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Originally Posted by Water Warrior
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As for the added weight of new models the bike builders are now listing wet weight rather than dry weight with no fluids added. This is a better idea in my mind so people know what the bike going to weigh when they hit the road for a ride. This is particularily helpful to riders of BMWs and other tall touring/sport touring bikes.
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As gas weighs 6 lbs./gal this could explain the 20 lb. weight increase all by itself in the specs.