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SmithSwede · July 29th, 2013, 11:57 AM

What kind of gas mileage are people getting while doing high speed cruising?

I've got a 2012 Ninja, dead stock except for a 15 tooth front sprocket. On flat ground with no wind, I'll get 37 to 40 mpg when running an indicated 75 to 80 mph. Is that normal for a new gen?

If I back off and cruise an indicates 65 mpg, I'll get 46 to 49 mpg. If I keep it between 60 and 65 mph, I'll get low 50 mpg.

Wondering if maybe the main jet is too rich. Bike runs fine under all conditions. Just not getting the super high gas mileage others report, at least at 75-80 mph cruising. Under the same conditions, my BMW F800 gives 48 to 50 mpg.

alex.s · July 29th, 2013, 12:05 PM

sounds right to me. tuck more for better milage

menikmati · July 29th, 2013, 12:11 PM

I get around 55-60 MPG with stock gearing with 80% highway and 20% city, with most of my highway riding done betwen 70-75 MPH indicated and almost always in a full tuck.

NevadaWolf · July 29th, 2013, 12:21 PM

With a stock bike, in town (25-45mph) I get mid-60s mpg. Once I hit the freeway/interstate it starts dropping. I've averaged 60-70mph and gotten around 50-55mpg. I know going 80mph drops it down to around 45-48 mpg.

After doing two long road trips, with a variety of riding and road surfaces and environmental conditions, I've given up stating a range. My bike gets 200miles give or take before I should start looking to fill up.

Alex · July 29th, 2013, 12:42 PM

/merged

passive101 · July 29th, 2013, 03:38 PM

I don't know how much I trust a fuel gauge that doesn't even start showing a reading sometimes for over a minute after the bike is running.

How many miles out of a tank are you getting?

Side note (How low can the fuel in the tank get before it's into the danger zone?)

teh · July 29th, 2013, 03:49 PM

I think I get about 51 miles per gallon which is not bad. I fill up my tank every 3 days of commuting (180 miles)

red5 · July 29th, 2013, 03:52 PM

I fill up every 200 but have gone as far as 235 on a tank. I'm stock except for 2 washers under the needles.

NevadaWolf · July 29th, 2013, 04:02 PM

Check this thread that @Alex just bumped back to life:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13536

passive101 · July 29th, 2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Check this thread that @Alex just bumped back to life:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13536

thanks for the link

Motofool · July 29th, 2013, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by passive101

...........Side note (How low can the fuel in the tank get before it's into the danger zone?)

This article is not applicable to your model of bike, but it shows that all tanks keep a "reserve":

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_far..._%22reserve%22

Create the habit of resetting your odometer at each fill up (never when the bike is moving or it may break).
Stopping for gas after 190~200 miles is safe enough, unless you have been fighting strong wings.

Driddle · July 29th, 2013, 04:43 PM

I make it to about 198 miles each time before I feel afraid and go fill up.
I am yet to break 200. But ive only had it like a month.

Alex · July 29th, 2013, 04:52 PM

/merged

JH PiNoY · July 29th, 2013, 07:19 PM

How are all these people getting high MPGs. I only get 45 mpg and typically cruise at 8-9k rpms.

mikromo · October 3rd, 2013, 03:11 PM

So, I read somewhere that these Ninjettes are good for 70+ MPG. My new to me 2010, got just 44mpg my 1st tank. That being said, I must say I have flogged this little tiddler like a rented mule for my 1st full tank. That tank also included a 4 - 5 mile topspeed run, and several commutes at or near 90mph....do you think that had anything to do with it? I've decided to go a little easy on this 2nd tank, and this morning took the back way to work, not exceeding 55mph and not once did I go WFO, nor did I rev it much past 6k. I guess the jury is still out, but just a note... when I comute on the Ninjette's older big brother, a 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R (and I flog it too) I get 42mpg.

