In the last month I have had Helmut to Portland area and back and just yesterday returned from a Des Moines to Denver to Santa Fe to Des Moines trip. Odometer is now at 9,000 miles. Caught a tailwind on the way back through the wild of Kansas and managed an amazing 38 mpg (speed was 70 mph).
Helmut handled snow in Denver and ice on Raton pass with perfect aplomb! Worst part was having ASR/ESP light come on. Best part is, as always, watching others watch your car!
Joe