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    Default 1330 actual Miles per Gallon

    New to the 1330 motor so I was wondering what actual MPG do owners of the 1330 get I have a 2017 RT Limited and gassed up this morning full tank and did a 160 mile round trip on refilling I put in 5 Gallons ....so that would be 32 MPG The gauge was on the top of the reserve mark not quite into the reserve marking. My question is does the tank hold 6.9 gallons ???? as per the operators guide, and if it does would I have been able to squeeze in another 1.9 gallons. I was told that I could get 240 miles to a tank that would work out to be 34.78 MPG ...not a problem. So how many miles do I set my Garmin to start to warn me my gas is low on my 2012 I set it at 120 miles and managed quite often to go to 135 miles before filling up. Only managing 160 miles today would I have managed to get to 200 miles running into the reserve which I do not like doing but would like to know if its possible.
    So here is the question to all 1330 RT owners ...how many miles have YOU got on a tank what is the best you have achieved and at what miles do you set your warning of low gas on your Garmin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by spydernatic View Post
    New to the 1330 motor so I was wondering what actual MPG do owners of the 1330 get My question is does the tank hold 6.9 gallons ???? as per the operators guide, and if it does would I have been able to squeeze in another 1.9 gallons. I was told that I could get 240 miles to a tank that would work out to be 34.78 MPG ...not a problem. So here is the question to all 1330 RT owners ...how many miles have YOU got on a tank what is the best you have achieved and at what miles do you set your warning of low gas on your Garmin.
    This has been discussed exhaustively just last month. Consensus I think is; yes, it holds 6.9 gallons, 240 miles per tank before hitting reserve is realistic; depending on load, headwinds, road conditions, speed, 40mpg or more is achievable. You'll just have to experiment with it, keep good records and find out what works for you where you are and the way you drive.
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    ^^ Wot 'e says! But do remember that a new engine is also very likely to take a few thousand miles to settle in/bed in properly & start achieving its best mileage & range.
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    In my opinion, it really has to do with the kind of riding you do. Cruise control on open highway, country state roads or rural country roads. I'll do some highway but mostly state and local roads. I just put my baby to bed for the winter and updated my trip log today. I totaled 6740 miles this year and had an average of 35.4 mpg. I also believe running primarily 93 octane improved my overall milage.

    Good luck with tracing yours!

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    Check with Blueknight he let it run out of gas and had a spare gallon of gas to get him to the gas station

    Maybe he can shed some light on this subject

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    Default I'm with Mike....

    I let my vehicles run out of gas to know for sure. There are so many factors in determening the MPG's and here in CA we have these nozzels that will not let you get the same amount of fuel each time unless you go to the same station and the same pump but considering that the RT V-twins were good if they got 28 mpg's your are doing really well.....
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    Default EMPTY TANK

    Quote Originally Posted by trikermutha View Post
    Check with Blueknight he let it run out of gas and had a spare gallon of gas to get him to the gas station

    Maybe he can shed some light on this subject
    Wow good memory .... I sort of did it on purpose , I know that sounds weird , but I was headed to Rutland on Rt 100 going south. Because I do carry some Gas ( only 750ml tho ... in a tequila bottle .. because of it's shape ) and I was about 12 miles from Rutland, I pushed it.... I believe after I ran out ( & put in the 750ml ) and then filled the tank in Rutland !!! .... after doing and re-doing all the calculations with the gas & miles etc...... At the time it went dry I had used 6.7 gal., and got 263mi.,..... hope this helps ....... Mike

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    Default MPG's

    [QUOTE=Lin;1321017]In my opinion, it really has to do with the kind of riding you do. Cruise control on open highway, country state roads or rural country roads. I'll do some highway but mostly state and local roads. I just put my baby to bed for the winter and updated my trip log today. I totaled 6740 miles this year and had an average of 35.4 mpg. I also believe running primarily 93 octane improved my overall milage.

    Good luck with tracing yours!

    Lin[/QUOTE} .... I don't know about the 93 oct. thing ... I ride pretty much the same roads as you, and I ride Briskly ..... I only use 87 oct ...always have ( & probably always will ) I had a 38.6 mpg year ...... I like to ride in NH, however, the northern part is where I do most of it ...... Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lin View Post
    In my opinion, it really has to do with the kind of riding you do. Cruise control on open highway, country state roads or rural country roads. I'll do some highway but mostly state and local roads. I just put my baby to bed for the winter and updated my trip log today. I totaled 6740 miles this year and had an average of 35.4 mpg. I also believe running primarily 93 octane improved my overall milage.

    Good luck with tracing yours!

    Lin[/QUOTE} .... I don't know about the 93 oct. thing ... I ride pretty much the same roads as you, and I ride Briskly ..... I only use 87 oct ...always have ( & probably always will ) I had a 38.6 mpg year ...... I like to ride in NH, however, the northern part is where I do most of it ...... Mike
    I have so far been a proponent of "use the highest octane that is available". Here--usually 90. No ethanol added here.

