Gas mileage

[todthebod]

Is it normal to get 24 miles per gallon on the RS?

[pro10is]

That's on the low side for sure but not unheard of. What's your driving style?

[Cuban Spyder]

Just checked our mileage today on our RS. It was just under 32 mpg.:D

[sandrunr1]

:roflblack:Yes, it is normal. I always get 24 MPG,s and mostly I get 30+ but always 24.

[Arr MiHardies]

:roflblack:Yes, it is normal. I always get 24 MPG,s and mostly I get 30+ but always 24.

Whahuh?

[KipDM]

Is it normal to get 24 miles per gallon on the RS?

i have found my mpg greatly varies.
when i am in a relaxed mood i accel and decel slower and drive overall more slowly...these days i avg almost 30mpg (and i weigh 300lbs.)

on days i fell like peeling out, driving fast, and braking hard i get roughly 25mpg.

i avg about 28 mpg overall though.
hope that helps some.

also speed has a large affect too (i tend to be on the interstate and hit 80).

[Grandpa Spyder]

I don't know why, but when I ride two up with the wife I always get 30+, but riding by myself is always less then -30.
HUM I must be a kinder gentler person when the wife is with me.:)

[arntufun]

Yes............ 24 MPG is normal for my Spyder. :(

[todthebod]

That's on the low side for sure but not unheard of. What's your driving style?

I don't think I am overly aggressive on the throttle. I tend to shift between 3000-3500 RPM's, thinking maybe I am shifting early??? I am severly hard of hearing and have to reply on the feel of the bike to sense when it is best to shift. Any thoughts on this?

[Bob Denman]

I shift my RT down around 3000rpm, but that engine is tuned for lower peaks in its power production. Why not take your RS up the scale maybe 1000 rpm and see if it gets you into the powerband a bit more. It might help and probably wouldn't hurt...
Good luck! Please let us know what you find out! :thumbup:

[tofriendscreek]

When I had my RS, I usually shifted through the gears @ 4-5,000 RPM's. I would typically get around 30-31 MPG.


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[boborgera]

Is it normal to get 24 miles per gallon on the RS?


The first question should be how are you checking your gas mileage??
The Spyder's tank is not an easy tank to fill with the same amount each time, and that will give you the wrong figures!

[FaranH]

I average between 30-32 and I'm somewhat of speedy driver (shhhh - don't tell my husband). I rarely shift below 5000rpm except in 1st. I have an SE5. 24mpg does seem low to me.

[chickridin]

Is it normal to get 24 miles per gallon on the RS?

24-28 here........wish it were better but, what ya gunna do bout it. :dontknow: I ride anyway. :spyder:

[ARtraveler]

The above posts are all within the "usual" ranges. On my RTS, I average 30-31 riding two-up or solo. I shift at around 4500 going up for seamless shifting with the throttle open. I have had as low as about 25 and as high as 34.

The differences can be caused by wind, terrain, load, and throttle input. You are in the ballpark. Most of us have determined that the :spyder2: is never going to be touted for its gas economy. You have to think about other things like "fun quotiont".

[Sarge707]

A lot depends on the route-
If I,m on backroads I,m going 4-5 thousand RPM,s and only 30-50 MPH.
If I,m on the highway I,m going 4-5 thousand RPM,s and 60-75 MPH THUS better millage.
PLUS you accelerate Much more often on Back roads which detracts from MPG.:hun:

[todthebod]

This brings up another questions, I know the SpYder manual states to use 87 octane gasoline. Is there any harm in using a higher grade to get better gas mileage? :gaah:

[ARtraveler]

The manual varies depending on the year and model.

Those stating 87 seem to run ok on that octane. You can put higher octane in and see if you think it runs better.

Those stating the high octane should be run on that.

This question and answer will open another controversy that many are very opinionated on.

My suggestion: Use what makes the Spyder "feel" best to you. As in performance, mpg, etc.

[zrc]

This brings up another questions, I know the SpYder manual states to use 87 octane gasoline. Is there any harm in using a higher grade to get better gas mileage? :gaah:


I run mine on Gas made from Unicorn blood and panda tears. Seems to make it a little more peppy... :joke: (this is an attempt to not watch another episode of octane wars on SLTV (SpyderLovers TV))

[boborgera]

This brings up another questions, I know the SpYder manual states to use 87 octane gasoline. Is there any harm in using a higher grade to get better gas mileage? :gaah:


The Spyder manual states for the GS/RS 87 ''minimum'', Which means a higher octane will do no harm.

[Clicker1944]

Traded my RS in for an RTS SE5 early in Feb. Usually get about 28 in normal mix of driving some highway and general riding. Last week I took my wife for a nice Sunday jaunt and set the cruise sometimes at 50 and sometimes at 55. Totaled 105 miles and got 31.6 mpg.

The RS never got as low as 24 that seems really low, I was usually around 27-28.

[stoutdevil]

24-28 here........wish it were better but, what ya gunna do bout it. :dontknow: I ride anyway. :spyder:
Same milage here....guess the big picture window for a windshield doesnt help nor the fun factor(hooliganism:yes:) but it is what it is. Just enjoy and have fun :thumbup:.

[MikeinGA]

I get from 36 mpg to 44.1 mpg, but I average 38.8. I run 90+ octane gas in my 2011 RS-S SE5 and it uses/burns no oil. I also I have a K&N air filter, NGK DCPR9EIX spark plugs, MDS spark plug wires, add Seafoam to the gas every two months, keep the battery at full charge, rear tire is in-line with the frame, correct steering alignment, and correct air pressure in the tires. That's IMHO.


Mike

[Bob Denman]

You mentioned trying a higher octane grade in an attempt to get better fuel mileage...
The higher the octane; the less tendancy that it'll have to knock under a load. Your bike's electronics might be able to do some magic with the ignition timing to give better performance with the "better" fuel, but fuel economy wasn't part of that equation...
"Octane Wars" on SLTV... :roflblack: :thumbup:

[NancysToy]

You mentioned trying a higher octane grade in an attempt to get better fuel mileage...
The higher the octane; the less tendancy that it'll have to knock under a load. Your bike's electronics might be able to do some magic with the ignition timing to give better performance with the "better" fuel, but fuel economy wasn't part of that equation...
"Octane Wars" on SLTV... :roflblack: :thumbup:
True! In general, if the machine is designed to run on regular, using premium fuel will reduce gas mileage and will not improve performance. If the machine is designed to run on premium, it may run on regular, but will have improved performance on the higher octane.

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I got one right??? :roflblack:

[ARtraveler]

That's Okay. We wont hold it against you. :roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

Whew!! :opps:
I'll make sure to get the next several wrong so as to even things up... :thumbup:
By the way; how are you feeling?

[jgride]

Ok my rt is lame compaired to your millage, went on ride in idaho called patreaite thunder only 135mills almost ran out had to stop at station,not cool 534 riders and my rt was the only one to stop for gas HELP

[LLSailor]

My manual 12 RT-S says 91 is preferred, 87 is acceptable. Anybody got any ideas on windshield up vs windshield down? Yes I know when it's up there is more on the front, but it's also not trying to blow my big head off, either.