jokesonyou24 · October 4th, 2013, 02:03 AM

Well from I've been told, and seen with my own eyes via friends bikes, If you run them at around 65-75 MPH they average around 68-78 MPG depending on a few factors obviously: wind, maintaining a steady cruising speed, stop and go riding, etc. I've heard of people getting upwards of 80+ MPG, but I'm not sure about that.

mikromo · October 4th, 2013, 03:53 AM

I think the problem is trying to stay ahead of traffic on my daily comute. Most people around here seem to go 80+ mph, and since I have always ridden pretty fast bikes....no problem staying ahead of the cager's. So I've had a long habit of filtering through traffic, so I don't have to "ride in formation" with all the people eating, putting on makeup, talking/texting, or just plain not paying attention. When I try to ride the Ninjette in the same manor......well, you really just can't, because it won't accelerate, from say, 80, so I end up right there with the cage's. However, there is a back way to work, and from now on, that's the route I will go. I rotate my bikes everyday, the "big" burners I'll ride the "fast" route, on the tiddler, the back way.

I'll report back at my next fill up. I'm looking for 70mpg+

tfkrocks · October 4th, 2013, 04:08 AM

It seems the newgens also just don't get as good gas mileage as the pregens. Between the pregen I had before, my newgen, and my 300, the newgen gets the worst mileage. Pregen had the best.

Kokosun · October 4th, 2013, 05:11 AM

Go check out Fuelly.

http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/kawasaki/ex250

Seems that the mid-50's (US) is average mpg, with some of the best in the 70's and some of the worst in the 40's. I've seen posts on this site from people that are really into fuel economy and they get AMAZING numbers.

Personally, I get around 60-65mpg. It doesn't seem to matter how I ride in terms of hard or gentle, but it makes a big difference dependent on load. If I have tank bag and panniers on, the fuel consumption drops quickly. If I carry a passenger, it drops further still. I don't think that the little engine is intended to haul around a lot of drag.

broilmebk · October 4th, 2013, 08:26 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13536

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...hlight=mileage

It all depends on how you ride and how you fill up. I commute mostly 80-90mph indicated and get around 50mpg.

edit: bike has 15/44 sprockets FWIW

oblivion007 · October 4th, 2013, 08:49 AM

I can say trying to hold a steady 80mph on an 800 mile trip I got a pretty steady 50mpg....

mikromo · October 4th, 2013, 09:31 AM

Geez, at a steady 80mph, my VFR get's 52mpg, and the ZRX about 44mpg, not to mention my old Guzzi, at a steady 65mph (it's "happy spot") I've got 55 mpg, pretty impressive from a 43 year old pushrod twin.

tfkrocks · October 4th, 2013, 09:49 AM

My average mpg between the different Ninjettes:
Pregen - 59mpg w/ a best of 67mpg
Newgen - 46mpg w/ a best of 58mpg
300 - 57mpg w/ a best of 62mpg

It could just be the particular newgen I have isn't that great but there's a huge difference in mileage and I rode the same way on every bike.

jackliu239 · October 4th, 2013, 11:12 AM

I only ride my 2006 EX250 in stop and go conditions, and I normally shift at 8k RPM, I'm getting anywhere from 48-52 MPG. Still a whole lot better than my 24MPG SUV

corksil · October 4th, 2013, 12:25 PM

Can't anyone just say....

200miles per tank
~58mpg

broilmebk · October 4th, 2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corksil

Can't anyone just say....

200miles per tank
~58mpg

You're losing at least a gallon of fuel.

corksil · October 4th, 2013, 06:18 PM

What do you mean?

If I'm getting 200mi/tank and a fill-up is 3.5gal, that's 57.5mpg.

I don't understand your post.

greenaero · October 6th, 2013, 10:44 AM

Ah , fuel economy, one of my favorite topics!

On the Greenaero streamliner my last 3 tankfill average is over 109 mpg. I just got a new best tankfill of 146.6 mpg on a recent testing run.

