Gas Mileage- Is your a Sipper or iz it Sooopazz, yo!! - Page 5

Alex · July 21st, 2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill N

I mean uncorrected by knowing the speedo and odometer are about 10 % conservative. So add 10% to my 62 and I get 68 MPG.

You're getting fantastic mileage either way, but most of our odometers are much closer to accurate than the speedos, and fairly represent the miles traveled by the ninjette.

ninjabrewer · July 21st, 2009, 05:58 PM

I have had a few trips on the freeway, about an hour or less, with avg speed around 75 or 80. That is not me trying to be a speed demon, thats hanging with traffic. Those jaunts get me around 57. And also with no corrections worked in, I take the milage off the trip odometer, and divide the amount of the fill up into that.

nb

BlueRaven · July 21st, 2009, 06:31 PM

Me and Lockie both filled up at the same spot and ran for hours. When we looked at our gages his was at 1/4 tank and mine was a hair less than 1/2 at the end of our run. I guess that our weights might've been a factor? I do over 60 mpg.

noche_caliente · July 21st, 2009, 08:09 PM

BR - any jetting differences?

BlueRaven · July 22nd, 2009, 06:55 AM

I believe we are both stock, even have matching cracked right fairings...lol

almost40 · July 22nd, 2009, 08:00 AM

Upper 50's when riding on the street
Lower 40's on the track.

Snake · July 22nd, 2009, 08:59 AM

I average a consistant 55 MPG and everything is stock on the bike except for a 15T sprocket on the front and Sport Demons front and back.

nate-bama · July 24th, 2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

I believe we are both stock, even have matching cracked right fairings...lol

uh so what is a french frog?

BlueRaven · August 2nd, 2009, 07:31 PM

The english speaking teens in New Brunswick Canada called us french ppl french frog. Never found out where it came from but we just didn't make a big fuss about it when we were in high school. When they made fun of us we'd just tell them we like to rub it....lol.

noche_caliente · August 3rd, 2009, 07:46 PM

So I've improved from my ghastly 49.9 mpg to 77.3 on the parkway this weekend!

cifex · August 6th, 2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJD022588

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

You must wear yourself raw on those Monday nights....

Couldn't resist!

cifex · August 6th, 2009, 10:52 AM

You should really include when you ride. If I am riding in the daytime when its 80F, the engine RPMs are about 1K higher than at the same speed in the same gear at night in 50F.

kkim · August 6th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cifex

You should really include when you ride. If I am riding in the daytime when its 80F, the engine RPMs are about 1K higher than at the same speed in the same gear at night in 50F.

sounds like you have the dreaded tach issue.

cifex · August 6th, 2009, 11:01 AM

I really don't think it's tach malfunction. The sound and feel of the bike indicate it is definitely running at a significantly lower RPM. I most noticed it around the 9K RPM mark because that is where it starts to really scream. Tach observation confirmed the sound / vibration difference I noticed, not the other way around.

What is the tach issue you speak of?

Alex · August 6th, 2009, 11:04 AM

Actual revs don't change due to temperature. If the rear wheel is turning a certain speed, the engine is turning a certain speed, directly related to the gear that it's in. If you are seeing varying revs on the tach, when you're going the same exact speed and in the same gear, you have a defective tach or a defective ignitor (which sends the signal to the tach, among other things).

Info about this on the wiki here:

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Ignitor_problem

cifex · August 6th, 2009, 11:10 AM

Those things wouldn't explain the change in sound though.

Could the speedo get MORE generous in the cold?

There has to be another solution besides dat i iz doopid!

Alex · August 6th, 2009, 11:39 AM

If the ignitor issue is causing the bike to run rougher, then a change in sound is possible. Highly unlikely that the speedo error percentage is temperature dependent.

karlosdajackal · October 5th, 2009, 01:18 AM

Still breaking it in as per manufacturer recommendations. Thought I'd post to give you an idea of what the Fuel Injected version is like.

So how I measured was, I waited till the fuel light came on (tank is 17 litres light comes on when you have 4 litres left). Drove around the corner and put 10 litres of gas in and reset the trip meter. Waited for the fuel light to come on again.

