Pure coincidence. We record actual fuel economy by zeroing our tripmeter and recording the mileage and gallons at every fill-up. For the MT-10 test, we recorded 20 fill-ups and averaged 36 mpg. Our high was 42.1 mpg on one fill-up, and our low was 32.7 mpg. With a 4.5-gallon tank, the estimated range based on our recorded fuel economy is 162 miles. It’s right there in the spec chart, so we didn’t feel the need to repeat that information in the review.

Here’s the actual fuel data we recorded:
DATE FUEL MILES MPG
01/19/23 2.946 97.9 33.2
01/19/23 3.326 111.2 33.4
01/30/23 3.220 106.9 33.2
01/30/23 2.263 77.4 34.2
02/14/23 2.247 79.5 35.4
02/14/23 3.095 111.2 35.9
02/14/23 2.862 94.3 32.9
02/14/23 2.848 106.0 37.2
02/14/23 1.813 64.6 35.6
02/17/23 3.349 123.7 36.9
02/18/23 3.514 143.1 40.7
02/18/23 3.785 138.1 36.5
02/20/23 2.973 120.1 40.4
02/20/23 2.306 86.0 37.3
02/20/23 3.118 114.5 36.7
02/20/23 3.063 128.9 42.1
03/08/23 3.401 103.9 30.5
03/24/23 3.323 108.5 32.7
03/24/23 3.945 131.5 33.3
04/10/23 3.131 112.9 36.1
TOTAL 60.528 2160.2 35.7

We record actual fuel economy by zeroing our tripmeter and recording the mileage and gallons at every fill-up. For the MT-10 test, we recorded 20 fill-ups and averaged 36 mpg. Our high was 42.1 mpg on one fill-up, and our low was 32.7 mpg. With a 4.5-gallon tank, the estimated range based on our recorded fuel economy is 162 miles. It’s right there in the spec chart, so we didn’t feel the need to repeat that information in the review.

So you averaged exactly what Yamaha lists in their specs over the length of your trip and got exactly the tank range listed in their specs? OK.

Not a single mention of fuel consumption or the small tank size in a sport touring article is strange. The spec chart is a long way off old mate’s 30mpg mentioned above, even so 160 mile range doesnt cut it for me when considering a bike.

As the spec chart shows, the MT-10 has a 4.5-gal. tank and we averaged 36 mpg, so that’s 162 miles of range.

Just checked the mileage on the S22 on the rear of my 2001 Yamaha FZ1. While it’s pretty worn out and has a noticeable flat spot in the middle, it’s not yet down to the cords. 5418 miles.
Maybe it’s all that gritty sand the author rode through that shortened the life of the tire. Maybe the OEM version of the S22 is different.
It has been a great tire for the day rides I do here in the N. Georgia mountains. I have been thinking of replacing it with the T32, but with that kind of life I think I’ll just go for another S22.

The Bridgestone Hypersport S22 tires are what come stock on the MT-10, and we received a stock motorcycle for testing. Yes, for a long tour, we would most definitely chose a more sport-touring oriented tire like the T32.