mpg question
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RE: mpg question
My 07 Ultra with 16K is averaging 42-44, with a high of 46.75 mpg and a low of 40.5. That's a combo of solo and 2-up, 2 lane and 4 lane since Jan., a total of about 2500-3000 miles.
My 03 Heritage with cams, S&S carb., PC, & V&H longshots averaged around 38, never over 42, and only rarely that high.
My 03 Heritage with cams, S&S carb., PC, & V&H longshots averaged around 38, never over 42, and only rarely that high.
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RE: mpg question
ORIGINAL: lil_gmac2
I don't know how people get those anything over 39mpg. I get about 35 no matter how I ride.
I don't know how people get those anything over 39mpg. I get about 35 no matter how I ride.
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RE: mpg question
I took a hard (very aggressive) ride yesterday. 165 miles of country 2 lane roads. Some twistys, lots of sweepers and straight lines. Was deep into the throttle most of the ride. Had it up to 80 a few times, but was prolly averaging 55mph. Very few stop signs (less than 10) and one signal light. I hit 5th gear around 50-60 mph, downshift to 4th around 45 mph. It was 65 degrees and dry, a bit windy. I got 46 mpg. (I did not see the oil temp go above 207)
If I stay out of the throttle, and under 70 mph I get between 48 and 52 mpg. (this does not happen much
)
Our last trip pulling the trailer we got between 38 and 40 mpg. The weight of the trailer (loaded) was 425#, I am 200, wife is 135. Speed varied between 60 and 70 mph, with an ocassional pull up to just below 80 mph. Not much wind, quite a few hills, 70 degrees. (I did not see the oil temp go above 220)
I don't know that I would really care if my MPG was less, that is not why I ride, but it is amazing that the newer EFI bikes are getting so much less. I have begun wondering if it is heat related.
If I stay out of the throttle, and under 70 mph I get between 48 and 52 mpg. (this does not happen much
)Our last trip pulling the trailer we got between 38 and 40 mpg. The weight of the trailer (loaded) was 425#, I am 200, wife is 135. Speed varied between 60 and 70 mph, with an ocassional pull up to just below 80 mph. Not much wind, quite a few hills, 70 degrees. (I did not see the oil temp go above 220)
I don't know that I would really care if my MPG was less, that is not why I ride, but it is amazing that the newer EFI bikes are getting so much less. I have begun wondering if it is heat related.
