Sportster mpg?
 

Was thinking about buying a Sportster to save on gas. I read it gets 45 mpg. Anyone get higher mpg than this or is that about it?

Thanks

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

when my bike was an 883 i got about 60 or so mpg.

now that it's a 1200, i'm getting 50mpg.

I do a lot of country road riding though..not a lot of stop signs or lights.

rob

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

I agree i get about 50

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RE: Sportster mpg?
 

I get 45/50mpg with Vance & Hines pipes, SE Stage 1 intake and SERT (dyno'd). I've got a 2008 Nightster.

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

Took about a 300 mile trip, first 100 miles was mostly flat 4-lane, got 56 mpg. Last 200 was all hills and twisties, got 51 mpg.

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

I get 42-43 riding to work, 50 riding quietly with my wife.

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

47-50 depends on how fast I'm going

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

Between 40 and 50 depending on how I'm riding it. Best ever was 53.

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

Riding a constant 55-60 mph I get about 56 mpg; however, my average is around 48 when I figure in all of my in-town riding.

RE: Sportster mpg?
 

Depending on speed and wind conditions: low 40's to upper 50's with the windshield on and in the current state of tune. Average of around 50. 55 on the last tank of mountains and some interstate. This bike has gotten 100MPG before and in the 90's several times when stock and no windshield, but it was way too lean, to the point of being dangerous.