I'm with you on this one Ken. Mine gets an average of 50 mpg when running My friend and I drove ours out during the Christmas shopping madness last year for some last minute presents. The sidewalks @ White Oak were our roads and parking spaces. Got front door service and didnt have to wait in traffic. One thing on the tires tho, A good set of sport tires wear out in less than 10,000 miles. Probably alot less wear on a less sport oriented bikes tho.