How many miles do you normally go per tank? - Page 2

quicklooker · March 18th, 2013, 02:51 PM

On my beat up and busted Pregen 250 I can go about 180 miles before I have to switch to reserve. I would say I drive pretty aggressively with the throttle most of the time.

broilmebk · March 19th, 2013, 09:21 AM

The other day I ran the tank dry by accident at 227 miles. I fill the tank up a little before the neck, not actually touching it.

nickjpass · March 19th, 2013, 09:26 AM

Almost 200... I'm not very heavy handed. Occasionally I'll have a little fun, but I usually ride economically. Zx6r

TonyKZ1 · March 19th, 2013, 11:16 AM

I normally switch to reserve about the 240 mile mark. Sometimes it's went to 250+, sometimes I'm switching by 230 but usually it's around 240 or so. Then I'll ride probably another 10 miles or more before I fill up. Usually put in 4 gallons or so, so I'm not using that much of my reserve fuel.
Tony

willk · March 25th, 2013, 12:37 PM

About 180 but I do mostly stop and go city riding.

RandomPhantom · May 14th, 2013, 04:19 PM

Im curious as to wat u guys r getting between each fillup, last time i rode i filled up at around 196 miles i mean i saw and heard some gas swoshing around around in my tank but i'd rather be safe than sorry

How about u fine ladies and gents out there? averaging less or more?

Mocha Man · May 14th, 2013, 04:26 PM

Only about 130, 150ish on reserve, which makes me mad since it's a 3.8 gallon tank. I get about 40 mpg but I can't help but think I should be getting a bit more than that...

Joshorilla · May 14th, 2013, 04:27 PM

My warning light blew, and since I have a temp gauge not a fuel gauge I ran out 100% at 210 miles.

ChaoSS · May 14th, 2013, 04:28 PM

When I go easy on it I get about 225 miles on my weekly commute. I usually fill up a little less than 4 gallons, so I could go a bit more. I don't trust the gas gauge though, and the mileage isn't always constant, so I don't like to push it any more.

Pushing it a little harder I get less.

Alex · May 14th, 2013, 04:30 PM

/merged

woofer987 · May 14th, 2013, 04:35 PM

I get somewhere from 195 if I'm balls to the wall the whole time, and 230. Usually I'll fill it up when the gauge shows empty not when the tank is actually empty. Not a big risk taker when it comes to that.

Ouchballs · June 28th, 2013, 05:19 AM

ok

rojoracing53 · June 28th, 2013, 05:51 AM

I've put in as much as 4.9 gals into my tank and last night I filled up at 240 miles and only put in 4.3 so I know I still have a bit more in it.

Panda · June 28th, 2013, 07:51 AM

Around 160 I start getting nervous and refill.

broilmebk · June 28th, 2013, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panda

Around 160 I start getting nervous and refill.

how many gallons do you refill? I used to get real nervous around 180 but now I don't sweat it until at least 200.

Panda · June 28th, 2013, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broilmebk

how many gallons do you refill? I used to get real nervous around 180 but now I don't sweat it until at least 200.

High 3 or low 4.

broilmebk · June 28th, 2013, 11:41 AM

Yea, you got plenty more to go. No need to worry at 160

voidrider · June 28th, 2013, 11:52 AM

I normally get maybe 210-220 or so before hitting reserve. On a recent highway trip I was riding at indicated 70+ for a couple hours and ended up checking my mileage at the fill up and found I was getting about 70 mpg.

I honestly don't understand it. I was not riding easy, but I guess maybe riding at a nearly constant speed, almost no stops, no slow or stop n go in town riding really made a difference?

Normally I seem to get close to 60 mpg.

ChaoSS · June 28th, 2013, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broilmebk

Yea, you got plenty more to go. No need to worry at 160

No, if he's getting high 3 or low 4 at 160, he's only getting around 40 mpg and could have less than 20 miles left to go.

NevadaWolf · June 28th, 2013, 02:50 PM

I think if I go easy, I fill up around 260. Though if I push it hard I was staring at an empty fuel gauge at 160. I think I will stick to going around 65.

CC Cowboy · June 28th, 2013, 04:13 PM

Not enough!

maxgohan · June 28th, 2013, 11:49 PM

wtf, I only get about 150 miles before I fill up about 13-14 liters, which is 3.43 to 3.7 gal

hmmmm, maybe I'm too liberal on the throttle....

min nin · June 29th, 2013, 02:25 AM

My stock 2007 never got under 70 MPG. No highway, 2 up.