    I am going to make a test next season. At least for a couple months. It will be 87 in all the bikes. I will let you folks know when the test begins, when it ends, and the results. It is not a cost thing--I can use high octane for about 20 cents per gallon more in most places. One brand is 40 cents per gallon higher. Out past the Anchorage environs--usually a bit more.

    My Vulcan 900 likes 87 and I get a consistent 47 mpg with that one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lin View Post
    had an average of 35.4 mpg.
    This is about what I'm getting.
    Fairly spirited throttle but never much over the posted limit.

    I start looking for a station at 175 miles, figuring that gives me plenty of margin.

    40 might be "achievable" but not easily, I think.

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    Default Too Much Fun?

    Apparently I am having too much fun. I haven't gotten over 35 mpg.
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    Quote Originally Posted by UtahPete View Post
    This has been discussed exhaustively just last month. Consensus I think is; yes, it holds 6.9 gallons, 240 miles per tank before hitting reserve is realistic; depending on load, headwinds, road conditions, speed, 40mpg or more is achievable. You'll just have to experiment with it, keep good records and find out what works for you where you are and the way you drive.
    Keep in mind, this is machine has no reserve. It is not like my older bikes that had a switch to turn and then get a few more miles. When you are out, you are out.
    With that being said, my 2014 RT SM6 averaged about 38-40 mpg from day one. However, in the final 3 months of ownership, I was only getting about 35 mpg. Not explanation for the drop, but it just did. Bike ran great, but the MPG just were not there.
    My 2012 RSS got about 33-36 mpg, and I nearly always drove it agressively.
    My current bike (2016 F3T) seems to get around 35-37 mpg.
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    That's not a problem at all: does your car (or truck) have a reserve?
    The new fuel gauges are accurate enough to be used right down to when the Low Fuel warning light comes on.
    BRP says that you should have a range of over 250 miles: I believe it!
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    I can tell you our 2012 RTL went a lot further after we disconnected the analog fuel and temperature gauges and used the digital ones. At least try running it until the fuel light comes on and see how far you went.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spydernatic View Post
    New to the 1330 motor so I was wondering what actual MPG do owners of the 1330 get
    So, how high does the kid jump on a trampoline? Answer that question definitively and you will have your answer about mileage. To see why I say that see my thread with the poll about my two seasons of tracking MPG. The one poll option that no one picked is the one that described most closely what I actually did!
    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?109153-Guess-when-I-used-Premium-vs-Regular

    Oh, to more exactly answer your question my long term MPG to date is about 29 MPG, about halfway between my high of 40+ and a low of 20- MPG.

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    Default I am happy with 30 mpg

    Quote Originally Posted by spydernatic View Post
    New to the 1330 motor so I was wondering what actual MPG do owners of the 1330 get I have a 2017 RT Limited and gassed up this morning full tank and did a 160 mile round trip on refilling I put in 5 Gallons ....so that would be 32 MPG The gauge was on the top of the reserve mark not quite into the reserve marking. My question is does the tank hold 6.9 gallons ???? as per the operators guide, and if it does would I have been able to squeeze in another 1.9 gallons. I was told that I could get 240 miles to a tank that would work out to be 34.78 MPG ...not a problem. So how many miles do I set my Garmin to start to warn me my gas is low on my 2012 I set it at 120 miles and managed quite often to go to 135 miles before filling up. Only managing 160 miles today would I have managed to get to 200 miles running into the reserve which I do not like doing but would like to know if its possible.
    So here is the question to all 1330 RT owners ...how many miles have YOU got on a tank what is the best you have achieved and at what miles do you set your warning of low gas on your Garmin.
    I get about 30 mpg and have a mix of highway and city. I just drive to what feels good and my guardian angel taps me on the shoulder and says quit that. I have a 2015 RTL with a taller and wider windshield. My problem is that even though I should get 240 miles on a tank my pee tank is about 180 miles!
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    Quote Originally Posted by spydernatic View Post
    New to the 1330 motor so I was wondering what actual MPG do owners of the 1330 get I have a 2017 RT Limited and gassed up this morning full tank and did a 160 mile round trip on refilling I put in 5 Gallons ....so that would be 32 MPG The gauge was on the top of the reserve mark not quite into the reserve marking. My question is does the tank hold 6.9 gallons ???? as per the operators guide, and if it does would I have been able to squeeze in another 1.9 gallons. I was told that I could get 240 miles to a tank that would work out to be 34.78 MPG ...not a problem. So how many miles do I set my Garmin to start to warn me my gas is low on my 2012 I set it at 120 miles and managed quite often to go to 135 miles before filling up. Only managing 160 miles today would I have managed to get to 200 miles running into the reserve which I do not like doing but would like to know if its possible.
    So here is the question to all 1330 RT owners ...how many miles have YOU got on a tank what is the best you have achieved and at what miles do you set your warning of low gas on your Garmin.
    I have a 2014 RT and have consistently got 40MPG. I do not ride aggressive and stay the speed limits. I generally get 215 before I stop still not seeing the fuel warning......

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