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View Poll Results: What's your average MPG? | |||
less than 20 mpg | 4 | 0.65% | |
21 mpg - 30 mpg | 10 | 1.64% | |
31 mpg - 40 mpg | 32 | 5.24% | |
41 mpg - 50 mpg | 186 | 30.44% | |
51 mpg - 60 mpg | 262 | 42.88% | |
61 mpg - 70 mpg | 98 | 16.04% | |
71 mpg - 80 mpg | 11 | 1.80% | |
81 mpg - 90 mpg | 1 | 0.16% | |
more than 90 mpg | 7 | 1.15% | |
Voters: 611. You may not vote on this poll |
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February 15th, 2009, 01:34 PM | #1 |
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Gas Mileage- Is your a Sipper or iz it Sooopazz, yo!!
What average gas mileage are you getting out of your Ninja 250? Not the best... not the worst you've ever gotten. What is the average you've seen with your bike?
I know with mods the MPG seems to drop some, so if you have a heavily modded bike, you might want to post some comments in this thread to splain' yourself! |
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February 15th, 2009, 01:40 PM | #2 |
dirty old man
Name: Chris
Location: Hazel Green, AL
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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60's, Low 60 , High 69
Engine/exhaust all stock, no shims (yet) nb
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February 15th, 2009, 01:50 PM | #3 |
FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER
Name: Steve
Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758
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Stock avg 53 mpg
Dynojet and Area P avg 50 mpg Always near the rev limiter : ) But if i worried about mpg ... i'd be riding a 50cc scooter |
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February 15th, 2009, 01:51 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Purspeed
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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I would say roughly in the 30's. I keep my Ninjette in tip top condition, but I do enjoy that red line...
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February 15th, 2009, 02:04 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org dude
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I'd suggest putting some information in this thread about how to accurately calculate your gas mileage.
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February 15th, 2009, 02:16 PM | #6 |
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thanks for adding the poll, Alex.
to accurately calculate gas mileage- 1) fill tank to the top 2) zero trip meter 3) at the next fillup, fill to the same fill mark as you did previously 4) check your trip meter mileage reading 5) divide the number of miles from your trip meter by the number of gallons you just filled into our bike and that will give you miles/gallon I usually write down the trip meter reading on the sales receipt form buying the gas. You'll have the miles and gallons on that piece of paper to calculate later. Reset you trip meter and you're ready to do it all over the next time you fill the tank. check your MPG at least a couple of times to get a good idea of what your average mileage is. There can be one time readings that are way high or low, depending on where the error was made, if any. |
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February 15th, 2009, 02:21 PM | #7 |
ninjette.org dude
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What, no DIY with pictures?
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February 15th, 2009, 02:23 PM | #8 |
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smart
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February 15th, 2009, 02:29 PM | #9 |
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Name: Nick
Location: Occoquan, VA
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518
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My average is about 49-50mpg -- probably because I take so many rides that are less than 3 miles and the fact that I have a lead right hand
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February 15th, 2009, 04:12 PM | #10 |
Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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High 50's on the '01 and that has been just an 8 mile one-way city commute to work. Of course no clue on what the '09 will do.
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February 15th, 2009, 04:26 PM | #11 |
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OG- it will be interesting to see what difference, if any, you get between the 2 bikes over the same commute. I'd guess the new bike will be more thirsty than the old gen.
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February 15th, 2009, 04:48 PM | #12 |
Frak It
Name: Sean
Location: SWFL
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199
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Stock bike, 99% commuting, 55mpg.
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February 15th, 2009, 05:09 PM | #13 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Bill
Location: Tampa Fl
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180
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I commute to work in the city. In 13 miles I have 13 stop lights. I've been averaging 62 MPG. I drive with traffic and short shift at about 5-6 thousand RPM. When I hit a long red light I shut it off as some of these light cycles are close to 3 minutes long.
Cheers Bill |
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February 15th, 2009, 05:10 PM | #14 |
Green!
Name: Tyler
Location: S. Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R, 04 Honda CRF230F, 94 Honda XR80R Posts: 505
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Mine jumps around between 35-45 depending how I ride. I always ride the bike hard, but sometimes it's ridden a little harder then other times. Pretty sad that I get almost the same MPG in my car as I do on the bike, but thene again I drive the two completely differently. I bought the bike for fun not mpgs!
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February 15th, 2009, 05:15 PM | #15 |
Ms. Personality
Name: CB
Location: Murvill, TN
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41-50 mixed driving through every tank. Stock gearing, 2 Bros slip on, snorkel removed, 2 shims, kleen air system removed. Shortly it'll have raised compression, a K&N filter and some jetting. We'll see how she does then.
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February 15th, 2009, 06:14 PM | #16 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: David
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564
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Mine is usually around the 60MPGs area, I can usually get 200+ miles out of a tank (atleast 320km) and I usually fill it with 14L.
I have got Full AreaP Long, Snorkel removed and needles shimmed 100 Dynojet jet kit on the list to be installed, just need to find time. ) I am actually surprised at how high mine is considering most accelleration is WOT and shifting around 9-10krpm with the occasional red line. |
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February 15th, 2009, 07:05 PM | #17 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Seth
Location: Wichita, KS
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 89
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I hit about 52 every time. Running AP exhaust, and jet kit. I think the uber-loud exhaust makes me drive slow.
