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Does ECO mode actually change anything?
Does eco mode actually change the "power band", acceleration, or fuel delivery etc. OR does it just give you a green arrow designating when to shift? Have read conflicting info. On the forum.
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Originally Posted by Steamer
Does eco mode actually change the "power band", acceleration, or fuel delivery etc. OR does it just give you a green arrow designating when to shift? Have read conflicting info. On the forum.
It changes the amount of throttle range you have:
- In normal you have 0-100% throttle opening across the twist (as you would expect)
- In ECO you have 0-60% throttle opening across the twist.
So it restricts power by restricting max throttle opening. It doesn't alter anything else and is no more 'economical' than you using less throttle in normal mode. Hence most people consider it pointless.
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Well....
It does change your greyhound into a bloodhound..... what I have not seen is if there is a significant savings by using it....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
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It saved me even less than that: only a couple of tenths...
MBM is correct about the throttle:
ECO Mode.jpg
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Nice chart
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
It saved me even less than that: only a couple of tenths...
MBM is correct about the throttle:
ECO Mode.jpg
Non-ECO mode way more fun, ....she is a pig on gas either way who cares have fun!
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Hmmm
I'll have to see if my new F3-t has that....
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Sadly: the Ts don't...
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Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie
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They left it off of the Touring and Limited models...
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No S mode on the wifes F3 T
No S mode on the wifes 2016 F3 T. If the 'burn rubber mode was what you were lookin for, the S mode was your choice. Sometimes the lower trim levels suit your needs better and then add your needed farkles to customize. Wife runs through enough tires without encouraging extra hooliganism.... YMMV
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I did a full tank of gas with and without while keeping track of my MPG (gallons divided by trip meter). The ECO dumbs down the throttle and nothing more. I kept my bike performing the same in eco mode and by doing so my MPG was the same. If you want a less responsive throttle use ECO mode but expect nothing else in return.
Side note. My car has the same eco button and I tested it like I did the Spyder. Another useless virtue signaling piece of garbage by those wishing to "Go Green".
If you truly care about the environment....WALK!.....otherwise don't be a hypocrite.
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I get about 1 MPG more in Eco mode on a stock 2015 F3S. It also keeps me out of trouble, so I leave it on 99% of the time. Personal preference.
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Eco Mode? EW!
Nope, don't use it. I'm averaging 40mpg without ever using Eco Mode, and I'm kind of a hooligan, so it's possible to have fun and still get good mpgs.
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His Spyder: White 2015 F3 SE6
Previous Spyder: 2012 RT Limited SE5 -- 30,300 miles
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I've only found it useful for really cold / wet / slippy weather to damp down throttle response and avoid wheelspin.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
It saved me even less than that: only a couple of tenths...
MBM is correct about the throttle:
ECO Mode.jpg
Cheers Bob knew I'd seen that graph somewhere on here!!
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