I got the following

In Euro metric terms 241.4 kilometres covered, 4.14 L/100km, €11.80
In UK imperial terms 150 miles covered, 68.2 mpg, £10.82
In US imperial terms 150 miles covered, 56.8 mpg, $17.26

So I reckon on a full tank, using 17L of Gas I could get 255miles/410km before I have to start pushing

Bike is totally stock, but temperature gauge stays near the bottom, so I would not be surprised if the fuel injection computer is running it a bit rich, (auto choke and all that). For the last 20 miles I put 5 strips of tape on the radiator and it gets about a 5th of the way up the temperature gauge. Going to add 1 or 2 more for the next tank.

devinjc · April 28th, 2010, 10:55 AM

My last tank dropped me to 34.9 mpg for my 5 mile commute. Ah Spring and redline 1, redline 2, redline 3.

2WheelGuy · April 28th, 2010, 11:19 AM

My pre-gens consistently average between 39-40 mpg, ON THE RACE TRACK!

CZroe · April 29th, 2010, 10:30 AM

My recent fill-up history: 50MPG; 49MPG; sprocket change (14:45 to 15:41); 47MPG; 45MPG; 43MPG... SOMETHING IS WRONG!

devinjc · April 29th, 2010, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2WheelGuy

My pre-gens consistently average between 39-40 mpg, ON THE RACE TRACK!

lol, but I have short twisty, stop sign, long straight, red light, short twisty, stop sign, long twisty, stop sign, short straight red light, short straight red light, short straight red light, short straight red light.

I do freely admit to spending waaay too much time above 10k, but 10k+ is why I don't need a bigger bike.

scotty · April 29th, 2010, 01:56 PM

filled up today, 64 MPG! All stock. I drive mostly city and a small amout of high way. I drive it easy too.

Scott1620 · April 30th, 2010, 06:42 AM

Measured mine for the first time and averaged 50mpg over 165 miles. I think it will be better next time I measure it, i rode with the choke on unknowingly for a few miles, and have been commuting in the cold mornings (upper 30s, low 40s F)...

TheDuck · May 5th, 2010, 08:45 PM

I tried to push the Ninja 250 as far as it could go on a tank of gas and got up to 248 miles. (About 55mpg when doing the math as refilled.) I would have gone further, but I was risking some of the gas stations being closed when I was leaving my friend's house late.

This bike has had the air box deleted, jetted up several sizes, needles raised and has an AreaP exhaust. It also has a 15/41 sprocket configuration for better fuel mileage, less heat, and less noise on the highway.

Another thing to note, usually I'm running it wide open in the twisties just above redline, lots of wheelies, and I still get about 50mpg. Otherwise when ridden gently and shut off for long traffic lights and trains it gets about 55mpg.

Link to original page on YouTube.

zenrush · May 5th, 2010, 08:56 PM

Totally stock bike. Lots of stop lights, short rides. 50mpg. I do not go over 10K very often.

Max hp isn't reached until something like 12,5000 right?

ninjabrewer · May 5th, 2010, 09:05 PM

I have already chimed in on this one, but that was when I first got the bike and got on here. On my recent ride from LA area to Tacoma, WA, every tank 'cept for one I got 49 MPG. That was all freeway, cruising about 80 indicated, 9500 RPM, or so. The one tank that differed was the one that took me through San Jose, 'frisco, across the Golden Gate bridge and back up to I-5. I got 57 or so on that one.

nb

CZroe · May 6th, 2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDuck

I tried to push the Ninja 250 as far as it could go on a tank of gas and got up to 248 miles. (About 55mpg when doing the math as refilled.) I would have gone further, but I was risking some of the gas stations being closed when I was leaving my friend's house late.

This bike has had the air box deleted, jetted up several sizes, needles raised and has an AreaP exhaust. It also has a 15/41 sprocket configuration for better fuel mileage, less heat, and less noise on the highway.

