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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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I have a 2012 sportster 48 and only getting 23mi to the gallon should i be getting more then that it has a 2.3 penut tank and no work done to the bike?
 
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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I would expect that you should be getting almost twice that. Have you asked the dealer about it?
 
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My last Sportster was so long ago I don't remember the mileage but I'm sure it was well into the 30's. And that was with a 4 speed. You could have a mechanical problem, or maybe you just can't lay off the throttle. At least you're under warranty. You'll get some responses from members who have some current experience with the 48 and that will give you a better idea.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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Quit blipping the throttle, poser!!
 
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Did you think that you'd get different answers in a different thread about the same issue posted an hour apart??
 
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same as the other, dealer time.
 
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