How many miles/kms do you average on a full tank?

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Hi guys,

I've done a search on this topic and was unable to earth any related threads. I apologies in advanced if this topic has been covered prior and for wasting valuable internet space if it was.

Just wondering what fuel consumption you guys average. I'm down in Australia so we use liters per 100kms...

I'm basically averaging about 10 liters per 100kms which I think is on the excessive side. This is normal day to day riding and not track riding.

After filling up the tank full (98 RON fuel) my fuel light comes on after approx 130kms. At best a full tank to empty would get me maximum 170kms.

Thoughts? Do you guys get about the same consumption?
 
If you bought that bike to save gas, bring it back and get a Prius.
If you are like me and love your bike, go like hell until empty, fill up and go like hell.
Very simple.
 
fireman1251 said:
If you bought that bike to save gas, bring it back and get a Prius.
If you are like me and love your bike, go like hell until empty, fill up and go like hell.
Very simple.
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Money spent on fuel/fuel saving isn't the issue.. I'm planning a decent road trip. I know I'll get better miles on the hwy but the trip I'm planning will not have a petrol station every 150kms.

Unless I attach a trailer to it full of jerry cans full of fuel ;)
 
PAVEL said:
500km
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!! Do you switch the engine off going down hill to get that. That is impressive and up there with the GS adventure bikes!

My warning light comes on around 80 miles so tend to fill up then. I have not checked to see how accurate my warning light is. Certainly my top up is not a full tanks worth.
 
Seriously, why are we even talking about this?? If we cared about fuel miles we all would be driving around cruiser! Not "2012 Superbike(s) of the year" its like asking the guy who drives the piss out of his ferrari or lambo "do yhou have good gas miles, after spending over $250,000?
 
I think (for those with the lower average of mpg) that alot has to do with the breaking in of the engine. The first 600 miles are very important for the rings and seals to seat properly. Not goose necking (rev'ing up in neutral mainly to hear the exhaust) and not riding above 5-6k rpm (Ducati says 6k but I always aimed for 5k), not just riding in top gear for miles on the highway for extended time (just to rack up miles to get to 600 faster) use each gear and dont commit to using just one, performing proper engine breaking in every gear (not good for mpg but great for breaking in engines), and ensuring proper enigne warm up before riding (in my humble opinion) should help your enigne break in and perform at its peak potential. I'm averaging 35mpg on a normal commute, 32mpg riding harder for fun.
 
Zaid1199 said:
Seriously, why are we even talking about this?? If we cared about fuel miles we all would be driving around cruiser! Not "2012 Superbike(s) of the year" its like asking the guy who drives the piss out of his ferrari or lambo "do yhou have good gas miles, after spending over $250,000?
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See Nukes post above. It's not about getting the best fuel mileage. He's planning a trip and needed some info. I road from Phoenix to Laguna Seca about two years ago, had to do the same. There are some stretches of road between AZ and Cali where there isn't a gas station for miles.
 
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Zaid1199 said:
Seriously, why are we even talking about this?? If we cared about fuel miles we all would be driving around cruiser! Not "2012 Superbike(s) of the year" its like asking the guy who drives the piss out of his ferrari or lambo "do yhou have good gas miles, after spending over $250,000?
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not entirely true, when i am with my group, we try to minimize the fuel stops, as it cost us times, there are 3 Panis in the group and we all have to keep an eye on fuel, on aggressive pace, i have seen as lil as 80 miles before the fuel light turns on, and we are on the mountain pass, accessing a gas station would not be easy.
the 600s guys always laught at us lol, as they required halt the fuel stops :eek:
 
forgot to answer your question, i average around 100miles before the light comes on
 
fireman1251 said:
If you bought that bike to save gas, bring it back and get a Prius.
If you are like me and love your bike, go like hell until empty, fill up and go like hell.
Very simple.
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YEEEAAAAHHHH BUDDY!! i do the road trips to and really dont care, only when my fuel light then i care!!
 
Would turning the EBC off make a difference on fuel consumption?.... I think it might as the engine wouldd coast more than actually try and slow it down correct?
 
Whoopazz said:
Would turning the EBC off make a difference on fuel consumption?.... I think it might as the engine wouldd coast more than actually try and slow it down correct?
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I may be wrong, but it seems that turning it off would have negligible effect on mpg. Momentum is is causing the engine speed to increase to scrub off speed as opposed to using throttle/gas to increase speed against friction/resistance.
 
Not the most interesting of topics but for those of us who need to stretch things out a bit now and again it is useful.

General riding I find the light comes on around 100 miles. It usually illuminates extinguishes a few times before it remains on permenantly. Don't try to get past 28miles (45km) once it stays on permenantly (I speak from experience!).

Motorway riding I've found the light usually illuminates around 125 miles. That can be extended by 7-8miles by using wet mode (120lo). I've had to do more motorway miles than I'd like (thanks to Brittany Ferries strike last year) and Wet Mode consistently has better range (verified by a friends Pani as well).

I wouldn't plan to go past 150 miles (240km) but it can be done if you're sensible with the throttle and stick it in 120lo. Try it, I'd be interested to hear how you get on!
 
rm4two said:
See Nukes post above. It's not about getting the best fuel mileage. He's planning a trip and needed some info. I road from Phoenix to Laguna Seca about two years ago, had to do the same. There are some stretches of road between AZ and Cali where there isn't a gas station for miles.
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Cheers rm4two

SPJ - Good tips. Will definitely test it out - when the trip is done think I will have to keep it in wet mode on good stretches where are I know there aren't many petrol stations.
 

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