How many miles per tank?

Yasko · February 19th, 2011, 11:15 PM

I'm getting 240 miles a tank with the 15t setup...

How far are you getting???

Snake · February 20th, 2011, 08:28 AM

I have the 15t setup as well and I get 200 to 220 miles per tank.

ninjabrewer · February 20th, 2011, 08:50 AM

Stock, usually fill up around 220, but have gone as far as 250 before filling up.

Snake · February 20th, 2011, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

I have the 15t setup as well and I get 200 to 220 miles per tank.

Just to be clear. The miles above are when the bike starts to sputter and I have to switch over to reserve.

JeffM · February 20th, 2011, 10:33 AM

I need to switch over at about 190-ish and average about 50mpg. I must be riding too hard.

Yasko · February 20th, 2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Just to be clear. The miles above are when the bike starts to sputter and I have to switch over to reserve.

I didn't switch to reserve, but the bike would not stay started it was empty...

choneofakind · February 21st, 2011, 12:58 PM

I usually hit the reserve around 240 miles.
except that one time when i forgot and left it on reserve after filling up

that was the longest walk to a gas station ever...

austexjg · February 21st, 2011, 04:11 PM

I always get between 51-55 mpg and I ride it WOT...

frankfong · February 28th, 2011, 08:23 PM

I just installed my new JT 15 teeth front sprocket today and took it for a test ride. It is so much more enjoyable now to ride! With the stock 14t, the vibration from the 10,000 rpms @ 80mph was making my hands numb. Some riders report it being sluggish in lower rpms but I did not find that to be the case. Then again I don't race myself to every red light either. With the 15t, I was able to drop the rpms down to around 8500.

I got about 170 miles to a tank with the 14t before getting nervous and switching to reserve. I am anxious to find out what I will get now with the
15t riding mostly highway speeds of 70mph.

Most of my riding is highway commuting so I am also thinking of changing the rear sprocket to a 44 or lower.

Yasko · February 28th, 2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankfong

I just installed my new JT 15 teeth front sprocket today and took it for a test ride. It is so much more enjoyable now to ride! With the stock 14t, the vibration from the 10,000 rpms @ 80mph was making my hands numb. Some riders report it being sluggish in lower rpms but I did not find that to be the case. Then again I don't race myself to every red light either. With the 15t, I was able to drop the rpms down to around 8500.

I got about 170 miles to a tank with the 14t before getting nervous and switching to reserve. I am anxious to find out what I will get now with the
15t riding mostly highway speeds of 70mph.

Most of my riding is highway commuting so I am also thinking of changing the rear sprocket to a 44 or lower.

I love my 15t setup...It made such a big difference in the ride...I think you'll see your mpgs go way up...

"A" · March 1st, 2011, 04:39 PM

Stock sprockets. I get about 200 mi. when I reach for the reserve switch.

I weigh about 160 lb. with full riding gear on me, avoid highway riding whenever I can, I rarely use brakes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooph

I usually get between 250 and 300 to a tank. The gauge is very deceptive....

Dude, wrong thread for 08 Ninja..

Yasko · March 1st, 2011, 11:18 PM

I'm 185lbs in all my gear, with a mix of highway and main roads, gusty wind, and I use my brakes when ever appropriate...Regular gas...

I'll run it dry this weekend to see if I can get 250 miles...

spooph · March 2nd, 2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "A"

Dude, wrong thread for 08 Ninja..

Sorry, my bad. I need to pay more attention.

sombo · March 4th, 2011, 07:35 AM

With how mine is set up I was usually getting around 200-220 before fillup and hitting reserve between 190-210 depending on how I was riding that week. After getting it serviced here recently I've seen a drop in milage. Last night I had to hit reserve closer to 170 and this morning put 4.2 gallons in with 180miles on it. Not happy at all to see such a big change. I lost a good 10mpg from this service. I don't think I'll be going back to them again unless it's an emergency. Might try to get it dynotuned in the future.

frankfong · March 7th, 2011, 04:25 PM

I rode my new 15T for a whole tank this week. I did not completely run it dry because I won't have time to stop and fill up this week but this is how it turned out:

222 miles
3.2 gallons to top off (If I recall, the main tank is 4 gallons so I still had .8 gallons left until I needed to tap reserve)
69.34 MPG

I did have to ride a little more aggressively than I usually ride (80+ mph) or I would be late for work a couple of days this week but otherwise, I think I could have gotten better MPG. Also, I am weighing in at 220lbs with gear so I'll have to work on that.

