Fuel consumption

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BMW R1200GS
Hi Doggies
Just a bit of a concern
I got my GS on Tuesday 25 Oct (2007 model)
The agent filled it up to the brim and took if for a ride today (Friday) to work and back.
Now keep in mind, it was filled up at the place where I bought it, rode it home (about 50 k's) and today to work and back.
Digital tank indicator showed one bar remaining.
I thought F....ck this thing is thirsty!
Granted, I was doing 160/180 just now and then.
On the way back I did a 130 km/h just to feel the power and handling.
Now, my concern.
I filled it up after 165 km/s with 12 liters.
I can handle the fact that I've been "morsing" with it and therefor the poor consumption but why on earth
did the indicator showed one block remaining?
And, how big is the tank?
Hopefully it's not small otherwise I need to carry some juice around to get to certian places.
According to the internet:  20 liters
including 4 liters  reserve.
Right, so is the tank's capacity 24 liters or 20 liters.
When I am on "reserve" did I use 16 liters or 20?
Please assist (yea, yea, I know I am going to get it now!)
Regards
D'Duck
Cape Town
 
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