05-14-2019, 08:02 AM
(05-14-2019, 04:42 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: I’ve been searching for a definitive usable fuel range for my ‘13. So far, the warning comes on at about 130 miles. Three gallons fills it, which means I should still have something close to the .9 gallon reserve left. Is 150 realistic before I’m in trouble? That would be about the same as my Bonnie. Thanks
That sounds reasonable. I think it's been pretty well established that the gauge warning comes on after 2.9 - 3.0 gallons have been consumed on the 2013 model. Whether or not there is truly .9 gallons after that depends on how much you trust the specs. The most I've ever put into the tank, when it was nearly empty, is 3.7 gallons, so I use that known figure.
I figure that leaves me slightly more than 1/2 gallon when the warning flashes, which under most conditions, should be good for another 20 miles. The only caveat would be if you're riding in conditions that would result in a mileage figure less than 40 mpg. Running down the Interstate at 80 mph into a 20 mph headwind will give you a figure less than 40 mpg ( BTDT). When I did that, the warning began flashing around 109 miles.