I am going to REALLY try to freeway ride at 65 mph this tank and see what I get.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankfong

I just installed my new JT 15 teeth front sprocket today and took it for a test ride. It is so much more enjoyable now to ride! With the stock 14t, the vibration from the 10,000 rpms @ 80mph was making my hands numb. Some riders report it being sluggish in lower rpms but I did not find that to be the case. Then again I don't race myself to every red light either. With the 15t, I was able to drop the rpms down to around 8500.

I got about 170 miles to a tank with the 14t before getting nervous and switching to reserve. I am anxious to find out what I will get now with the
15t riding mostly highway speeds of 70mph.

Most of my riding is highway commuting so I am also thinking of changing the rear sprocket to a 44 or lower.

"A" · March 7th, 2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankfong

I am going to REALLY try to freeway ride at 65 mph this tank and see what I get.

Good luck with that.. Locally, the highways have 55 mph speed limit..

If I travel at the speed limit (in the right lane), I get tailgated, flashed high beams, angry drivers surround me.

If I travel at 65 mph, I still get tailgated and passed like I'm standing still..

02ninjaeastbay · March 25th, 2011, 08:57 PM

I just got my bike and its been heavily modded, and today I had to switch to reserve at 135 miles. Im new at these 250's but is something wrong here?

Yasko · March 25th, 2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02ninjaeastbay

I just got my bike and its been heavily modded, and today I had to switch to reserve at 135 miles. Im new at these 250's but is something wrong here?

135 on a full tank???

02ninjaeastbay · March 25th, 2011, 10:07 PM

Mhmm. I just got this bike and I have been riding it a bit hard, i'm just not sure if the mods can account for the fuel mileage. It seems a bit crazy to me.

kkim · March 25th, 2011, 10:17 PM

was the tank filled all the way to the top when the trip meter was zeroed?

02ninjaeastbay · March 25th, 2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

was the tank filled all the way to the top when the trip meter was zeroed?

yes it was.

kkim · March 25th, 2011, 10:24 PM

try it again on a second tank and see if it comes out the same. I'm sure it will improve as you learn to ride the bike with a steadier hand.

how many gallons went in to fill it this last time?

AncientTV · March 26th, 2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02ninjaeastbay

I just got my bike and its been heavily modded, and today I had to switch to reserve at 135 miles. Im new at these 250's but is something wrong here?

Your bike may be running really rich.

bhalv · March 26th, 2011, 12:52 PM

usually after about 200 or so depending on how much fun im having

speedgsx98 · March 26th, 2011, 11:20 PM

Throwing my 15t sprocket on in a couple days. I commute all freeway miles @ 70mph. I haven't kept track since buying my bike a week ago. I weigh 150lbs. I use a tank bag with a jacket in it for padding. I rest the chin of my helmet on the bag and tuck in as tight as I can for the 1/2 hour ride to work on the freeway. My best tank on my last 250 ninja a couple years ago was 73mpg's without tucking at the same speeds. I expect to get 5 mpg more with the tuck @ 70mph this time. Shooting for a consistent 70 actual mpg.

Yasko · March 27th, 2011, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedgsx98

Throwing my 15t sprocket on in a couple days. I commute all freeway miles @ 70mph. I haven't kept track since buying my bike a week ago. I weigh 150lbs. I use a tank bag with a jacket in it for padding. I rest the chin of my helmet on the bag and tuck in as tight as I can for the 1/2 hour ride to work on the freeway. My best tank on my last 250 ninja a couple years ago was 73mpg's without tucking at the same speeds. I expect to get 5 mpg more with the tuck @ 70mph this time. Shooting for a consistent 70 actual mpg.

You'll love the 15t...70 mpg with smart ridding should no problem...I'm doing 65mpg with no work...

February 19th, 2011, 11:15 PM	#1
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	How many miles per tank? I'm getting 240 miles a tank with the 15t setup... How far are you getting???

