RE: Sportster mpg?
 

Just checked mine for the first time after the 1000 mile check up, it wasn't all high way miles but a good portion of it was and I got 49 to the gallon.

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

45-50 on a 2005 sportster custom.

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

What about octane? Will it run on regular or does it act up unless it is premium?

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

40-50 mpg depending on how im riding,,,mst of my riding is from city stop liht to stop light. My 1200 doesnt like regular,,,it will tolerate midgrade but prefers premium.

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

I always use Premium. That's what the manual recommends, so that's what I use. I figure for that few extra cents per gallon why take any chances.

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

around 55 in town 05 883C.. I am pretty sure for the 883 the manual only says regular gas, I think the 1200 states premium.

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

50 MPG mol consistently, mostly two lane highways, little stop and go.

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

43-50

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

I use premium. If I want to, I can get 60 mpg, but I was very easy on it and never went over 60 mph. One time I was coming home from my sisters place driving real aggressive and a bit on the fast side for more then 60 miles. Next fill up I only got 41 mpg. As has been said, a lot depends on conditions,and how you drive it. Most of the time I get around 46 - 52 mpg. I have a SE slip-ons and SE air kit on my 06 1200-C...

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

As many have stated, driving style, terrain, weather and state of maintenance are all factors, I average 45-53 on my 07 1200.

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