Another thing to note, usually I'm running it wide open in the twisties just above redline, lots of wheelies, and I still get about 50mpg. Otherwise when ridden gently and shut off for long traffic lights and trains it gets about 55mpg.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Thanks for the info. I weigh about the same as you and have 15:41 also but I still have the running rich issue. My economy dropped to 42MPG the last time I filled up. It's dropped about 1.5MPG steadily since the last service when I got the sprocket setup.

eddiekay · May 6th, 2010, 07:55 PM

116 miles Saturday morning
11-12 @ 5-10-mph (traffic)
70-75 @ 70+ mph ( on way to roads)
the rest on twisty roads
1.7 gallons
No windshield...bike had only 1800 miles on it....very pleased

izmail1215 · May 7th, 2010, 04:54 AM

like the post, i get 60s if i treat her good. lol

SCREEM · May 13th, 2010, 06:38 AM

I got 51.3 mpg on my last tank, I removed 7.5% of the indicated miles to correct the speedo inaccuracy, which on mine is 5% optimistic up to 80Kph and 10% off above that. I got 55.7mpg just going from the speedo

CZroe · May 13th, 2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCREEM

I got 51.3 mpg on my last tank, I removed 7.5% of the indicated miles to correct the speedo inaccuracy, which on mine is 5% optimistic up to 80Kph and 10% off above that. I got 55.7mpg just going from the speedo

The speedometer variance is not related to the odometer, if that is where you are getting your variance figures/measurements from. Otherwise, how did you determine an odometer variance?

SCREEM · May 13th, 2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

The speedometer variance is not related to the odometer, if that is where you are getting your variance figures/measurements from. Otherwise, how did you determine an odometer variance?

I figured if the speedo is off the odometer would be off as well, if thats not the case then I get 56mpg which is not bad, considering how cold it is here in the morning.

cb61 · May 13th, 2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I'd suggest putting some information in this thread about how to accurately calculate your gas mileage.

If you can't calculate your gas mileage you've got problems. Maybe you shouldn't be riding!

kkim · May 13th, 2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb61

If you can't calculate your gas mileage you've got problems. Maybe you shouldn't be riding!

you'd be surprised how many can't, yet still are able to ride a motorcycle. scary, isn't it?

SCREEM · May 24th, 2010, 12:18 PM

Just did the math on a tank of 92 octane.....64.3 mpg, that's 8 mpg better than the 87 octane result I get.

Good to know if your looking for maximum range on a trip.

kkim · May 24th, 2010, 01:25 PM

octane should not impact mpg, unless your engine is waaaay out of tune.

SCREEM · May 24th, 2010, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

octane should not impact mpg, unless your engine is waaaay out of tune.

could be the colder mornings I was using the bike on the 87octane tank that makes the difference, I have 87 in it atm, will see how it does now that it is warm up here.

bdavison · August 9th, 2010, 09:55 AM

In the city im getting between 56-65mpg for running around town and stuff. Im pretty aggressive on the throttle...I dont baby it, but Im not bouncing off the rev limiter either.

On the highway....WOWOWOW...saturday, I was getting a unreal 96mpg running 65mph in 6th gear for around 110 miles. That was a first for me....usually on the interstate I get right around the 70mpg range.

In all reality....I really dont care too much about its gas mileage. I check it at every fillup, not because Im concerned with gas milage, but because its a good early indicator of a problem like dirty air filters, and such. I fill up around the 1/4 tank, and it still under 8 bucks even if I ran premium...so who cares.

srsly · August 10th, 2010, 10:21 AM

Stock can, two shims, 100 jets, no snorkel: 40-45
I'm pretty sure this setup was rich too.

I just got my bike back Friday and it's got a full yosh on it now, no idea what size jets, no idea if they left the shims in the carb. I'll report back after a tank or three. I've been off the bike for a month since I got t-boned and now I'm just ripping it everywhere. So the first couple tanks may not be representative

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July 21st, 2009, 05:58 PM	#162
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	I have had a few trips on the freeway, about an hour or less, with avg speed around 75 or 80. That is not me trying to be a speed demon, thats hanging with traffic. Those jaunts get me around 57. And also with no corrections worked in, I take the milage off the trip odometer, and divide the amount of the fill up into that. nb __________________________________________________ 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

July 21st, 2009, 06:31 PM	#163
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Me and Lockie both filled up at the same spot and ran for hours. When we looked at our gages his was at 1/4 tank and mine was a hair less than 1/2 at the end of our run. I guess that our weights might've been a factor? I do over 60 mpg. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

July 21st, 2009, 08:09 PM	#164
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	BR - any jetting differences? __________________________________________________ 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

July 22nd, 2009, 06:55 AM	#165
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I believe we are both stock, even have matching cracked right fairings...lol __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

July 22nd, 2009, 08:00 AM	#166
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Upper 50's when riding on the street Lower 40's on the track. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

July 22nd, 2009, 08:59 AM	#167
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 average a consistant 55 MPG and everything is stock on the bike except for a 15T sprocket on the front and Sport Demons front and back.

