shdwghst457_imp
Been there
Wow! Does it have a W16 Veyron engine?
Gas Mileage?
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Elipten_imp
Road warrior
He must be running that Duc at full redline all the time.
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Delphisa
Running like a top
I recorded data at each tank fill-up I made with my CB, here it is : excel file in Dropbox
Note that I record the data in metric units, but for benchmark with this thread I added a dongle with US units...
I cannot get more than 45 mpg, although I never exceed 60 or 65 mph, 5000 rpm max on intermediate gears, cruising around 3000 rpm most often. But it's OK, refill at about 200 km (125 miles) match my needs
Jean-Pierre
Note that I record the data in metric units, but for benchmark with this thread I added a dongle with US units...
I cannot get more than 45 mpg, although I never exceed 60 or 65 mph, 5000 rpm max on intermediate gears, cruising around 3000 rpm most often. But it's OK, refill at about 200 km (125 miles) match my needs
Jean-Pierre
ncgeezer_imp
First service completed
My experience, at the 900 mile mark, has been similar to the last post; about 42-46 mpg. Low fuel warning starts flashing at about 150 miles (240 km).
the Ferret
Road warrior
My last 2 tanks have been over 57 MPG. Im just over 2600 miles on this one. Breaking in nicely.
dBuster_imp
Been there
I hit 52 mpg today! But it was with my Vulcan... Never could come that close with the CB1100
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lackskill_imp
First service completed
I get low to mid 40's on my commute which is split about 25% stop and go, 25% below 70 mph, and 50% at about 85mph.dBuster_imp said:
I've taken a couple 2 up trips to the mountains on some windy canyons where I'm rarely going above 50 and both trips were just over 59mpg.
I'm guessing that 85mph riding is what's killing my commute mileage, not so much the stop and go. Around town I've yet to do a full tank but it seems to be closer to 50.
Maybe folks don't necessarily want to share such information, but I'd imaging that one big factor when it comes to gas mileage on our bikes would be the size and weight of the rider. A big/tall guy is going to create more drag than a short/small rider and their gas mileage is going to suffer some because of it.
OldF7Guy_imp
Been there
+ 1 and I tell you something else that is hard to account for is wind. I got 51 and 49 on my last tanks on my 750 riding 75 mph in the parkways and interstates. I could not figure it out until I thought about the wind. There was none. Put me in a head wind and it will drop 5 mpg right off the bat.Guth_imp said:
Maybe more, I dont know. But yet this is another factor.
B166er_imp
Running like a top
I'm a 300 lb square. Catch all the wind.
I'm short 5'7" ish and reasonably slight. I don't get anywhere near Ferret's mileage.
dBuster_imp
Been there
I still say it is the bike and the uniqueness of each one. Some will get amazing mileage and some not. Sure they possibly came off the exact same assembly line, sure they are cast or made from the same mold/plans, but each one is unique...
If you get those amazing close to 60mpg great, if not and your in the 40mpg range I feel for you. The bad or poor mileage that my 1100 was getting played a part in the decision to trade it in... Sorry to say that... Plus the deal I got with $200 over blue book was hard to pass up... Do I regret it, some days, but I will never see a day with more than one bike in the garage, I can safely say I will never be able to afford it.
Just remember as we are all unique as is our bikes no matter the flavor/brands/make/model...
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If you get those amazing close to 60mpg great, if not and your in the 40mpg range I feel for you. The bad or poor mileage that my 1100 was getting played a part in the decision to trade it in... Sorry to say that... Plus the deal I got with $200 over blue book was hard to pass up... Do I regret it, some days, but I will never see a day with more than one bike in the garage, I can safely say I will never be able to afford it.
Just remember as we are all unique as is our bikes no matter the flavor/brands/make/model...
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sanoke_imp
Running like a top
Another factor is the altitude. I live in Colorado at an altitude of about 6,000 feet. The density of the air here is 20% less than at sea level. That means that the drag is lower and would explain why I get over 60MPG where others are getting around 50MPG. Just say'in'.Guth_imp said:
Gingersdaddy_imp
Running like a top
Thread starter
Yeah, I think this has a lot to do with the difference too. I'm big guy, a lot of wind drag too.Guth_imp said:
the Ferret
Road warrior
Did I miss a thread while on vacation? Dbuster what did you get?dBuster_imp said:
B166er_imp
Running like a top
I'm not sure every bike is unique. These aren't german diesel motors here, with painfully exact tolerances. However, I would wager that the same person, riding 20 different yet identical bike, during similar weather and route, would only see a .5 to 1 percent variance in mpg. EFI programming almost ensures that.
I tend to talk out of my arse though.
I tend to talk out of my arse though.
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
Yeah, I think this has a lot to do with the difference too. I'm big guy, a lot of wind drag too. Are you than a wind bag ?Gingersdaddy_imp said:
B166er_imp
Running like a top
Because nobody wants to hear about my weight reduction I'm doing on my bike..... me.... 50 pounds by the end of the year.
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
perhaps you can show before and after pictures
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