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February 15th, 2009, 08:20 PM | #18 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Alex
Location: Belfast, ME
Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Running completely stock. Tyre pressure 28F--32R. Use Shell Middle Grade Gas. Milage averages around 64MPG. Wonder if changing to Synthetic Shell Rotella-T will increase MPG? I also factor in that I weigh 200lbs.
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February 15th, 2009, 09:00 PM | #19 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Alvin
Location: Yorba Linda CA - SoCal
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 ZX6R, previous bike owned 08 Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 133
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I'm getting around 52-56mpg. The highest I ever got was 59mpg. I stopped checking my mpg about three months ago though. Might be different now. Riding style: hard
My bike is pretty much stock except 15t counter sprocket, 140 tire in the rear, and clip-ons (recent). |
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February 16th, 2009, 12:49 AM | #20 |
lolwut
Name: Alex
Location: socal
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I have absolutely no idea. I have never gone under 1/4 tank in between fill ups. The bike is stock so im guessing im getting mileage in the upper 50s.
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February 16th, 2009, 01:13 AM | #21 |
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did you read how to calculate your mpg in post #6? It doesn't matter if you go under 1/4 tank or not.
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February 16th, 2009, 01:55 AM | #22 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Tim
Location: Portland, OR
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796
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Best tracker is actually at mileagetracker.org.
My 06 averaged 57.6 mpg in 10,000 km last season with mostly sideroads and twisties (ie. 80-100km/h). I'd definitely be interested to see how it compares with my 09 once it comes in - though I'm expecting less (heavier bike, more low-end power) |
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February 16th, 2009, 07:40 AM | #23 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Anthony
Location: Marble Hill, MO
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1975 Kawasaki KZ400D (Sold), 1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 1997 Yamaha XJ600s Seca II Posts: 231
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Normally I get 65+, during the warmer months. Note this is on a 30 mile commute @ or around the posted speed limit, 55-60 mph. However during the cold winter months my gas mileage drops to around 60 or so, I guess due to the choke being on a little longer, the motor not getting as warm, the winter gasoline mixture. My best is 77mpg on the way home from my parent's house back during the summer. I've got my mileage, maintenance, etc. on the mileage tracker site.
Tony
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February 16th, 2009, 09:35 AM | #24 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Travis
Location: Tallahassee
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 43
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I recently did a ride a 200+ mile commute on my 250, and I got 41mpg running at 11.5k - 12k the whole way soOoOoOo...... Im just assuming my normal mpg is higher then that lol
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February 16th, 2009, 02:15 PM | #25 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Anthony
Location: Marble Hill, MO
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11.5 -12k? All interstate at a high rate of speed? Or just not in fifth/sixth gear? I sure hope no speeding tickets or jail time was involved.
Tony
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February 16th, 2009, 03:38 PM | #26 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Tim
Location: Portland, OR
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lol ya, if you were in 6th you'd be doing a nice number over the posted at 12k revs. I've never done more than 50k at constant 11-12k... not sure if she likes it too much at that range for any longer
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February 16th, 2009, 03:40 PM | #27 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Tim
Location: Portland, OR
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February 16th, 2009, 05:42 PM | #28 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
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I average about 55 mpg
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February 16th, 2009, 07:46 PM | #29 |
Da Peon
Name: Tony
Location: Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 31
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I've been averaging 52 mpg. I believe my high was 58 mpg when I was shifting @ around 4-5k rpm. I tend to shift around 7-8k rpm normally and 10-11k rpm on the freeway.
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February 17th, 2009, 07:33 AM | #30 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Anthony
Location: Marble Hill, MO
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Quote:
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February 21st, 2009, 03:04 PM | #31 |
250Arrrgh!
Name: Andrew
Location: San Francisco
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R, 2001 996 Posts: 143
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Stock bike, 70% commuting, average 45mpg.
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February 21st, 2009, 03:17 PM | #32 |
Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
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Thanks for the link to the Mileage Tracker site.
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February 21st, 2009, 08:36 PM | #33 |
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Name: Mesh
Location: Irvine, CA
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I have an 07 250 - getting about 50-64mpg depending on my right hand and the temp outside. Stop and go really kills my mpg but then cruising and granny shifting helps alot too.
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February 23rd, 2009, 10:33 AM | #34 |
Track Junkie
Name: Jon
Location: Dallas
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602
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i just did the math from our weekend at the track. we were using about 1.5 gallons per hour of track time at an average of 60mph which equals about 60 miles distance traveled in that hour. that averages out to about 40mpg.
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February 23rd, 2009, 11:25 AM | #35 |
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for track use, I'd say that's damned good!
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February 23rd, 2009, 07:43 PM | #36 |
Über n00b
Name: Bob
Location: Alberta, Canada
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225
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I average between mid 50's to mid 60's mpg on mine.
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February 23rd, 2009, 07:47 PM | #37 |
ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
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Bob - is that using Imperial gallons or US gallons?
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February 23rd, 2009, 08:01 PM | #38 |
Über n00b
Name: Bob
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Jeez, good question. I can't remember which one I used when I calculated that couple months ago haha...
Pretty sure I used the larger one which is UK gallons correct? |
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February 23rd, 2009, 09:04 PM | #39 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Howard
Location: Cypress, So. Cal.
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618
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jeez, so many of you guys spin your ninja pretty high. I usually shift around 6-8k and cruise at 50 which is around 6k. If i like to push my bike its around 9k.
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February 23rd, 2009, 09:07 PM | #40 |
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they rev to redline for a reason. 9k is midrange.
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