On my 2005 Ninjette the last 3 tankfill average is 83 mpg. I've started to modify it from stock and so far have raised the gearing ( from 14/45 to 15/41), changed the windscreen and fully faired in the front wheel. With these mods I should be able to break past the 100mpg range on a testing run. I should be able to raise my average to around 90 mpg in regular use.

I'm happy to answer questions about what you can do to improve your fuel economy. Getting better fuel economy is a lot like losing weight; its not complicated but it takes some work and discipline. I wrote an article that you can check out here http://twofiftymag.com/2012/11/max-m...rmiling-guide/
YMMV

KrazyWalle · October 8th, 2013, 07:44 PM

Filled up today 47mpg. This gas tank was used for my rejeting. Did alot of crazy throttle testing, idling, top speed runs to triple digits, lots of WOT, mid throttle, lots of blipping. Anything imaginable was done, so ill see how the next fill up will be. I Have to go back to normal commuting to work, with the occasional WOT runs.. Not really necessary but it's so much fun now..

I have achieved 255mi one time when it was stock, but it had less than a gallon in the tank. Was averaging 52-55 with Full areaP, 2 washers, snorkel removed, and a 15T fs. I usually run it till it hits the red sometimes sooner. I ride out of my way (24mi round trip) just to fill up with 93 Ethanol free, I like to believe it does something special for her. God forbid I have to put in .3~.4 gallons of regular gas

just to make it to the ethanol free gas. I Read some stuff online about ethanol free gas and I figured I'd give it a try, been using it for a few months now.

tfkrocks · October 8th, 2013, 08:07 PM

I was getting low to mid-40s. After changing the spark plugs, it jumped to lower 50s. I am satisfied with my mileage now

KrazyWalle · October 8th, 2013, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

I was getting low to mid-40s. After changing the spark plugs, it jumped to lower 50s. I am satisfied with my mileage now

That's a noticeable difference just from plugs. I switched over to the NGK iridium ones 5,XXXmi ago.. Ill probably use them a little bit longer, I pulled them out and inspected and re-gapped not to long ago.

JohnnyBravo · October 8th, 2013, 09:16 PM

I seriously get unknown fuel mileage... I go till I think I need gas, an stArt the cycle again... Gets better mileage than any vehicle I have had before so "shoo fly don't bother me"

tfkrocks · October 8th, 2013, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrazyWalle

That's a noticeable difference just from plugs. I switched over to the NGK iridium ones 5,XXXmi ago.. Ill probably use them a little bit longer, I pulled them out and inspected and re-gapped not to long ago.

I just changed to NGK iridium spark plugs after owning the bike for 7k miles. I have no clue if the previous 2 owners ever changed the spark plugs lol.

mikromo · October 28th, 2013, 10:49 AM

Well, yesterday was a semi nice day, so after the Chiefs game I took all 3 of my scoots to the gas station for a fill up and the proper amount of stabil. Winters coming and around here your never really sure when it will become too nasty to ride. I like to be prepared...... anyway, I took the opportunity to calculate all 3 bikes MPG. On the Ninjette's last tank I made sure I did no freeway riding and was very careful to not go WFO everywhere, and generaly rode it in a careful, gas conserving way. MPG? 51, 1200cc ZRX? 44
800cc VFR? 42. Needless to say I was a little miffed that the Ninjette was only 51 mpg (2010 model). I have seen middle 50's on my ZRX (just tooling around) and on the road (like a distance trip) the VFR has hit low 50's, I was hoping for 65mpg+, but I guess I'll never see it, regardless of how light I am on the throttle, anyone here see a lot higher than 50?? I haven't replaced the plugs yet, but I did do an oil change and cleaned the (filthy) air cleaner, I thought these things really sipped the gas, but I'm guessin' I'm wrong.

Motofool · October 28th, 2013, 11:01 AM

Yours is not normal, Mike.

