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    I read on BRPs site that the 2014 Spyders could get 62 mpg, is this really true?

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    Tested at constant speed. Fuel mileage may vary depending on Spyder RT models, personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition, vehicle configuration and other conditions. Up to 202 miles tested at constant speed 75 mph (325 km at 120 km/h). Break-in mileage may Tested at constant speed. Fuel mileage may vary depending on Spyder RT models, personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition, vehicle configuration and other conditions. Up to 202 miles tested at constant speed 75 mph (325 km at 120 km/h). Break-in mileage may vary.
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    Default 62 Miles Per Gal.

    Right Billy!!!!!!!!!!!! One more cylinder and 30 more MPG some one is smoking those funny cigarettes.

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    Actually; the extra horsepower and torque CAN get you better mileage.
    You simply don't have to grab as much throttle under normal conditions...
    But 62mpg??
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    Default 62 mpg?

    That would be sweet!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jbtoups View Post
    I read on BRPs site that the 2014 Spyders could get 62 mpg, is this really true?
    Could be referring to kilometers, not miles and the Imperial gallon is a bit larger than the US gallon.... so maybe downhill with a tailwind it could happen.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jbtoups View Post
    I read on BRPs site that the 2014 Spyders could get 62 mpg, is this really true?
    I think you read the 2014 can get to about 252 miles doing a constant speed of 62 mph.

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    Default Need math lessons

    It appears someone at BRP requires math lessons or at least a refresher course. The math does not work no matter what calculator you use.

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    Quote Originally Posted by billybovine View Post
    It appears someone at BRP requires math lessons or at least a refresher course. The math does not work no matter what calculator you use.
    Its a misprint. 100 Kph = 62 mph not 62 mpg.

    It can travel (claimed) 252 miles @ 62 MPH.
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    I just got back from a chili cook-off
    My brain is too weak from all of the chili to do any Math...
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    Yes, it's a misprint. 62 mph is what you have to read....

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    Quote Originally Posted by billybovine View Post
    It appears someone at BRP requires math lessons or at least a refresher course. The math does not work no matter what calculator you use.

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    That will put some « heat » on BRP... lol...

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    I'll go along with the above explanations. Since most owners seem to be reporting around 30 mpg, the thought of doubling the mileage per gallon seems a bit out of focus. Time will tell what the numbers show when people start reporting real world use.

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    Don't forget the 2014 have a 6 speed transmission so not running at as high rpms as the 2013 and older. Don't know if that makes a difference or not.
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    The new motor may be somewhat more efficient but is still pushing a 1012 pound vehicle with a 150 to 250 pound rider and that's solo with no gear in the storage compartments. The 2014 is almost identical in aerodynamics and rolling friction so no gains there. I would guess if it got 40 mpg it would be an improvement but 62 would be nearly impossible. Realistically 40 mpg would be a good ballpark guess

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harpo View Post
    Don't forget the 2014 have a 6 speed transmission so not running at as high rpms as the 2013 and older. Don't know if that makes a difference or not.
    With the lower rpm operation and the 6th gear on the RT, I am guessing maybe a mile or two per gallon improvement. Time will tell.

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    That's all? My guess, is that it'll show about a 4 mpg bump in economy...
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    did you say time only 21 days till December
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    I think you'll get more mpg if you put it on a trailer
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    That would be about 100% improvement in mileage. I don't know of any manufacturer who has done that in one model year. That being said, my BMW K1600GTL gets 50+ MPG on every fill up. Yes, I get at minimum 300 miles per tank, but usually closer to 350 miles per tank. Once I pushed it beyond the 350 mark, but that scared me too much, so I don't do that anymore. The BMW is an inline 6, and the Germans have done the best job to date of anyone else when it comes to giving you both power (160HP) and high MPG. The BMW is also more aerodynamic than the Spyder, less rubber on the road, which means less friction, and about 200 pound lighter.

    I'm positive BRP meant 62 MPH and simply forgot to provide the MPGs. Since the MPGs aren't really anything to brag about, they went for total miles per tank. I'm usually a stickler about MPGs, but I'm getting tired of balancing big, heavy bikes, and with my wife on the pillion, we don't ride for speed, but rather comfort and ease-of-use, which allows for more distance with less discomfort. I've never liked regular trikes, so unless I want to spend $70K on a T-Rex, the Spyder RT-s is the one for me.

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    ho,,,,brother plse don,t believe what they say

    bigger engine take less gas,,,,hey !!!!! santa clauss is coming the 25 of december,,, right!!

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    The 2014 were supposed to have a wonderful, newly discovered fuel injection system. It got over 62 MPG, but BRP did not want to brag. The Gas companys found out and paid BRP to stay with the old system on the new engine.
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    252 miles per tank! 6.86 US Gallon in tank = 36.7 mpg

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    Default Typo

    It's obviously a typo they meant MPH not MPG.

    The 2014 RT has a 6.9 gallon tank and based on the range of 252 miles that works out to 36.5 MPG. That sounds reasonable to me.

    According to the BRP promotional material most of the efficiency gains come from the engine with their patented ACE technology. The main features of the ACE engine are the spherical heads, square bore and extra slippery coated bearings.

    We will soon find out for sure when customers start taking delivery.

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