I got 100 MPG!

coffeecandy · August 21st, 2009, 10:29 PM

Not me but someone on Ecomodder.com got 100 mpg on their ninja 250.

Snake · August 22nd, 2009, 06:45 AM

Wow and I thought that 70 MPG was the best we could expect.

coffeecandy · August 26th, 2009, 10:59 PM

yeah I think when i need to change sprockets i'll do that...10k rpm on the freeway at 80mph is kinda sketchy to me...so far i'm averaging 50mpg

Postiez · August 27th, 2009, 12:37 PM

ya, the freeway kills my mpg

Grn99Kawi · August 27th, 2009, 04:29 PM

100mpg? Did they coast down hills with the ignition off? I call Shenanigans!

Alex · August 27th, 2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grn99Kawi

I call Shenanigans!

jola · August 27th, 2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coffeecandy

yeah I think when i need to change sprockets i'll do that...10k rpm on the freeway at 80mph is kinda sketchy to me...so far i'm averaging 50mpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Postiez

ya, the freeway kills my mpg

The difference between 65 and 70 mph is significant, let alone 65 and 80. Cruising at 65 all freeway I would get around 68 mpg. Of course it takes more time to get to your destination.

coffeecandy · August 28th, 2009, 11:28 PM

on this hot night, i went about 70ish and it was a nice breeze till i hit stinky milpitas.

I filled up tonight with for 2.7 gallons and with 125 miles on the odometer and got 46mpg. going 90 mph is pretty much killing my gas mileage.

Apex · August 29th, 2009, 09:03 AM

They had to mod it to get that gas mileage. The only bike I know that can pull that off is the CRF250. I'm guessing they tweaked it for gas mileage. Reducing the amount of air going in, and adjusting the jets, etc.

I've hit 70mpg before, but wow. Maybe he was in 6th cruising at 40mph all day.

Jerry · August 29th, 2009, 11:48 PM

But then I read his post...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...50-a-8686.html

The mods are minor, it's the driving style that does it IMO.

there's the part about EOC, which is Engine Off Coasting, and DWB--Driving Without Brakes.

Also, driving under the speed limit...using top gear at low speeds.

I'm willing to believe he did it.

It doesn't sound like much fun, though....I doubt I'd have the resolve to stick to the hypermiling style of riding...

Easygoing · September 6th, 2009, 12:22 AM

Sounds like the same principles as "hypermiling" in hybrids. Sure you can pull 80-90mpg out of a Honda Civic Hybrid (instead of 40mpg) using EOC and DWB, but it'll drive most people nuts.

I took my daughter's Civic Hybrid on the freeway when it was brand new and went like 50mph in the slow lane as an experiment and did indeed bump the mileage to 60+mpg, but it was aggravating. I don't worry about mileage anymore in that car. It is what it is.

Same for the bike. If I take it out, it'll be whatever it will be. No use hypermiling and getting steamrolled by a cager on the phone or something

Easygoing · September 6th, 2009, 12:24 AM

OH, and sorry, props to theycallmeebryan for the achievement. I am not trying to take anything away from him. If hypermiling is his game, more power

CZroe · September 6th, 2009, 12:44 AM

CycleWorld supposedly got 72.x MPG seemingly without even trying in their tests of a pre-gen (Petrol Pinchers article).

noche_caliente · September 6th, 2009, 10:53 AM

motorcyclist got 6-something in their test of riding til it runs dry

inbox526 · September 28th, 2009, 05:45 PM

so is it a bad thing that im averaging around 43mpg? As for my riding style, i generally keep the shifts at 4-5k rpms but i ride at 10k in 6th on the freeway. Is the freeway whats affecting my mileage?

CZroe · September 28th, 2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by inbox526

so is it a bad thing that im averaging around 43mpg? As for my riding style, i generally keep the shifts at 4-5k rpms but i ride at 10k in 6th on the freeway. Is the freeway whats affecting my mileage?

I thought I was the only one.

Rayme · September 28th, 2009, 06:09 PM

Pulse and glide on the ninja would get insane MPG if used properly. I get the best MPG when I average 90-100 KM/h...65+ MPG.

Hedge36 · October 1st, 2009, 12:08 PM

Jeebus. And here I was all impressed about averaging 56mpg doing 85 on the freeway for 5 hours... with a 65lb duffle bag strapped to the tail.

TreyE · October 7th, 2009, 12:42 PM

i got 67 last time and my tank wouldnt even fill up to 3.5 gallons when i refueled

null0 · October 10th, 2009, 12:16 AM

I've never seen more than 60. Usually I get around 45-50. 14/47 sprockets though.

sprale · November 16th, 2009, 02:45 PM

I've seen 81mpg once, just trying to see if I could push it high. It was a stretch of 29 North of Austin, riding at about 60mph enjoying the scenery. If I went hipermiler on it, I could probably go higher, but I'm not an extreme geek about mileage.

min nin · November 17th, 2009, 07:29 PM

73.2 mpg. last fill up.

15-43 still on break in. rpm under 6000, & easy driving.

Snake · November 17th, 2009, 07:33 PM

I always average 55mpg.