I have a naked pre-gen that is used mostly on freeway at sustained indicated 80 mph, rolling consistently for 56~58 Floridian flat miles on one gallon of E10 (gasoline + 10% ethanol).

A valves' adjustment may help.

allanoue · October 28th, 2013, 11:04 AM

I had a 2009 and I never got better then 52 mpg and mostly got 48. Your right it was disappointing. Then there is this bunch http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=142836

tfkrocks · October 28th, 2013, 12:08 PM

That's actually decent mileage for my newgen 250. I was getting low 40s at first lol. I believe pre-gens get better mileage overall though.

OregonBob · October 28th, 2013, 12:11 PM

I just got a 2012 and have put just over 300 miles on it... I am getting around 40-45 right now... I am hoping that after it breaks in a little, that will increase... Any thoughts?

Trubin · October 28th, 2013, 12:53 PM

Im in same boat For some reason my mpg also doesn't get any better then 45 I recently started filling up with regular gas and it hasn't affected mpg at all. I fill up every 100 miles and its always above 2 gallons usually between 2.2- 2.4 gal Never actually had 50mpg. Does it mean I should clean out carbs or something?

cadd · March 23rd, 2014, 05:15 PM

I just purchased an 09 250. All stock except for a 2Bro slip on. I don't know what's wrong. This is my 3rd tank and I'm averaging around 26 - 28mpg!!!!

Short rides (around 5 miles per trip) and I normally shift around 6 - 8k rpm and I normally cruise around 4 - 6k rpm around town.

This is for another thread, but I'll preface:

I had an issue with smelling gasoline in the oil (nose to filler hole). I changed the oil (Rotella T6) & filter when I got the bike. But after just 250 miles later, I smell it again =(

I also had a petcock issue where it was leaking gas into the carbs. But I fixed that already.

Not sure what the issue is now. I may need to bring it to a mechanic to take a look.

Sigh.....

Any ideas why the horrible gas mileage?

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July 29th, 2013, 11:57 AM	#361
SmithSwede ninjette.org member Name: Prescott Location: Terrell, Texas Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 BMW F800S; 2012 Ninja 250; 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, 2016 Triumph Street Triple Rx; 1996 Ducati 900 SS CR Posts: 77	High Speed Gas Mileage What kind of gas mileage are people getting while doing high speed cruising? I've got a 2012 Ninja, dead stock except for a 15 tooth front sprocket. On flat ground with no wind, I'll get 37 to 40 mpg when running an indicated 75 to 80 mph. Is that normal for a new gen? If I back off and cruise an indicates 65 mpg, I'll get 46 to 49 mpg. If I keep it between 60 and 65 mph, I'll get low 50 mpg. Wondering if maybe the main jet is too rich. Bike runs fine under all conditions. Just not getting the super high gas mileage others report, at least at 75-80 mph cruising. Under the same conditions, my BMW F800 gives 48 to 50 mpg.

July 29th, 2013, 12:05 PM	#362
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	sounds right to me. tuck more for better milage __________________________________________________

July 29th, 2013, 12:11 PM	#363
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	I get around 55-60 MPG with stock gearing with 80% highway and 20% city, with most of my highway riding done betwen 70-75 MPH indicated and almost always in a full tuck. __________________________________________________

July 29th, 2013, 12:21 PM	#364
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	With a stock bike, in town (25-45mph) I get mid-60s mpg. Once I hit the freeway/interstate it starts dropping. I've averaged 60-70mph and gotten around 50-55mpg. I know going 80mph drops it down to around 45-48 mpg. After doing two long road trips, with a variety of riding and road surfaces and environmental conditions, I've given up stating a range. My bike gets 200miles give or take before I should start looking to fill up. __________________________________________________ <-- 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.

