(05-31-2014, 02:28 PM)OldF7Guy_imp Wrote:

(05-28-2014, 05:15 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: thinking about this thread, today was an experimental day for me and the 14 DLX, in terms of gas used, miles ridden etc and computer vs calculater.

My previous highest distance on a single tank was 203 miles.

today while riding I looked down and was in the high 160's. Hadn't gone to flashing and count down mode yet.

Ride on.

At 172.5 my last bar started flashing and the count down started at 65 miles of fuel remaining.

Ride on

The count down mode continued as I rode..60, 53, 49, 41, 39, 32, 30 as the miles ticked away

Ride on (but not much further)

At 27 miles remaining I pulled in for gas (Heck I don't know how accurate this thing is and I didn't want to push)

Toggling thru I had gone 220.1 miles on this tank.
Computer said I had used 4.0 gal gas
Computer said I averaged 54.7 mpg

So I filled it up as usual, into the neck

Took 4.03 gal to fill
Calculator says I averaged 54.6 mpg
Calculator says there should be .57 gal of gas left (or approx. 31 miles at 54 mpg)

Computer said I had used 4.0 gals, and 4.03 was needed to fill
Computer sais I averaged 54.7 and I figured 54.6

That's pretty dang close.

and I know if push comes to shove I can go more than 225 miles on a tank (theoretically 251.16)

I don't plan on finding out though, any time over 175 is a good time to refill.

Ok, dont mean to hijack this thread but Ferret What did you get with your 750? I am all over the place because my situations vary so much. Or, what is the difference in gas mileage on a 750 and an 1100 in your experience?

(06-12-2014, 09:59 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote:

(05-31-2014, 02:28 PM)OldF7Guy_imp Wrote:

(05-28-2014, 05:15 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: thinking about this thread, today was an experimental day for me and the 14 DLX, in terms of gas used, miles ridden etc and computer vs calculater.

My previous highest distance on a single tank was 203 miles.

today while riding I looked down and was in the high 160's. Hadn't gone to flashing and count down mode yet.

Ride on.

At 172.5 my last bar started flashing and the count down started at 65 miles of fuel remaining.

Ride on

The count down mode continued as I rode..60, 53, 49, 41, 39, 32, 30 as the miles ticked away

Ride on (but not much further)

At 27 miles remaining I pulled in for gas (Heck I don't know how accurate this thing is and I didn't want to push)

Toggling thru I had gone 220.1 miles on this tank.
Computer said I had used 4.0 gal gas
Computer said I averaged 54.7 mpg

So I filled it up as usual, into the neck

Took 4.03 gal to fill
Calculator says I averaged 54.6 mpg
Calculator says there should be .57 gal of gas left (or approx. 31 miles at 54 mpg)

Computer said I had used 4.0 gals, and 4.03 was needed to fill
Computer sais I averaged 54.7 and I figured 54.6

That's pretty dang close.

and I know if push comes to shove I can go more than 225 miles on a tank (theoretically 251.16)

I don't plan on finding out though, any time over 175 is a good time to refill.

Ok, dont mean to hijack this thread but Ferret What did you get with your 750? I am all over the place because my situations vary so much. Or, what is the difference in gas mileage on a 750 and an 1100 in your experience?

Sorry Oldguy just found this. I was gone on a trip when you posted it.
I would routinely go over 200 miles on a tank on the 750 Nighthawk. I can't remember exactly what mileage I got, but I'm thinking around 50 mpg, and if I remember correctly after going 200 miles it would take about 4 gals to refill. What has been your experience?

(05-10-2014, 04:31 AM)Guth_imp Wrote: It's probably important to note the riding conditions and riding style when considering gas mileage.

My daily commute is only 5 miles each way, but is made up entirely of surface streets with plenty of stop signs and traffic signals. I don't wind the bike out too much and never get past 3rd gear during my commute. I'll typically get around 35 mpg when riding under these conditions. All of that stop 'n go riding really adds up when it comes to draining the gas tank. However, out on the open road, 54 mpg or so is more the norm, although I haven't checked highway mileage in quite some time. When I'm just out for fun, occasionally I will wind my bike out all the way through the first few gears, but I typically keep under 7K rpm and most often shift somewhere between 4k - 5K rpms. Basically, I like how the bike feels when the motor is working near the middle of its RPM range.

(06-16-2014, 01:16 PM)Todd_K_imp Wrote: First couple hundred, best I saw was mid 40s. With 800+ miles now, 55mpg for open country roads with few stops and 50-53 for basic stop lighted four lane travel. I have found what 6th gear is really good for: clicking into it guarantees the next available stoplight will turn red for you.