TNRabbit Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I've had my '98 for almost a month now, & got about 42 mpg on my first tank. Second thru 4th tanks, about 45-48 mpg. On my latest fill-up, I averaged 52 mpg. Riding included 45-80 mph stints, with a few short blasts up to 130 mph. I've not seen anyone else post about getting this kind of fuel economy. Am I running lean? Should I be concerned? What kind of fuel economy are YOU experiencing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted July 20, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 20, 2013 I tracked my fuel last year on a 4,000 mile trip with my 6th gen - the highest was 52 mpg mostly cruising highway speed limits, lowest 31.5 mpg going over Beartooth pass. Over the total trip the average was 43.5 mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dalesvfr Posted July 20, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 20, 2013 'I averaged 52 mpg' and 'should I be concerned?' - yes. Your mileage is way too good. Better start driving in one gear lower than normal for all situations and rev it like a Harley at stop lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIFFR Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I get about 40mpg on mine. That was calculated on a fully loaded trip with some wicked bends (about 150kms of them).I'll have to pay attention and get some more measurments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted July 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 21, 2013 4 years of mileage tracking has me at an average of 39. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted July 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 21, 2013 Check my sig below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoOp Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I'm between 55 on a moderate speed highway tour and mid 20s at the track. About 40 if i'm commuting on the bike. Sounds like you are right on target to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakedViffer Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I remember my first tank of gas, lasted me about 45 minutes.. WFO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wagzhp Posted July 21, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 21, 2013 I have a 45 tooth rear sprocket and get about 45 mpg doing rush hour commuting, which includes lane splitting and hov lane use. I get mid-30 ish mpg when in the hills/twisties. Sent from taptalk with spell check and political correctness disabled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SinNH Posted July 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 38-43 mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted July 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2013 Never ever saw even close to 50+mpg on my 6th gen. Was always around 40-42 in mixed riding, but dropped into high 30's when sport riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeffyjeff Posted July 24, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 24, 2013 50 mpg is pretty typical for me. I have a 30 mile (one way) commute, cruise 5000 rpm in sixth. Don't recall ever getting lower than 47 mpg. 1998 RC 461 (California model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Only time I've ever looked close enough to pay real attention I got just over 45 on a ... "spirited" ride across Wales. 100 miles almost exactly, about 9½ litres when I filled up at the other end. But I'm in the UK, we use different Gallons But I try my best not to actually look on the bike. I drive as a hypermiler, I get 60-65 (UK)mpg out of my car. The bike is a toy, I consciously don't look 'coz I don't want to be riding on my economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewwolfy Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I normally average 35-40 mpg, though it's mostly city miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zupatun Posted July 29, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 29, 2013 I was getting 45 to 48 mpg until I got a speedo healer...now 40 to 42... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewwolfy Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I was getting 45 to 48 mpg until I got a speedo healer...now 40 to 42... Geez, how much does that thing weigh?! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer cybershade69 Posted July 29, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 29, 2013 I get between 46-49 MPG. Mostly highways to and from work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mk2davis Posted July 29, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 29, 2013 40-45, highest is 52. I think your on target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 I just got 54 mpg on a 140 mile trip yesterday (70-80 mph, interstate), but if I adjust for the 8% or so my speedometer is off, I got 50 mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zupatun Posted July 29, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 29, 2013 I'm 245, with Givi's full bags and a tank bag...I'm pushing bike weight plus 300lbs more... I was getting 45 to 48 mpg until I got a speedo healer...now 40 to 42...Geez, how much does that thing weigh?!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Just did 175 miles with a combination of roads up here in the Blue Ridge mtns, and got 42.5 MPG according to my questionable math skills. I have a slip on exhaust with no tuning and stock air filter. I weigh around 215lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR Capt.Bob Posted August 1, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 1, 2013 GAHHH!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDO-VFR Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 average around 5.5 litres/100km.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted August 2, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted August 2, 2013 average around 5.5 litres/100km.... English please!! I'm 6.0l/100km....whatever that means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 When I had my 5th Gen I usually averaged between 380-400km per tank while commuting. Managed to get 480km on a country run sitting on a constant 120-130km/h. Best I've seen with the 6th Gen so far is 380km, still had a bit over 3 litres left when I filled up. That was also a country run. Best I've had commuting so far is 350km. My commute now is a lot more stop/start though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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