July 29th, 2013, 12:42 PM	#365
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/merged __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 29th, 2013, 03:38 PM	#366
passive101 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	How many miles per tank are people getting? I don't know how much I trust a fuel gauge that doesn't even start showing a reading sometimes for over a minute after the bike is running. How many miles out of a tank are you getting? Side note (How low can the fuel in the tank get before it's into the danger zone?)

July 29th, 2013, 03:49 PM	#367
teh ninjette.org member Name: Teh Location: Hercules Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 650R Posts: 24 Blog Entries: 6	I think I get about 51 miles per gallon which is not bad. I fill up my tank every 3 days of commuting (180 miles) __________________________________________________ "I was out of the country visiting my aging mother and families"

July 29th, 2013, 03:52 PM	#368
red5 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Chattanooga Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 15.256 Posts: 263	I fill up every 200 but have gone as far as 235 on a tank. I'm stock except for 2 washers under the needles. __________________________________________________ "We're not always doing business, but we're always open." "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan

July 29th, 2013, 04:02 PM	#369
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	Check this thread that @Alex just bumped back to life: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13536 __________________________________________________ <-- 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.

July 29th, 2013, 04:43 PM	#372
Driddle ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Murrieta, California Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 288	I make it to about 198 miles each time before I feel afraid and go fill up. I am yet to break 200. But ive only had it like a month. __________________________________________________ 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r \| Yoshimura Stainless Full Exhaust \| Pazzo Levers \| Puig Double Bubble \| DynoJet Stage 2 \| K&N Intake \|

July 29th, 2013, 04:52 PM	#373
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/merged __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 29th, 2013, 07:19 PM	#374
JH PiNoY ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: St. Augustine Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R Posts: 13	How are all these people getting high MPGs. I only get 45 mpg and typically cruise at 8-9k rpms.

October 3rd, 2013, 03:11 PM	#375
mikromo ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Independence, MO Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador, 1999 Honda VFR800, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, 2010 Kawasaki ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 59	Gas mileage So, I read somewhere that these Ninjettes are good for 70+ MPG. My new to me 2010, got just 44mpg my 1st tank. That being said, I must say I have flogged this little tiddler like a rented mule for my 1st full tank. That tank also included a 4 - 5 mile topspeed run, and several commutes at or near 90mph....do you think that had anything to do with it? I've decided to go a little easy on this 2nd tank, and this morning took the back way to work, not exceeding 55mph and not once did I go WFO, nor did I rev it much past 6k. I guess the jury is still out, but just a note... when I comute on the Ninjette's older big brother, a 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R (and I flog it too) I get 42mpg.

October 4th, 2013, 02:03 AM	#376
jokesonyou24 ninjette.org foodie Name: Josh Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): None...Yet Posts: 248	Well from I've been told, and seen with my own eyes via friends bikes, If you run them at around 65-75 MPH they average around 68-78 MPG depending on a few factors obviously: wind, maintaining a steady cruising speed, stop and go riding, etc. I've heard of people getting upwards of 80+ MPG, but I'm not sure about that. __________________________________________________ Unfortunately, by the time you come to the realization that this does not, in fact, actually say anything remotely useful, you've wasted 3 seconds of your life you'll never get back...

October 4th, 2013, 03:53 AM	#377
mikromo ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Independence, MO Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador, 1999 Honda VFR800, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, 2010 Kawasaki ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 59	I think the problem is trying to stay ahead of traffic on my daily comute. Most people around here seem to go 80+ mph, and since I have always ridden pretty fast bikes....no problem staying ahead of the cager's. So I've had a long habit of filtering through traffic, so I don't have to "ride in formation" with all the people eating, putting on makeup, talking/texting, or just plain not paying attention. When I try to ride the Ninjette in the same manor......well, you really just can't, because it won't accelerate, from say, 80, so I end up right there with the cage's. However, there is a back way to work, and from now on, that's the route I will go. I rotate my bikes everyday, the "big" burners I'll ride the "fast" route, on the tiddler, the back way. I'll report back at my next fill up. I'm looking for 70mpg+

October 4th, 2013, 04:08 AM	#378
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	It seems the newgens also just don't get as good gas mileage as the pregens. Between the pregen I had before, my newgen, and my 300, the newgen gets the worst mileage. Pregen had the best.

