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

[Viper-Byte]

Originally Posted by kkim

miles per gallon goes down, but smiles per gallon goes up.

Exactly what I was going to say!

[SpyderGirl]

I'm still on my first tank which was ruined by the MSF class where I sat around and idled forever.

[dyeclan]

I had one magical tank that got 76. After that all most every tank has been 60-65. Granted, I don't see redline very often, I seem to be another midrange monkey.

[g21-30]

After 800+ miles, I checked mine. With snorkel removed, dynojet needles and clips set on 3rd notch, factory 98 main jets, and factory exhaust....49.3 MPG. 200 SPG (smiles per gallon)

[Nemy]

bleh, after 1200 kms the 09 is averaging only 43 mpg But was getting 57 with the 06 And I'm probably riding her less hard than I did with the pre-gen because of the lower power range. Crossing my fingers that this will all change after the 1500km magic break in point

[sometimesido]

so yea, for the first time I hit 45 mpg on one fill up on the way to the beach when I decided to do some "sprinting." Back up to 59~60 on the next fill up.

[gizmogamez]

well I get 400km/tank on my 2000, so that's 4L/100km....or 58.80USmpg or 70.62UKmpg

[SpyderGirl]

I'm still working through my first tank -- which was tainted by the constant idling at the MSF class -- however it appears that I'm looking at close the high 40's on my first tank. That's not too shabby for the break-in period if you ask me. I'm estimating close to the 60 MPG mark for the next tank.

I wish the Spyder got this kind of gas mileage. I average about 200 miles out of a 6.1 gallon tank with the Spyder, of course it's a 1 litre and has a wet weight close to 900lbs with the accessories only (no rider or passenger) and we frequently ride two-up on the Spyder, so I guess that's not TOO bad.

[g21-30]

Previously, I had only calculated my gas mileage one time; however, that was via the bike odometer and that tank was 49.3 MPG. For my last tank, I kept 2 mileage records. The bike odometer and the GPS. The total miles differed by 10%. The resulting MPG (GPS) was 59.6, while the bike odometer calculation was 54.4.

For those of you relying on the bike odometer, I think it would be safe to say that you could add 10% to your calculated MPG and get a more accurate estimate of your MPG.

[Mista Bob]

Almost forgot to post this.
Last tank of gas on my bike before I sold it...

60 MPG even, and that is US gallons.

Originally Posted by g21-30

For those of you relying on the bike odometer, I think it would be safe to say that you could add 10% to your calculated MPG and get a more accurate estimate of your MPG.

Well if that's the case...
I got 66 MPG.

[wyckedflesh]

Stock bike, City driving, 32 mile commute one way-55mpg
Stock bike, Weekend Canyon Runs, 325 miles 49mpg

[BlueRaven]

for those in canada and us here's a site i use to keep track of my gas mileage for my cage. u can convert it from miles/gallon or kilometer/liter.

http://www.gasbuddy.com/

[gizmogamez]

well I just went through my first tank of gas...or atleast according to the fuel guage I did... and I went 300km on 15.2L of fuel...so that's 46USMPG or 55UKMPG....not great, but I am in the break in still and constantly changing speed so I hope it gets much better.
I would like to see at least 50USMPG or more since my old bike got so much and didn't run as well...

[tjkamper]

Stock, and I average 53. It seamed low, but I always warm it up really good and I am on the freeway almost all the time.

[Apex]

Just filled up yesterday, 64mpg. On average I'm low to mid 60's.

[Apex]

Originally Posted by tjkamper

Stock, and I average 53. It seamed low, but I always warm it up really good and I am on the freeway almost all the time.

Most of my riding is freeway riding too.

[capt_bugaloo]

I've noticed that the mileage on my 250r varies a LOT.
I usually ride in the city in stop-n-go traffic to commute. In this type of traffic I usually get about 45-48 MPG - which I consider very poor for a 250.
On the other hand, when I'm out on the open road and not dealing with lights or much traffic, the mileage is a much more respectable 58 MPG - quite a difference.

[Apex]

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

I've noticed that the mileage on my 250r varies a LOT.
I usually ride in the city in stop-n-go traffic to commute. In this type of traffic I usually get about 45-48 MPG - which I consider very poor for a 250.
On the other hand, when I'm out on the open road and not dealing with lights or much traffic, the mileage is a much more respectable 58 MPG - quite a difference.

