expected miles per tank?
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: Calgary eh
I commute to work too. The ride is through the city but on major roads. Speeds are around 80 to 100 km/hr (50-60mph). I take it easy on the gas and don't accelerate hard. So on a full tank I can get 500 km (300miles). As long as I don't take it out on the highway, because then I open it up a bit and it sucks back the gas.
Hard highway miles I only get 400km per tank (240mi).
Hard highway miles I only get 400km per tank (240mi).
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Cruiser
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From: Bixby, Ok
yeah, the more people I talk to the more I believe that getting on the highway more will increase my mileage. The fastest I got the bike in the 160 miles was 45 mph. Monday is supposed to be nice here, I am going to take a day trip and see what I got for MPG. What RPM does everyone try to keep the bike at? i find right at 2800 rpm's is a nice sweet spot.
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yeah, the more people I talk to the more I believe that getting on the highway more will increase my mileage. The fastest I got the bike in the 160 miles was 45 mph. Monday is supposed to be nice here, I am going to take a day trip and see what I got for MPG. What RPM does everyone try to keep the bike at? i find right at 2800 rpm's is a nice sweet spot.
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From: Lancaster County, PA
Just got my '07 springer classic a couple of weeks ago. Been fueling at about 150 miles for the first 3 tanks, but I was having a bunch of fun opening that throttle while I was getting the feel for the bike. Average has been in the low 30's of mpg.
This last tank, I have been taking it easy and getting it into 6th gear (when appropriate) as soon as possible.
I too believe that mpg is the least of my worries since I am finally on the bike I have wanted for much of my life, but it doesn't hurt to pay attention to economy and to, through trial and error, know exactly when one better look for fuel.
Also recently read an interesting thread on not using premium fuel. I may drop down a grade and see how things go to save a few bucks over the long haul.
Hey- save a few cents here and there and before you know it you have enough saved for the mod or accessory you've been wanting!
This last tank, I have been taking it easy and getting it into 6th gear (when appropriate) as soon as possible.
I too believe that mpg is the least of my worries since I am finally on the bike I have wanted for much of my life, but it doesn't hurt to pay attention to economy and to, through trial and error, know exactly when one better look for fuel.
Also recently read an interesting thread on not using premium fuel. I may drop down a grade and see how things go to save a few bucks over the long haul.
Hey- save a few cents here and there and before you know it you have enough saved for the mod or accessory you've been wanting!
Road Master
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From: Southern IN.
Tank's 4.9 gal.......I start look'n at 'bout 175 mls....could prolly push 200....highway mls......
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