October 4th, 2013, 05:11 AM	#379
Kokosun Are you sure about that? Name: That's "Sir" to you! Location: Chorleywood (Nr. London) Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-F16, Versys KLE650 CAF Posts: 418	Go check out Fuelly. http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/kawasaki/ex250 Seems that the mid-50's (US) is average mpg, with some of the best in the 70's and some of the worst in the 40's. I've seen posts on this site from people that are really into fuel economy and they get AMAZING numbers. Personally, I get around 60-65mpg. It doesn't seem to matter how I ride in terms of hard or gentle, but it makes a big difference dependent on load. If I have tank bag and panniers on, the fuel consumption drops quickly. If I carry a passenger, it drops further still. I don't think that the little engine is intended to haul around a lot of drag.

October 4th, 2013, 08:26 AM	#380
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13536 http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...hlight=mileage It all depends on how you ride and how you fill up. I commute mostly 80-90mph indicated and get around 50mpg. edit: bike has 15/44 sprockets FWIW

October 4th, 2013, 08:49 AM	#381
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	I can say trying to hold a steady 80mph on an 800 mile trip I got a pretty steady 50mpg....

October 4th, 2013, 09:31 AM	#382
mikromo ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Independence, MO Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador, 1999 Honda VFR800, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, 2010 Kawasaki ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 59	Geez, at a steady 80mph, my VFR get's 52mpg, and the ZRX about 44mpg, not to mention my old Guzzi, at a steady 65mph (it's "happy spot") I've got 55 mpg, pretty impressive from a 43 year old pushrod twin.

October 4th, 2013, 09:49 AM	#383
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	My average mpg between the different Ninjettes: Pregen - 59mpg w/ a best of 67mpg Newgen - 46mpg w/ a best of 58mpg 300 - 57mpg w/ a best of 62mpg It could just be the particular newgen I have isn't that great but there's a huge difference in mileage and I rode the same way on every bike.

October 4th, 2013, 11:12 AM	#384
jackliu239 ninjette.org member Name: Jack Location: California Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: 81	I only ride my 2006 EX250 in stop and go conditions, and I normally shift at 8k RPM, I'm getting anywhere from 48-52 MPG. Still a whole lot better than my 24MPG SUV

October 4th, 2013, 12:25 PM	#385
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	Can't anyone just say.... 200miles per tank ~58mpg

October 4th, 2013, 06:18 PM	#387
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	What do you mean? If I'm getting 200mi/tank and a fill-up is 3.5gal, that's 57.5mpg. I don't understand your post.

October 6th, 2013, 10:44 AM	#388
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Ah , fuel economy, one of my favorite topics! On the Greenaero streamliner my last 3 tankfill average is over 109 mpg. I just got a new best tankfill of 146.6 mpg on a recent testing run. On my 2005 Ninjette the last 3 tankfill average is 83 mpg. I've started to modify it from stock and so far have raised the gearing ( from 14/45 to 15/41), changed the windscreen and fully faired in the front wheel. With these mods I should be able to break past the 100mpg range on a testing run. I should be able to raise my average to around 90 mpg in regular use. I'm happy to answer questions about what you can do to improve your fuel economy. Getting better fuel economy is a lot like losing weight; its not complicated but it takes some work and discipline. I wrote an article that you can check out here http://twofiftymag.com/2012/11/max-m...rmiling-guide/ YMMV

