Fuel mileage...miles to empty
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Hoffman Estates, IL
Most I've gone to the light is 235 - Much of that expressway, some rural highway, some variable speed limit. Would've been better on straight expressway I'm sure.
I'm around 260# (that makes a difference, I'm sure).
Plant is stock except for left muffler - B&E Max 2 (stock right muffler). Noticed a rather impressive increase in mileage with that one tweak (and loved the sound also).
I'm around 260# (that makes a difference, I'm sure).
Plant is stock except for left muffler - B&E Max 2 (stock right muffler). Noticed a rather impressive increase in mileage with that one tweak (and loved the sound also).
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: The Great Northwest
I get a fairley consistant 38 to 42 MPG. So I use the trip meter and start thinking about fuel at 200 miles. I also carry an extra 10 miles worth of premium in case I decide to stretch it a bit, or in case someone else wasn't thinking.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: California, Md now Savannah, Ga
Today when I filled up, my mpg worked out to be right around 41. Ironically after filling, I checked remaining miles and it was 246 which dividing 246/6 gals = 41. Wonder if it takes you last tank full mpg average x 6 gallons and that becomes the new remaining mile figure? I'll have to pay attention at the next fill up.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
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Bear in mind the fuel economy ratings for ANY new vehicle are under extremely optimum conditions and aren't related to real-world driving/riding. You're likely never going to get the claimed fuel economy.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 435
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From: Alberta, Canada
I have experienced as much as 53 mpg (Boorrriiing....) which should have got me in about the 300 mile range. Only happened once cuz I was stuck with a slow crowd. Normally get around 240 (V&H true duals, Ovals, Techlusion, Doherty) so I'm happy.
Funny thing, I road 7 hours to a friends funeral (not the funny part) in Northern Alberta last fall. It was around freezing most of the ride and I only had the option of regular gas. My mileage was pathetic. I had to fill up 3 times on the way there. Not sure if it was the low octane (crappy gas) or the cold weather.
Funny thing, I road 7 hours to a friends funeral (not the funny part) in Northern Alberta last fall. It was around freezing most of the ride and I only had the option of regular gas. My mileage was pathetic. I had to fill up 3 times on the way there. Not sure if it was the low octane (crappy gas) or the cold weather.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Oh
Depends on how you ride it. I can get 48-50 mpg if I ride a steady 55-60 on cruise. My scoot is box stock but, I can average 42-45 usually. The cruise will help with mileage on a long trip. Bad tire pressure and loaded down will kill your mpg.