February 20th, 2011, 08:50 AM	#3
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Stock, usually fill up around 220, but have gone as far as 250 before filling up. __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

February 20th, 2011, 10:33 AM	#5
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I need to switch over at about 190-ish and average about 50mpg. I must be riding too hard. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

February 28th, 2011, 08:23 PM	#9
frankfong ninjette.org member Name: Frank Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 14	New JT 15 Teeth I just installed my new JT 15 teeth front sprocket today and took it for a test ride. It is so much more enjoyable now to ride! With the stock 14t, the vibration from the 10,000 rpms @ 80mph was making my hands numb. Some riders report it being sluggish in lower rpms but I did not find that to be the case. Then again I don't race myself to every red light either. With the 15t, I was able to drop the rpms down to around 8500. I got about 170 miles to a tank with the 14t before getting nervous and switching to reserve. I am anxious to find out what I will get now with the 15t riding mostly highway speeds of 70mph. Most of my riding is highway commuting so I am also thinking of changing the rear sprocket to a 44 or lower.

March 26th, 2011, 11:20 PM	#25
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	Throwing my 15t sprocket on in a couple days. I commute all freeway miles @ 70mph. I haven't kept track since buying my bike a week ago. I weigh 150lbs. I use a tank bag with a jacket in it for padding. I rest the chin of my helmet on the bag and tuck in as tight as I can for the 1/2 hour ride to work on the freeway. My best tank on my last 250 ninja a couple years ago was 73mpg's without tucking at the same speeds. I expect to get 5 mpg more with the tuck @ 70mph this time. Shooting for a consistent 70 actual mpg. __________________________________________________ 90 EX250 Ninja, 92 FZR600, 86 CR125, 77 GS750, 73 RD350, 86 CR250, RD350 in SRX250 frame, 75 RD350, 99 RM125, 99 GSXR750, 07 Reflex, 02 250 Ninja, 02 GSXR1k, 08 ZX10R, 07 250 Ninja, 05 250 ninja

February 20th, 2011, 08:28 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	I have the 15t setup as well and I get 200 to 220 miles per tank.

February 21st, 2011, 12:58 PM	#7
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I usually hit the reserve around 240 miles. except that one time when i forgot and left it on reserve after filling up that was the longest walk to a gas station ever...

February 21st, 2011, 04:11 PM	#8
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	I always get between 51-55 mpg and I ride it WOT...

March 1st, 2011, 11:18 PM	#12
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I'm 185lbs in all my gear, with a mix of highway and main roads, gusty wind, and I use my brakes when ever appropriate...Regular gas... I'll run it dry this weekend to see if I can get 250 miles...

March 4th, 2011, 07:35 AM	#14
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	With how mine is set up I was usually getting around 200-220 before fillup and hitting reserve between 190-210 depending on how I was riding that week. After getting it serviced here recently I've seen a drop in milage. Last night I had to hit reserve closer to 170 and this morning put 4.2 gallons in with 180miles on it. Not happy at all to see such a big change. I lost a good 10mpg from this service. I don't think I'll be going back to them again unless it's an emergency. Might try to get it dynotuned in the future.

March 25th, 2011, 08:57 PM	#17
02ninjaeastbay ninjette.org member Name: Gabe Location: East Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 57	I just got my bike and its been heavily modded, and today I had to switch to reserve at 135 miles. Im new at these 250's but is something wrong here?

March 25th, 2011, 10:07 PM	#19
02ninjaeastbay ninjette.org member Name: Gabe Location: East Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 57	Mhmm. I just got this bike and I have been riding it a bit hard, i'm just not sure if the mods can account for the fuel mileage. It seems a bit crazy to me.

March 25th, 2011, 10:17 PM	#20
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	was the tank filled all the way to the top when the trip meter was zeroed?

March 25th, 2011, 10:24 PM	#22
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	try it again on a second tank and see if it comes out the same. I'm sure it will improve as you learn to ride the bike with a steadier hand. how many gallons went in to fill it this last time?

March 26th, 2011, 12:52 PM	#24
bhalv ninjette.org member Name: brent Location: NOVA/ LYNCHBURG Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 93 ninja 250 Posts: 111	usually after about 200 or so depending on how much fun im having

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