12-30-2016, 04:52 AM
(12-30-2016, 04:42 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Wait until you have 2000 miles on it to worry about the mileage. Even with moderately brisk riding you should see 45-50 mpg. I normally get between 54 and 57 mpg and have seen as high as 64 mpg at times like cruising the BRP at a steady 45 mph. Steady cruising above 70 mph will drop the mileage significantly.
First, I don't worry about it much, but RE: "Even with moderately brisk riding you should see 45-50 mpg." ...
Normal for me is 41-42 riding in town, have never really gotten over 50. I keep tire pressure correct, I don't ride agressively. But I live in an area of Oregon that does have a fair share of hilly areas and I think that must have some effect. If there were one thing mechanically to consider that might be the difference between what Ferret gets and what I get, what that might be?
I'll post this as a point of reference for the OP, but I'll do a search as well.