October 8th, 2013, 07:44 PM	#389
KrazyWalle ninjette.org member Name: oswaldo Location: Clarksville,Tn Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Passion Red, Ca Model) Posts: 107	Filled up today 47mpg. This gas tank was used for my rejeting. Did alot of crazy throttle testing, idling, top speed runs to triple digits, lots of WOT, mid throttle, lots of blipping. Anything imaginable was done, so ill see how the next fill up will be. I Have to go back to normal commuting to work, with the occasional WOT runs.. Not really necessary but it's so much fun now.. I have achieved 255mi one time when it was stock, but it had less than a gallon in the tank. Was averaging 52-55 with Full areaP, 2 washers, snorkel removed, and a 15T fs. I usually run it till it hits the red sometimes sooner. I ride out of my way (24mi round trip) just to fill up with 93 Ethanol free, I like to believe it does something special for her. God forbid I have to put in .3~.4 gallons of regular gas just to make it to the ethanol free gas. I Read some stuff online about ethanol free gas and I figured I'd give it a try, been using it for a few months now. __________________________________________________ I would be rich by now if I had a dollar for every person that has told me "You need to upgrade, You need a bigger bike, You need more power..."

October 8th, 2013, 08:07 PM	#390
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I was getting low to mid-40s. After changing the spark plugs, it jumped to lower 50s. I am satisfied with my mileage now

October 8th, 2013, 09:16 PM	#392
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I seriously get unknown fuel mileage... I go till I think I need gas, an stArt the cycle again... Gets better mileage than any vehicle I have had before so "shoo fly don't bother me" __________________________________________________

October 28th, 2013, 10:49 AM	#394
mikromo ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Independence, MO Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador, 1999 Honda VFR800, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, 2010 Kawasaki ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 59	disappointing MPG Well, yesterday was a semi nice day, so after the Chiefs game I took all 3 of my scoots to the gas station for a fill up and the proper amount of stabil. Winters coming and around here your never really sure when it will become too nasty to ride. I like to be prepared...... anyway, I took the opportunity to calculate all 3 bikes MPG. On the Ninjette's last tank I made sure I did no freeway riding and was very careful to not go WFO everywhere, and generaly rode it in a careful, gas conserving way. MPG? 51, 1200cc ZRX? 44 800cc VFR? 42. Needless to say I was a little miffed that the Ninjette was only 51 mpg (2010 model). I have seen middle 50's on my ZRX (just tooling around) and on the road (like a distance trip) the VFR has hit low 50's, I was hoping for 65mpg+, but I guess I'll never see it, regardless of how light I am on the throttle, anyone here see a lot higher than 50?? I haven't replaced the plugs yet, but I did do an oil change and cleaned the (filthy) air cleaner, I thought these things really sipped the gas, but I'm guessin' I'm wrong.

October 28th, 2013, 11:01 AM	#395
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Yours is not normal, Mike. I have a naked pre-gen that is used mostly on freeway at sustained indicated 80 mph, rolling consistently for 56~58 Floridian flat miles on one gallon of E10 (gasoline + 10% ethanol). A valves' adjustment may help. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

October 28th, 2013, 11:04 AM	#396
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	I had a 2009 and I never got better then 52 mpg and mostly got 48. Your right it was disappointing. Then there is this bunch http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=142836

October 28th, 2013, 12:08 PM	#397
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	That's actually decent mileage for my newgen 250. I was getting low 40s at first lol. I believe pre-gens get better mileage overall though.

October 28th, 2013, 12:11 PM	#398
OregonBob ninjette.org member Name: Terry Location: Oregon Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 12	I just got a 2012 and have put just over 300 miles on it... I am getting around 40-45 right now... I am hoping that after it breaks in a little, that will increase... Any thoughts?

October 28th, 2013, 12:53 PM	#399
Trubin Easy Rider Name: Alex Location: Brooklyn Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 126	Im in same boat For some reason my mpg also doesn't get any better then 45 I recently started filling up with regular gas and it hasn't affected mpg at all. I fill up every 100 miles and its always above 2 gallons usually between 2.2- 2.4 gal Never actually had 50mpg. Does it mean I should clean out carbs or something? __________________________________________________ www.atrubindesign.com