BIGREDIOWAN · June 29th, 2013, 06:15 AM

I have a bone stock 08 250 and I only got 48 mpg on my first tank out of her. She only had 1400 miles when I bought her. I've since changed how I'm riding and make sure I shift at 7,000 rpm's or lower if I can help it. I hope to see above 50 mpg because I bought the bike hoping for 60 to 70 mpg. My riding is probably 70% city 30% hwy.

rojoracing53 · June 29th, 2013, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxgohan

wtf, I only get about 150 miles before I fill up about 13-14 liters, which is 3.43 to 3.7 gal

hmmmm, maybe I'm too liberal on the throttle....

No you still have 1 gal in your tank which is another 50 miles. Your just filling up to soon

AdhesiveTransfers · June 29th, 2013, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinm911

I'm going about 180 miles before I'm at 10% fuel left.

What about you guys?

I get 200 miles on a tank before I fill it. I've never used reserve on it and I'm doing mixed highway and city driving

Ill take that over my car any day!

Panda · June 29th, 2013, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broilmebk

Yea, you got plenty more to go. No need to worry at 160

Dunno at 160 miles I only have about 30-35 more miles to go before empty.

ChaoSS · June 29th, 2013, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdhesiveTransfers

I get 200 miles on a tank before I fill it. I've never used reserve on it and I'm doing mixed highway and city driving

Ill take that over my car any day!

That's good, because your 2009 doesn't have a reserve.

AdhesiveTransfers · June 29th, 2013, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaoSS

That's good, because your 2009 doesn't have a reserve.

It does actually

Asspire · June 29th, 2013, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdhesiveTransfers

It does actually

200-230 miles

ChaoSS · June 29th, 2013, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdhesiveTransfers

It does actually

So you are saying that you have a gen2 bike with a reserve petcock?

menikmati · June 29th, 2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdhesiveTransfers

It does actually

...

Gurk · July 3rd, 2013, 03:36 PM

50 miles or less for me

Maca · July 3rd, 2013, 08:32 PM

today I made 350 Km (217M) , and put 17.5 L (4.62 US gallons) of fuel in

ally99 · July 5th, 2013, 11:11 AM

I usually fill up before 200 miles on a tank. It's not worth risking finding myself stranded and possibly having to inconvenience someone else to come get me because I was too lazy to stop and fill up.

Daks · July 6th, 2013, 01:09 AM

I fill at 200 because I need to go to reserve at around 215. I've never pushed it to completely empty.
Most of my riding was freeway, but now it's all town.

MagicMike · July 7th, 2013, 04:47 PM

I always get 200miles (320km) per tank, mix city and highway. Filling up with usually 12.5L (3.3gal).

'12 with slipon and k&n and shims.

March 19th, 2013, 09:26 AM	#43
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Almost 200... I'm not very heavy handed. Occasionally I'll have a little fun, but I usually ride economically. Zx6r __________________________________________________

March 19th, 2013, 11:16 AM	#44
TonyKZ1 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	I normally switch to reserve about the 240 mile mark. Sometimes it's went to 250+, sometimes I'm switching by 230 but usually it's around 240 or so. Then I'll ride probably another 10 miles or more before I fill up. Usually put in 4 gallons or so, so I'm not using that much of my reserve fuel. Tony __________________________________________________ 1997 Yamaha Seca II - mostly stock, Racetech upgraded forks, FZ6R rear shock, Oxford Heated Grips, Barkbusters Blizzard Handguards, a Scottoiler vSystem chain oiler. My Mileage Tracker Page.

May 14th, 2013, 04:19 PM	#46
RandomPhantom The Motorcycle Newb! Name: Tony Location: Orange County Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (Red/SOLD), 2008 Ninja 250R (Black/SOLD), 2005 ZX6R (Black) Posts: 193	How many miles do u guys get on ur ninja 250r before a fillup? Im curious as to wat u guys r getting between each fillup, last time i rode i filled up at around 196 miles i mean i saw and heard some gas swoshing around around in my tank but i'd rather be safe than sorry How about u fine ladies and gents out there? averaging less or more?

May 14th, 2013, 04:30 PM	#50
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May 14th, 2013, 04:35 PM	#51
woofer987 Causual Browser Name: Eric Location: Holden Massachusetts Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 61	I get somewhere from 195 if I'm balls to the wall the whole time, and 230. Usually I'll fill it up when the gauge shows empty not when the tank is actually empty. Not a big risk taker when it comes to that. __________________________________________________ Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

March 18th, 2013, 02:51 PM	#41
quicklooker ninjette.org member Name: J Location: Dallas Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R '07 Posts: 81	On my beat up and busted Pregen 250 I can go about 180 miles before I have to switch to reserve. I would say I drive pretty aggressively with the throttle most of the time.