CZroe · November 18th, 2009, 04:44 PM

I barely mustered 50MPG again. It's only the second time I've done so and I had to ride in the slow lanes and stick to 50MPH and under to do it.

nate-bama · November 18th, 2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

I barely mustered 50MPG again. It's only the second time I've done so and I had to ride in the slow lanes and stick to 50MPH and under to do it.

better take that mpg sticker off...a dork in a prius is snarling at ya!

min nin · December 16th, 2009, 07:49 PM

69.99

August 21st, 2009, 10:29 PM	#1
coffeecandy ninjette.org member Name: Eli Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 159	I got 100 MPG! Not me but someone on Ecomodder.com got 100 mpg on their ninja 250. __________________________________________________ Bay Area Event Coming Up: June 2, 2012 Mike's Newb Group Ride

August 26th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#3
coffeecandy ninjette.org member Name: Eli Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 159	yeah I think when i need to change sprockets i'll do that...10k rpm on the freeway at 80mph is kinda sketchy to me...so far i'm averaging 50mpg __________________________________________________ Bay Area Event Coming Up: June 2, 2012 Mike's Newb Group Ride

August 27th, 2009, 04:29 PM	#5
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	100mpg? Did they coast down hills with the ignition off? I call Shenanigans! __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

August 28th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#8
coffeecandy ninjette.org member Name: Eli Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 159	on this hot night, i went about 70ish and it was a nice breeze till i hit stinky milpitas. I filled up tonight with for 2.7 gallons and with 125 miles on the odometer and got 46mpg. going 90 mph is pretty much killing my gas mileage. __________________________________________________ Bay Area Event Coming Up: June 2, 2012 Mike's Newb Group Ride

August 29th, 2009, 09:03 AM	#9
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	They had to mod it to get that gas mileage. The only bike I know that can pull that off is the CRF250. I'm guessing they tweaked it for gas mileage. Reducing the amount of air going in, and adjusting the jets, etc. I've hit 70mpg before, but wow. Maybe he was in 6th cruising at 40mph all day. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

August 22nd, 2009, 06:45 AM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Wow and I thought that 70 MPG was the best we could expect.

August 27th, 2009, 12:37 PM	#4
Postiez ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 250 Posts: 233	ya, the freeway kills my mpg

August 29th, 2009, 11:48 PM	#10
Jerry ninjette.org member Name: Jerry Location: California Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 178	I was about to call BS.... But then I read his post... http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...50-a-8686.html The mods are minor, it's the driving style that does it IMO. there's the part about EOC, which is Engine Off Coasting, and DWB--Driving Without Brakes. Also, driving under the speed limit...using top gear at low speeds. I'm willing to believe he did it. It doesn't sound like much fun, though....I doubt I'd have the resolve to stick to the hypermiling style of riding...

September 6th, 2009, 12:22 AM	#11
Easygoing ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Pacifica, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250, Vulcan Classic LT Posts: 16	Sounds like the same principles as "hypermiling" in hybrids. Sure you can pull 80-90mpg out of a Honda Civic Hybrid (instead of 40mpg) using EOC and DWB, but it'll drive most people nuts. I took my daughter's Civic Hybrid on the freeway when it was brand new and went like 50mph in the slow lane as an experiment and did indeed bump the mileage to 60+mpg, but it was aggravating. I don't worry about mileage anymore in that car. It is what it is. Same for the bike. If I take it out, it'll be whatever it will be. No use hypermiling and getting steamrolled by a cager on the phone or something

September 6th, 2009, 12:24 AM	#12
Easygoing ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Pacifica, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250, Vulcan Classic LT Posts: 16	OH, and sorry, props to theycallmeebryan for the achievement. I am not trying to take anything away from him. If hypermiling is his game, more power

September 6th, 2009, 12:44 AM	#13
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	CycleWorld supposedly got 72.x MPG seemingly without even trying in their tests of a pre-gen (Petrol Pinchers article).

September 6th, 2009, 10:53 AM	#14
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	motorcyclist got 6-something in their test of riding til it runs dry __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

September 28th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#15
inbox526 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Southern Cali Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 49	so is it a bad thing that im averaging around 43mpg? As for my riding style, i generally keep the shifts at 4-5k rpms but i ride at 10k in 6th on the freeway. Is the freeway whats affecting my mileage?

September 28th, 2009, 06:09 PM	#17
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	Pulse and glide on the ninja would get insane MPG if used properly. I get the best MPG when I average 90-100 KM/h...65+ MPG. __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

October 1st, 2009, 12:08 PM	#18
Hedge36 SooperChikkin. Name: Scott Location: Northern CA Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW R1200GS Adventure, '07 250 Ninja Posts: 107	Jeebus. And here I was all impressed about averaging 56mpg doing 85 on the freeway for 5 hours... with a 65lb duffle bag strapped to the tail.

October 7th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#19
TreyE ninjette.org member Name: Trey Location: Tampa, FL Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kaw Ninja 250 Posts: 28	i got 67 last time and my tank wouldnt even fill up to 3.5 gallons when i refueled

October 10th, 2009, 12:16 AM	#20
null0 ninjette.org member Name: Allan Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 F17 Posts: 73	I've never seen more than 60. Usually I get around 45-50. 14/47 sprockets though.

November 16th, 2009, 02:45 PM	#21
sprale Dead-thread Necromancer! Name: Levon Location: Central Texas Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): K5 V-Strom Posts: 144 Blog Entries: 3	I've seen 81mpg once, just trying to see if I could push it high. It was a stretch of 29 North of Austin, riding at about 60mph enjoying the scenery. If I went hipermiler on it, I could probably go higher, but I'm not an extreme geek about mileage. __________________________________________________ Dead-thread Necromancer! 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 ZG250 Quarter-Concours commuter Gone 2005 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 Big Black Vee future hack?

November 17th, 2009, 07:29 PM	#22
min nin ninjette.org member Name: terry Location: SW fla Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 94	73.2 mpg. last fill up. 15-43 still on break in. rpm under 6000, & easy driving.

November 17th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#23
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I always average 55mpg.

November 18th, 2009, 04:44 PM	#24
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I barely mustered 50MPG again. It's only the second time I've done so and I had to ride in the slow lanes and stick to 50MPH and under to do it.

December 16th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#26
min nin ninjette.org member Name: terry Location: SW fla Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 94	69.99

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