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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ionbeam" data-source="post: 1279418" data-attributes="member: 277">When troubleshooting a problem with my Gen I, I wired a DMM to my TPS signal so that I could monitor TPS voltage while riding.  It was a quick and solid education about gear selection, RPM and speed vs throttle position.  For good mpg the goal is small throttle openings which = lowest TPS voltage. Having low rpm does not always equal small throttle opening.  For the same RPM you can select several gears but only one gear will provide the correct engine load for optimum mileage.  If someone tries the volt meter on the TPS signal trick, let us know what you find, I think you will be surprised but also educated.-----------------------------------------------------------I have always wanted better power in lower gears at lower rpm for my FJR.  My Honda sure had the feel/perception of better power down low. It sounds like the '16 will have even less feel/perception of power.  I would have to ride a '16 and and see how the new gear mix works, I'm not sure it will be as good at low rpm and low speed.  I sure wouldn't buy a '16 without a good long test ride first.  In terms of power I'm familiar with, I would buy any '13 - '15 without hesitation.</blockquote>