March 19th, 2013, 09:21 AM	#42
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	The other day I ran the tank dry by accident at 227 miles. I fill the tank up a little before the neck, not actually touching it.

March 25th, 2013, 12:37 PM	#45
willk ninjette.org member Name: Will Location: CA Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R Posts: 35	About 180 but I do mostly stop and go city riding.

May 14th, 2013, 04:26 PM	#47
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Only about 130, 150ish on reserve, which makes me mad since it's a 3.8 gallon tank. I get about 40 mpg but I can't help but think I should be getting a bit more than that...

May 14th, 2013, 04:27 PM	#48
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	My warning light blew, and since I have a temp gauge not a fuel gauge I ran out 100% at 210 miles.

May 14th, 2013, 04:28 PM	#49
ChaoSS ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Goshen CA Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 red 250 ninja Posts: 740	When I go easy on it I get about 225 miles on my weekly commute. I usually fill up a little less than 4 gallons, so I could go a bit more. I don't trust the gas gauge though, and the mileage isn't always constant, so I don't like to push it any more. Pushing it a little harder I get less.

June 28th, 2013, 05:19 AM	#52
Ouchballs ninjette.org newbie Name: Steven Location: 926 Patton Taylor Dr apt 2b Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2001 ninja 250 Posts: 1	ok

June 28th, 2013, 05:51 AM	#53
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	I've put in as much as 4.9 gals into my tank and last night I filled up at 240 miles and only put in 4.3 so I know I still have a bit more in it.

June 28th, 2013, 07:51 AM	#54
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Around 160 I start getting nervous and refill.

June 28th, 2013, 11:41 AM	#57
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	Yea, you got plenty more to go. No need to worry at 160

June 28th, 2013, 11:52 AM	#58
voidrider ninjette.org member Name: Sam Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Kawasaki Ninja 250, 2000 Kawasaki Super Sherpa Posts: 79	I normally get maybe 210-220 or so before hitting reserve. On a recent highway trip I was riding at indicated 70+ for a couple hours and ended up checking my mileage at the fill up and found I was getting about 70 mpg. I honestly don't understand it. I was not riding easy, but I guess maybe riding at a nearly constant speed, almost no stops, no slow or stop n go in town riding really made a difference? Normally I seem to get close to 60 mpg.

June 28th, 2013, 02:50 PM	#60
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I think if I go easy, I fill up around 260. Though if I push it hard I was staring at an empty fuel gauge at 160. I think I will stick to going around 65. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

June 28th, 2013, 04:13 PM	#61
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Not enough! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 28th, 2013, 11:49 PM	#62
maxgohan ninjette.org member Name: max Location: GTA, ontario Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 29	wtf, I only get about 150 miles before I fill up about 13-14 liters, which is 3.43 to 3.7 gal hmmmm, maybe I'm too liberal on the throttle....

June 29th, 2013, 02:25 AM	#63
min nin ninjette.org member Name: terry Location: SW fla Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 94	My stock 2007 never got under 70 MPG. No highway, 2 up.

June 29th, 2013, 06:15 AM	#64
BIGREDIOWAN ninjette.org member Name: Trevor Location: Norwalk, IA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 51	I have a bone stock 08 250 and I only got 48 mpg on my first tank out of her. She only had 1400 miles when I bought her. I've since changed how I'm riding and make sure I shift at 7,000 rpm's or lower if I can help it. I hope to see above 50 mpg because I bought the bike hoping for 60 to 70 mpg. My riding is probably 70% city 30% hwy.

July 3rd, 2013, 03:36 PM	#73
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	50 miles or less for me

July 3rd, 2013, 08:32 PM	#74
Maca ninjette.org newbie Name: Chris Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Black 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 8	today I made 350 Km (217M) , and put 17.5 L (4.62 US gallons) of fuel in

July 5th, 2013, 11:11 AM	#75
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I usually fill up before 200 miles on a tank. It's not worth risking finding myself stranded and possibly having to inconvenience someone else to come get me because I was too lazy to stop and fill up. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

July 6th, 2013, 01:09 AM	#76
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	I fill at 200 because I need to go to reserve at around 215. I've never pushed it to completely empty. Most of my riding was freeway, but now it's all town.

July 7th, 2013, 04:47 PM	#77
MagicMike ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Brisbane Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250J Posts: 126	I always get 200miles (320km) per tank, mix city and highway. Filling up with usually 12.5L (3.3gal). '12 with slipon and k&n and shims.

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