August 2nd, 2009, 07:31 PM	#169
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	The english speaking teens in New Brunswick Canada called us french ppl french frog. Never found out where it came from but we just didn't make a big fuss about it when we were in high school. When they made fun of us we'd just tell them we like to rub it....lol. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

August 3rd, 2009, 07:46 PM	#170
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	So I've improved from my ghastly 49.9 mpg to 77.3 on the parkway this weekend! __________________________________________________ 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

August 6th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#172
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	You should really include when you ride. If I am riding in the daytime when its 80F, the engine RPMs are about 1K higher than at the same speed in the same gear at night in 50F.

August 6th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#174
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	I really don't think it's tach malfunction. The sound and feel of the bike indicate it is definitely running at a significantly lower RPM. I most noticed it around the 9K RPM mark because that is where it starts to really scream. Tach observation confirmed the sound / vibration difference I noticed, not the other way around. What is the tach issue you speak of?

August 6th, 2009, 11:04 AM	#175
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	Actual revs don't change due to temperature. If the rear wheel is turning a certain speed, the engine is turning a certain speed, directly related to the gear that it's in. If you are seeing varying revs on the tach, when you're going the same exact speed and in the same gear, you have a defective tach or a defective ignitor (which sends the signal to the tach, among other things). Info about this on the wiki here: http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Ignitor_problem __________________________________________________ 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)

August 6th, 2009, 11:10 AM	#176
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	Those things wouldn't explain the change in sound though. Could the speedo get MORE generous in the cold? There has to be another solution besides dat i iz doopid!

August 6th, 2009, 11:39 AM	#177
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	If the ignitor issue is causing the bike to run rougher, then a change in sound is possible. Highly unlikely that the speedo error percentage is temperature dependent. __________________________________________________ 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)

October 5th, 2009, 01:18 AM	#178
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	Still breaking it in as per manufacturer recommendations. Thought I'd post to give you an idea of what the Fuel Injected version is like. So how I measured was, I waited till the fuel light came on (tank is 17 litres light comes on when you have 4 litres left). Drove around the corner and put 10 litres of gas in and reset the trip meter. Waited for the fuel light to come on again. I got the following In Euro metric terms 241.4 kilometres covered, 4.14 L/100km, €11.80 In UK imperial terms 150 miles covered, 68.2 mpg, £10.82 In US imperial terms 150 miles covered, 56.8 mpg, $17.26 So I reckon on a full tank, using 17L of Gas I could get 255miles/410km before I have to start pushing Bike is totally stock, but temperature gauge stays near the bottom, so I would not be surprised if the fuel injection computer is running it a bit rich, (auto choke and all that). For the last 20 miles I put 5 strips of tape on the radiator and it gets about a 5th of the way up the temperature gauge. Going to add 1 or 2 more for the next tank.

April 28th, 2010, 10:55 AM	#179
devinjc ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Sacto Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 205 Black Posts: 44	My last tank dropped me to 34.9 mpg for my 5 mile commute. Ah Spring and redline 1, redline 2, redline 3.

April 28th, 2010, 11:19 AM	#180
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	My pre-gens consistently average between 39-40 mpg, ON THE RACE TRACK! __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

April 29th, 2010, 10:30 AM	#181
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.	My recent fill-up history: 50MPG; 49MPG; sprocket change (14:45 to 15:41); 47MPG; 45MPG; 43MPG... SOMETHING IS WRONG!

April 29th, 2010, 01:56 PM	#183
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	filled up today, 64 MPG! All stock. I drive mostly city and a small amout of high way. I drive it easy too.

April 30th, 2010, 06:42 AM	#184
Scott1620 ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Delaware Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r(sold), 2007 650R (sold), 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 199	Measured mine for the first time and averaged 50mpg over 165 miles. I think it will be better next time I measure it, i rode with the choke on unknowingly for a few miles, and have been commuting in the cold mornings (upper 30s, low 40s F)...