Looking at your hwy mpg, your city is low because of throttle management most likely. What RPM are you hitting on each gear before you shift? I normally hit between 5k and 7k before I shift, but I only give it like 1/4 throttle.

[RningOnFumes]

So there are no 70+ mpg average (US calc) folks here? I am looking into a Ninjette mainly as a commuter with a side of fun. I like the 250 mainly because of the high mpg potential with-out being on a generic vespa. There is a honda or yamaha 230cc somewheres that can get from 80-90mpg.

(doing my research homework)

[SteveL]

My commute each direction is 15 miles 10 of which are out of town where my speed is 50 to 60 mph
Town is three lights five roundabouts with very heavy traffic, the average over 2000Km has been 63 mpg no modifications to the bike

Steve

[kkim]

Originally Posted by RningOnFumes

There is a honda or yamaha 230cc somewheres that can get from 80-90mpg.

(doing my research homework)

that would be a honda crf230L. lol... single cylinder. not that competent for the highway as the 250R is. I own a converted crf230F and the engine in no way compares to the 250R when looked at for strictly street use.
If you're looking for a higher MPG bike, consider the pregen 250 ninjas.

[devinjc]

Having maybe sorta kept a record of every fill up, I seem to get 45mpg come hell or highwater. I am very much a redline junky though.

[Skidro]

Something to keep an eye.

I had less than a 1/4 of a tank showing on my gauge & only 135 miles on that tank of gas and i was about to get upset, but when i stopped to fill up it only took 2.5 gallons to fill it up. This means i basically still had 2.3 gallons or a 1/2 tank of gas, but the gauge was showing less than a 1/4 remaining in the tank.

I had been just topping the tank off without really checking my mileage, mainly because of only getting to ride between the stormy weather we have been having. I'm going by my dealer this weekend & ask about this. This is the first bike I've owned that had this type of gas gauge on it & i need to know how accurate these are before i do some long rides.

Thanks & Have A Fantastic day!

[tjkamper]

Originally Posted by Skidro

Something to keep an eye.

I had less than a 1/4 of a tank showing on my gauge & only 135 miles on that tank of gas and i was about to get upset, but when i stopped to fill up it only took 2.5 gallons to fill it up. This means i basically still had 2.3 gallons or a 1/2 tank of gas, but the gauge was showing less than a 1/4 remaining in the tank.

I had been just topping the tank off without really checking my mileage, mainly because of only getting to ride between the stormy weather we have been having. I'm going by my dealer this weekend & ask about this. This is the first bike I've owned that had this type of gas gauge on it & i need to know how accurate these are before i do some long rides.

Thanks & Have A Fantastic day!

This is a common issue. The gage is really fast through the first 1/2 -3/4 tank. Truth is I can run a long time with the needle right on the E. I don't by choice, but I have never put more than 3.3 gallons in, so that technically means I still have a gallon left.

Check out this thread It is labled as "Speedometer," but it talks alot about the Fuel Gage as well.

[thsadmin]

If you're looking for a higher MPG bike, consider the pregen 250 ninjas.

Mmmm I seem to go through fuel pretty quick, street use though and not highways, most my travels are in 3rd or 4th gear. I will see how my 86 goes with fuel.

1 US gallon = 3.78541178 litres ... need to remember that conversion though ... in Aus' we're working with litres.

[kkim]

do you have any modifications done to the engine/carbs? that will eat more gas than a completely stock bike. staying in a 3rd and 4th will definitely lower the MPG.

[bogdanb]

351 kilometers wit 14 liters used... in heavy traffic jams in European capital... it makes 70.652 mpg

[RningOnFumes]

Originally Posted by kkim

that would be a honda crf230L. lol... single cylinder. not that competent for the highway as the 250R is. I own a converted crf230F and the engine in no way compares to the 250R when looked at for strictly street use.
If you're looking for a higher MPG bike, consider the pregen 250 ninjas.

I see..shame on the Honda being street capable only. As for a pregen 250...You kidding me? I want the new body styling! I just thought maybe those of you who commute know little tricks to up the mileage.

