Ride in ECON Mode or not?

[wilpir]

Recommended shift point for 2012 rt? 5000rpm?

[sylvester]

My fuel light comes on between 200 and 210 miles on my 2015 RT whether in ECO mode or not. I usually start thinking about fuel at 180 miles. Been that way since day one. Only thing ECO mode does for me is takes my eyes off the road to watch for the little green light. Worthless feature, but I'm sure someone at BRP sleeps better

Likewise here then figure another 35 mi i have never used the eco

[Easy Rider]

I've tried mine a couple of times and like a couple of things that it does:
Seems to "hold" top gear a bit longer when slowing down.
Operation of the cruise control seems smoother, adjustment to the speed are a bit slower.

I am not presently using it because the "shift coach" arrow covers up the gear indicator.
Which is a deal breaker at the moment.

I may start using it again when my brain gets more "in sync" with what each gear feels like.

I will NOT be using it to try and get more gas mileage.
I think that is kind of silly, given the type of vehicle that it is.

[ARtraveler]

Recommended shift point for 2012 rt? 5000rpm?

Yes, or slightly higher--go by sound and feel on "yours." The 998 rotax likes rpms. The engine wakes up after 5000, and I even feel the mileage is better by a bit.

[wilpir]

Yes, or slightly higher--go by sound and feel on "yours." The 998 rotax likes rpms. The engine wakes up after 5000, and I even feel the mileage is better by a bit.

That's what I thought Thanx first time I rode I lugged it a lot now I know better! I just love this site for the info!