May 5th, 2010, 08:45 PM	#185
TheDuck Da Duckman Name: Duckman Location: Pensacola, FL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '06 Chopper, '80 Puch Magnum II, '01 SV650, '99 CR250/CR500AF Sportbike. '02 CRF450/CR500AF Dirt Posts: 480	I tried to push the Ninja 250 as far as it could go on a tank of gas and got up to 248 miles. (About 55mpg when doing the math as refilled.) I would have gone further, but I was risking some of the gas stations being closed when I was leaving my friend's house late. This bike has had the air box deleted, jetted up several sizes, needles raised and has an AreaP exhaust. It also has a 15/41 sprocket configuration for better fuel mileage, less heat, and less noise on the highway. Another thing to note, usually I'm running it wide open in the twisties just above redline, lots of wheelies, and I still get about 50mpg. Otherwise when ridden gently and shut off for long traffic lights and trains it gets about 55mpg. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ DuckmanCycles Youtube Channel - VvTheDuckvV Youtube Channel SkeeterTheDuck on Youtube! - SkeeterTheDuck Facebook Page

May 5th, 2010, 08:56 PM	#186
zenrush ninjette.org member Name: Russ Location: Texas Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 650R, 2009 250R (sold) Posts: 55	Totally stock bike. Lots of stop lights, short rides. 50mpg. I do not go over 10K very often. Max hp isn't reached until something like 12,5000 right?

May 5th, 2010, 09:05 PM	#187
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	I have already chimed in on this one, but that was when I first got the bike and got on here. On my recent ride from LA area to Tacoma, WA, every tank 'cept for one I got 49 MPG. That was all freeway, cruising about 80 indicated, 9500 RPM, or so. The one tank that differed was the one that took me through San Jose, 'frisco, across the Golden Gate bridge and back up to I-5. I got 57 or so on that one. nb __________________________________________________ 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

May 6th, 2010, 07:55 PM	#189
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	116 miles Saturday morning 11-12 @ 5-10-mph (traffic) 70-75 @ 70+ mph ( on way to roads) the rest on twisty roads 1.7 gallons No windshield...bike had only 1800 miles on it....very pleased

May 7th, 2010, 04:54 AM	#190
izmail1215 ninjette.org member Name: SaM Location: Houston Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250r, 2009 650r Posts: 150	like the post, i get 60s if i treat her good. lol

May 13th, 2010, 06:38 AM	#191
SCREEM ninjette.org member Name: Marc Location: Montreal Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R, 08 connie 14, 08 honda ruckus(gave to mom) Posts: 92	I got 51.3 mpg on my last tank, I removed 7.5% of the indicated miles to correct the speedo inaccuracy, which on mine is 5% optimistic up to 80Kph and 10% off above that. I got 55.7mpg just going from the speedo

May 24th, 2010, 12:18 PM	#196
SCREEM ninjette.org member Name: Marc Location: Montreal Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R, 08 connie 14, 08 honda ruckus(gave to mom) Posts: 92	Just did the math on a tank of 92 octane.....64.3 mpg, that's 8 mpg better than the 87 octane result I get. Good to know if your looking for maximum range on a trip.

May 24th, 2010, 01:25 PM	#197
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	octane should not impact mpg, unless your engine is waaaay out of tune.

August 9th, 2010, 09:55 AM	#199
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	In the city im getting between 56-65mpg for running around town and stuff. Im pretty aggressive on the throttle...I dont baby it, but Im not bouncing off the rev limiter either. On the highway....WOWOWOW...saturday, I was getting a unreal 96mpg running 65mph in 6th gear for around 110 miles. That was a first for me....usually on the interstate I get right around the 70mpg range. In all reality....I really dont care too much about its gas mileage. I check it at every fillup, not because Im concerned with gas milage, but because its a good early indicator of a problem like dirty air filters, and such. I fill up around the 1/4 tank, and it still under 8 bucks even if I ran premium...so who cares.

August 10th, 2010, 10:21 AM	#200
srsly ninjette.org newbie Name: J Location: seattle Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 9	Stock can, two shims, 100 jets, no snorkel: 40-45 I'm pretty sure this setup was rich too. I just got my bike back Friday and it's got a full yosh on it now, no idea what size jets, no idea if they left the shims in the carb. I'll report back after a tank or three. I've been off the bike for a month since I got t-boned and now I'm just ripping it everywhere. So the first couple tanks may not be representative

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