indeed, very impressive. I've been myself to Dubrovnik, Croatia (from Munich, Germany) this past weekend and did 2700 km (1700 miles) in four days, and didn't experience one glitch of any kind. Bags stayed put, KI-PASS did its duty, bike ate miles like I ate insects. And it managed 43 mpg average, with a 48 peak. On a '08 model. But you achieved more distance in half the time. Respect
And for you US-Americans complaining about oil prices, I was happily paying 7 USD/gal instead of the usual 9,2 USD/gal that I pay in Germany.
PD: I know about your friend, saw the news. Sorry for your loss...