Addition to my last MPG performance (not interested...do not open!)

[spyderjim]

Well, a week or so I ago I posted a thread after reading one from TEXAS about MPG. I am trying to figure out my new (to me) 2012 RT SE5.

Here is that thread: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...105#post807105

Anyway, today was a similar day to my previous post, except the winds were a few mph stronger today. All of the other data is the same as in my original post. This time I averaged 40.9 mpg over a 90 mile, very similar country road trip. No city/urban typical stop & go every few hundred yards, except for the 5-7 miles to get to & from the country roads.

I am getting ready for a 4000 mile trip, and am very pleased. Obviously the keys to mpg, are wind, stop & go, and consistent riding techniques. Just thought I'd share.

[jaherbst]

Well, a week or so I ago I posted a thread after reading one from TEXAS about MPG. I am trying to figure out my new (to me) 2012 RT SE5.

Here is that thread: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...105#post807105

Anyway, today was a similar day to my previous post, except the winds were a few mph stronger today. All of the other data is the same as in my original post. This time I averaged 40.9 mpg over a 90 mile, very similar country road trip. No city/urban typical stop & go every few hundred yards, except for the 5-7 miles to get to & from the country roads.

I am getting ready for a 4000 mile trip, and am very pleased. Obviously the keys to mpg, are wind, stop & go, and consistent riding techniques. Just thought I'd share.

Why are you so concerned about MPG? Enjoy the ride ,make more gas stops get to your destination better rested soo's you can drink more "Barley Sandwiche's"

Throw a gallon can in the left saddlebag for piece of mind.

[Silvervette05]

My post from last week i said would try to beat that, no go , work stopped me
I wil have to give it a try some time in the future

[happyspyder2039]

Well, a week or so I ago I posted a thread after reading one from TEXAS about MPG. I am trying to figure out my new (to me) 2012 RT SE5.

Here is that thread: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...105#post807105

Anyway, today was a similar day to my previous post, except the winds were a few mph stronger today. All of the other data is the same as in my original post. This time I averaged 40.9 mpg over a 90 mile, very similar country road trip. No city/urban typical stop & go every few hundred yards, except for the 5-7 miles to get to & from the country roads.

I am getting ready for a 4000 mile trip, and am very pleased. Obviously the keys to mpg, are wind, stop & go, and consistent riding techniques. Just thought I'd share.

Must be 1 heck of a tail wind with that kind of MPG. Best I have seen is 34 with windshield all the way down. how many gallons did it take? Average 28 overall! but Im ready to stop when tank is close to empty anyways

[Dudley]

We can get 50 mpg riding the country roads 2-up on out RT SM5, running 50 mph in 4th gear, with the cruise on. Have done it more than once.

[spyderjim]

Why are you so concerned about MPG? Enjoy the ride ,make more gas stops get to your destination better rested soo's you can drink more "Barley Sandwiche's"

Throw a gallon can in the left saddlebag for piece of mind.

If you don't care about MPG...DON"T OPEN THE THREAD! This is the second time I need to indicate that MPG is not my main concern, but it is what I want to know. If you don't care fine, ride and enjoy.

[Bob Denman]

I find your reports interesting; Thanks!

[JkRbbt]

I'm not complaining about the mileage, but I can tell you that out west, if you stop every couple of hours, you might not be anywhere near a gas station! That is why the improved range of the '14 is so nice for touring riders!

[Texas]

Congratulations Jim! This does surprise me, as I've never seen a report on the 998 being able to consistently get that good of mileage. No matter which model, you're right about the riding techniques. Are you tracking every tank? I constantly update my thread with every tank of fuel since I purchased the RT. I write down my mileage on my receipt, and then enter the data on the thread within the next couple of days. It’s nice to be able to go back and look at the history at a glance.

Today I get my shorty shield, so this weekend's rides will be with the new shield. I'm anxious to see what kind of difference (if any) it makes.

[bcoulter19]

you know if you get the code app for your smart phone you can keep the mileage and gals. right in the app.

[Bob Denman]

Today I get my shorty shield, so this weekend's rides will be with the new shield. I'm anxious to see what kind of difference (if any) it makes.

It can't help; but help!

Waiting patiently...

[spyderjim]

Congratulations Jim! This does surprise me, as I've never seen a report on the 998 being able to consistently get that good of mileage. No matter which model, you're right about the riding techniques. Are you tracking every tank? I constantly update my thread with every tank of fuel since I purchased the RT. I write down my mileage on my receipt, and then enter the data on the thread within the next couple of days. It’s nice to be able to go back and look at the history at a glance.

Today I get my shorty shield, so this weekend's rides will be with the new shield. I'm anxious to see what kind of difference (if any) it makes.

Here is my page: http://www.fuelly.com/driver/spiderjim/spyder-rts

[spyderjim]

I'm not complaining about the mileage, but I can tell you that out west, if you stop every couple of hours, you might not be anywhere near a gas station! That is why the improved range of the '14 is so nice for touring riders!

And that is why I want to understand how mine does with mpg. I have travelled west on two wheels on numerous occasions, actually all over the country on two wheels, too many times to count. Last Year Nova Scotia and back (from Chicago), Washington State, down 101 to Los Angeles, to Glacier National, all over the west. I understand about the possible "far & few" gas stations.

[spyderjim]

you know if you get the code app for your smart phone you can keep the mileage and gals. right in the app.

I have it....it's a cool way to log on the road.

[spyderjim]

Must be 1 heck of a tail wind with that kind of MPG. Best I have seen is 34 with windshield all the way down. how many gallons did it take? Average 28 overall! but Im ready to stop when tank is close to empty anyways

Not really. This was a round trip.....not one way. If wind at my back for 45 miles.....it was in my face for 45 miles on the return. Actually the wind was SW just like the 43mpg ride. And both trips were traveled going north, east, west, then south. 90 miles 2.2 gallons