Originally Posted by bogdanb

351 kilometers wit 14 liters used... in heavy traffic jams in European capital... it makes 70.652 mpg

Is that metric or US mpg measurements?

[speedgsx98]

only done two tanks so far. First was 62mpg, but that included some more aggressive throttle usage. 2nd tank I decided to take it easy and go slower on the freeway...around 75mph indicated. Got 73.6mpg on that tank.

[thsadmin]

do you have any modifications done to the engine/carbs? that will eat more gas than a completely stock bike.

I don't think so, only work completed has been cosmetic.

staying in a 3rd and 4th will definitely lower the MPG.

Yeah I wasn't sure, particularly if taking off and stopping more - would increase fuel usage.

I am on 11445 Now and have done about 20KMs since filling up. Will update after I fill up again.

[NJD022588]

Filled up today and had my highest MPG ever.. 58!

Then, to make up for it, i went for a ride where i used full throttle about half the time. We'll see how that ends up being...

[Ramen]

I've been wringing the hell out of my 08 Ninjette since I shimmed the carb needles and removed the snorkel, and I'm still getting 55mpg.

Perhaps if I remove the muffler, it'll turn into a perpetual motion machine.

[bogdanb]

Originally Posted by RningOnFumes

I see..shame on the Honda being street capable only. As for a pregen 250...You kidding me? I want the new body styling! I just thought maybe those of you who commute know little tricks to up the mileage.





Is that metric or US mpg measurements?

Metric i s 4 / 100 , liters per kilometer, it is equal to 70.65 miles per gallon.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by bogdanb

351 kilometers wit 14 liters used... in heavy traffic jams in European capital... it makes 70.652 mpg

You're using UK gallons in that conversion, not US gallons. If you convert 25.1 kilometers per liter to mpg using US gallons, you get 59.0 mpg, not 70.7 mpg.

Here's a great link where you can create your own conversion chart and you can see the difference.

Here's a link to a quick and dirty google search that does the conversion for you automatically as well.

[beowuff]

I do the mpg almost everytime I fill up.

Stock '07 averages about 64 mpg with mostly commuting miles.

One time, I got about 74 mpg. Yes, that's US gallons. It was a long highway trip, mostly 55 to 60 mph with very few stops. It IS possible.

I was quite shocked when I had over 200 miles on my OD, but put less then 3 gallons in the tank...

[bogdanb]

Originally Posted by Alex

You're using UK gallons in that conversion, not US gallons. If you convert 25.1 kilometers per liter to mpg using US gallons, you get 59.0 mpg, not 70.7 mpg.

Here's a great link where you can create your own conversion chart and you can see the difference.

Here's a link to a quick and dirty google search that does the conversion for you automatically as well.

Yes, you are right. Excuse me... I converted with an on line calculator, apparently from U.K. site.... Thought that I own the most economical model in the world.
I don't make difference between the gallons. All I know is that one of them is about 4 liters, the other is less.

[RningOnFumes]

lol with the calculations, I'm glad we weren't talking about the trajectory of the space shuttle.

So another question from me and it's aimed towards our friends on the other side of the pond or whom ever have the FI models. Say you are going down hill and you don't really need to be on the throttle, will the FI models shut off fuel and just allow the engine with tranny to do engine braking without additional fuel? I know most modern cars today don't send fuel if the vehicle is cruising above 1200rpm with no throttle. Under 1200rpm, the ecu pumps in fuel to keep the engine going (for cars).

[Banzai]

Stock 501 tires, Two Brothers slip on, shimmed needles, snorkel removed, and K&N stock replacement filter. Riding like a fool the lowest I've registered is 54mpg. Slow, easy twisty back roads just strolling around, 62mpg. Usually, I'm shifting somewhere above 9k.

[capt_bugaloo]

Originally Posted by Apex

Looking at your hwy mpg, your city is low because of throttle management most likely. What RPM are you hitting on each gear before you shift? I normally hit between 5k and 7k before I shift, but I only give it like 1/4 throttle.

I am riding pretty much the same as you - shifting around 7000, and I'm generally easy on the throttle.

[Nickds7]

Was getting about 60mpg but on my last tank 45mpg I hit up a 35mph highway with a ton of very tight twisties...so lots of acceleration from turns.