll keep mine for that 1% of the time
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