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prashanthyr · 27th October 2008, 16:13

Me and a friend have done Bangalore - Goa in Aug 04 (June 03 model 800) using this route: Bangalore - Kukke - Dharmastala - Mangalore - Udipi - Goa - Ankola - Hubli - Bangalore. About 1600 kms, with AC on 50% of the time. The car performed like a dream and returned about 20 km per litre average, considering that we did not exceed 80 KMPH most of the time.

1. Car was serviced about a month prior to this trip, so all we checked before starting was tire pressures!
2. As Peter has pointed out, most of the driving was done during the day - the scenery is spectacular and you'll miss it if you drive at night
3. We took a 10 minute break every 2 hours or so to change drivers and stretch our legs a bit.
4. Seat belt worn 100% of the drive
5. Make sure you top up at Goa - the place has cheap petrol!! I remember back then Bangalore/Karnataka had petrol at Rs 43 and Goa price was Rs 36!!

Enjoy your trip!!

27th October 2008, 16:13	#9 (permalink)
prashanthyr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 232	Me and a friend have done Bangalore - Goa in Aug 04 (June 03 model 800) using this route: Bangalore - Kukke - Dharmastala - Mangalore - Udipi - Goa - Ankola - Hubli - Bangalore. About 1600 kms, with AC on 50% of the time. The car performed like a dream and returned about 20 km per litre average, considering that we did not exceed 80 KMPH most of the time. 1. Car was serviced about a month prior to this trip, so all we checked before starting was tire pressures! 2. As Peter has pointed out, most of the driving was done during the day - the scenery is spectacular and you'll miss it if you drive at night 3. We took a 10 minute break every 2 hours or so to change drivers and stretch our legs a bit. 4. Seat belt worn 100% of the drive 5. Make sure you top up at Goa - the place has cheap petrol!! I remember back then Bangalore/Karnataka had petrol at Rs 43 and Goa price was Rs 36!! Enjoy your trip!! __________________ 2002 Hero Honda Ambition (Sold)\| 2003 Honda Activa \| 2006 Santro XO ABS (Sold)