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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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o.k. I get 36 mpg. I was told the bike got 50 mpg. I do admit I cruise at 90mph most the time and excel hard a lot. what do you peaple get as an average mpg?? 2000 sprty 1200c with windsreen
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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I get between 45 and 48 in the city and, two weeks ago this saturday I actually got 69.8 mpg on the highway.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Between 50 and 55 MPG. But I'm an old guy who rides it pretty easy.
 
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42-45 on a good day and I don't ride hard! 43 probably the average.
 
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o.k. I get 36 mpg. I do admit I cruise at 90mph most the time and excel hard a lot.
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I get 50-52mpg crusing @ 70-75 highway, 55mpg crusing @55, 40-42mpg around town.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Thanks for ypur input. Maybe I need to slow down. The bike was serviced by the dealer 1000 miles ago so it shouldnt need tuning or anything.... Right??
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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I get around 58-60
 
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Stargazer - almost 70 mpg??? those are some long legs your 883 has...what speeds did you average and what fuel were you burning?
 
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If you are riding that hard and cruising at 90, ther is no way you will get near 50 mpg.
 
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wind resistance goes up with the square of the speed. For best gas mileage try 45 mph. I am not saying that is where you will get the best gas mileage but it will be closer.
 
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