Auron Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 So one of Honda's claims was for better mileage with the other updates, but like the supposed increase in fuel tank size I'm kinda skeptical. Fuelly someone confirms this but how is everyone else feeling about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmit34 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I've got a 2010 vfr1200 and I get 45 miles per gallon in normal driving conditions. If you get on it hard like on a race track than it will fuel consumption will drop off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer HiDesertMLB Posted February 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted February 1, 2014 I'm pretty happy with the mileage on my '12 and think that the MPG for its 1200cc engine is respectable. I have managed a few 200-mile range tank fills with normal riding, but I usually find myself refilling around the 180mi mark when the last fuel bar is blinking. Haven't compared MPGs to a 2010, but I can't imagine it being much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I'm pretty happy with the mileage on my '12 and think that the MPG for its 1200cc engine is respectable. I have managed a few 200-mile range tank fills with normal riding, but I usually find myself refilling around the 180mi mark when the last fuel bar is blinking. exactly my experience. Have had the low fuel flashing bar happen at 175-185 around town, 190-200 on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 For a 1200 I'm happy with 40 - 45 that I get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer hvfrdave Posted February 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2014 How do you manage that, 125-130 before the fuel light starts flashing, that's normal for me, and if I am making progress on some of my favourite B roads, high double figures, is then the norm. :smile2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted February 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2014 How do you manage that, 125-130 before the fuel light starts flashing, that's normal for me, and if I am making progress on some of my favourite B roads, high double figures, is then the norm. :smile2: Some of us are a little more ham fisted than others :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer hvfrdave Posted February 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2014 Just because I ride quick, does not mean I am ham fisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 In my 2010 model low fuel bar starts flashing around at 160 on the road. I can ride still 40-45 miles before I have to refill. If the reserve in the 2012+ models is the same then it looks like the mileage is a bit better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crakerjac Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 When I was riding through Texas and New Mexico, I was averaging 50 mpg. I can't complain about the range on my VFR1200 since my buddy had to flip over to reserve at 90 miles on his Magna. THAT is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Just because I ride quick, does not mean I am ham fisted. exactly....smooth is fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfy Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 exactly....smooth is fast +1. Even at the track, one of the first lessons I got was to make sure we roll ON/OFF the throttle smoothly and deliberately, instead of whacking and chopping. It translates well to road riding. I don't have the z-bomb and don't really feel I need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer hvfrdave Posted February 3, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted February 3, 2014 Bazzaz, you should try it, for what they cost, you will be pleasantly surprised. :smile2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Bazzaz, you should try it, for what they cost, you will be pleasantly surprised. :smile2: my 2010 finally runs the way i expected it to when i bought it because of the z bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auron Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 200? That's pretty respectable, and irritating the media blew the range out of proportion. Has anyone noticed the z bomb effecting mileage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 i avg 36.0 mpg and my best tankful was 40.8...starts flashing around 125-130 mi and a ran dry once at 178....z bomb def affects smile-age !!!!...that's with Zfi fuel map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auron Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 What were you getting before? These fueling issues are fixed at all throttle openings, not just WOT correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 i wasn't using Fuelly yet to track my mpg when i installed the z bomb but it didn't seam to affect the mpg too much....the re-mapping knocked about 2 mpg off of my avg....i don't mind !!!!....bike runs GREAT !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 My 2012 model drinks less than my Gen6 did by a good amount. So 400cc more and less fuel hungry then yep it is good. The tank is smaller than the gen6 but the lower usage nearly evens it out. I used to be able to get about 350km out of my gen6 but the gen7 I can get 330km if I really try. 300km very easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted February 6, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted February 6, 2014 exactly....smooth is fast +1. Even at the track, one of the first lessons I got was to make sure we roll ON/OFF the throttle smoothly and deliberately, instead of whacking and chopping. It translates well to road riding. I don't have the z-bomb and don't really feel I need one. At the track I agree, smooth inputs. But out in the twisties it is fun to whack her open now and then. It isn't good for tire wear or mpg, but oh my it's fun. WFO out of a corner is something like Heaven to me, it's better than sex. It never, ever, gets old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfy Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 At the track I agree, smooth inputs. But out in the twisties it is fun to whack her open now and then. It isn't good for tire wear or mpg, but oh my it's fun. WFO out of a corner is something like Heaven to me, it's better than sex. It never, ever, gets old. I understand. For me, out riding with my buddies, we usually ride "The Pace", which to me is a lot more satisfying that exploiting the raw HP of the bike. On the straights is when we slow down for those riding with us that might be a bit less experienced. Carrying momentum through the turns and sweepers is the main focus. So is keeping a good formation within the group. "Brake lights rarely flash" is an over-used term that nevertheless holds very true. For riding "The Pace", smoothness is absolutely king. About the only time we might open up is on passing other vehicles. For that, we are never in 1st & 2nd gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 i hate riding in groups ..i do 95% of my riding by myself...set my own pace....i have the Valkyrie for going out riding with the boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopRider Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Doing 'the pace' as Volfy describes it, I can make good average speeds on single lane roads, close to the limit but still do not get 200 miles (320 kms). Recently got close with 291 km and still more than half a litre left (phew!). That is with fully loaded saddle bags and top box but no pillon. The extra half a litre in the new model would be nice, but I would still take a siphon to borrow some off those more generously endowed ( eg. Tankers like the Adventure BMW). If I go on my own, I can get as bad as 270 kms or with a lot of motorway in 6th gear I can break 320. Once I rode at pace with a 1200 Multistrada and two BMW 1200 for 1100+ kms in a single day. We all filled up together, hardly quarter a litre difference between us, their tanks just slightly bigger give them a little more solace. Its is a 2010 with no mods other than a Two Brothers exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dadofseven Posted February 10, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted February 10, 2014 I just went out in the garage and checked my 2012s avg fuel indicator.......42.3..... I have a 2 Bros Slip on, Bzaaz 1st and 2nd gear plug, and a PCV. I don't think I re-set it since I got back from Kansas last August....but I haven't ever ridden it until the last fuel bar starts flashing...to chicken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerousDave Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I just went out in the garage and checked my 2012s avg fuel indicator.......42.3..... I have a 2 Bros Slip on, Bzaaz 1st and 2nd gear plug, and a PCV. I don't think I re-set it since I got back from Kansas last August....but I haven't ever ridden it until the last fuel bar starts flashing...to chicken... If I were a betting man, I'd bet that indicator is, uhh, optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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