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(03-22-2022, 03:12 PM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: Actually no… I got to thinking that I’ve been glued to the CB300R’s instant mpg reading, as I’ve been trying to balance realistic highway speed with mileage to get a tank range of at least 130-140 miles, which is a full week of commuting. But I’ve never cycled the screen over to average mpg. Looks like I’m hitting my goal, as a fill up is about 2.1 gallons before the low fuel light comes on.
That is pretty dang good Gone. The equivalent is about 3.3L/100 kms ... that is close to scooter territory (~1.9L/100 kms urban riding).
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(03-22-2022, 11:30 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: This number is quite a bit more appealing.
Yea it is
I'm averaging 68 mpg right now on the NC 750X (a little down from Summer, but probably due to winter blend gas I'm guessing.. or I'm riding faster lol)
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I know the NC bikes are well known for fuel economy. I was perusing them, but since the intent of adding a bike was to give Mrs. Gone something small and light, I went the 300 route. Still, if I ever replace the Bonneville, an NC would be at the top of my list.
I'm happy with the mileage I'm getting from the 300, but it was a bit of a learning curve. When I first rode the bike home from San Diego to Orange County, within the first few miles I realized that sustained speeds in the low 70s weren't a problem. So, I rode like I'd normally do, but when I saw the low fuel light at 100 miles, I realized that a more judicious right wrist was advisable.
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Once you get to 70 and above I think they all suffer in gas mileage. I know my CB does. I average 57 mpg on the CB.
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(03-23-2022, 01:50 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Once you get to 70 and above I think they all suffer in gas mileage. I know my CB does. I average 57 mpg on the CB.
Sorry, did you mean 70 y o... or 70 miles/h.....but I agree to any answer
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The bike is the inverse of the rider - once I passed 70 years, I had a lot more gas, but riding the bike over 70mph, it has less gas. Just my observation.
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(03-23-2022, 02:05 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: The bike is the inverse of the rider - once I passed 70 years, I had a lot more gas, but riding the bike over 70mph, it has less gas. Just my observation.
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(03-23-2022, 02:05 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: The bike is the inverse of the rider - once I passed 70 years, I had a lot more gas, but riding the bike over 70mph, it has less gas. Just my observation.
I value your opinion, 'cos I am slowly approaching this number
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... slow it down [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3454]PB. There is noooo rush.
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(03-23-2022, 02:22 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: ... slow it down [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3454]PB. There is noooo rush.
...too late now, cannot stop it!!
