MPG question

[Indiana Ken]

I have a 2012 RT SE5 -

Best MPG I have gotten is 31 mpg.

I am 6'2" 270, and besides loosing weight, can I ever expect getting better mpg?

I'm thinking if I change the air filter system and get rid of the CAM, I'll get better performance, plus better mpg.

[Bob Denman]

Do you still have the 2012 RTS?
That's not too far off the nark. The 998s are usually in the 30, to 33 mpg range.
Of course: ALL of this depends upon how your right wrist is dancing with the "loud grip".
Are you willing to slow down by 5 mph?

[spyderCodes]

At the risk of sounding ignorant what is the CAM you are contemplating getting rid of?

[Bob Denman]

If he gets rid of the camshaft; he won't burn any fuel...
I'm guessing, that he was referring to the catalytic converter...

[spyderCodes]

I really doubt there is much one can do to move the MPG up substantially while maintaining the performance level.
31mpg is a bit lower than I was getting with my 2010 but the mpg seemed to climb a bit after 30K

[Bob Denman]

The biggest thing that you can do, is slow down...
Even with my 2014 RT; riding at 80 mph, I got 33 mpg.
Riding at 60 mph: I get 40 mpg!

[Chupaca]

At the risk of sounding ignorant what is the CAM you are contemplating getting rid of?

I think he meant the CAT...or pesky spell check decided he was wrong...

[Indiana Ken]

Sorry, cat not cam.

Thanks for all imput.

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[ARtraveler]

31 mpg is "ball park" for the 998's. Let us know how the modifications work out for you.

[Indiana Ken]

I am a conservative rider. Tear ass' n down the highway is in the rear view mirror, for me.

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[Grandpot]

30 is about what I average unless I'm in the mountains, then it's down to 25.

[retread]

Best I've gotten with my '12 RTS has been 33, and that was riding back roads, 30 to 40 mph, and never getting above 3rd gear!!!!

john

[SpyderAnn01]

If you drop from 270 # to 130 # you might gain 1 or 2 mpg.

[BLBryant]

Over the past 1100 miles, I have only averaged 28 MPG. This really reduces my range to about 120 miles until the fuel light comes on. Hopefully my MPG will improve when I get more miles on the unit. Currently it only has 10K.

[Indiana Ken]

Over the past 1100 miles, I have only averaged 28 MPG. This really reduces my range to about 120 miles until the fuel light comes on. Hopefully my MPG will improve when I get more miles on the unit. Currently it only has 10K.

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[Highwayman2013]

We get around 32 on our 2012. I don't see a problem with it, 140 to 150 miles is the range before stopping for gas for us. stock air box, cat and muffler still there. We did add a K&N air filter, now at 28,000 miles.

[Indiana Ken]

If you drop from 270 # to 130 # you might gain 1 or 2 mpg.

Good to hear, but not much incentive to loose the weight.[emoji4]

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[ronrico]

Just got back from a 1900 mile trip. My mileage was from a low of 32 to a high of 48. The only difference between the high and the low was speed I was craving. Traveling at 80 on the interstate yo will do good to get 32. Traveling on the back roads with a 55 speed limit and you will get up to 48.. I have to say that 48 is the best that I have ever had.

[Snowbelt Spyder]

Just got back from a 1900 mile trip. My mileage was from a low of 32 to a high of 48. The only difference between the high and the low was speed I was craving. Traveling at 80 on the interstate yo will do good to get 32. Traveling on the back roads with a 55 speed limit and you will get up to 48.. I have to say that 48 is the best that I have ever had.

Sounds like the kind of mileage you would get with your 2014. The OP has a 2012. Different motor.

[Stumpy6Guns]

Hmm. Now I am not pleased. I have had my 2012 RTL since Memorial Day, and this morning I confirmed that I am getting about 21 mpg. From what I have been reading, I should be getting much more. Heck, 21mpg is not much better than my Honda Ridgeline at 16mpg.

Obviously, something is not right. Where do I start?

[Bob Denman]

What was done to your bike, before you bought it?
What is your riding style?
What is the typical "payload"; that your bike is being asked to haul?

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

My 2013 RT ranged from a low of less than 25 mpg at 70+ pulling a trailer to a high of 28 with no trailer and driving at 55 to 60 mph. This was over about 25,000 miles total running ethanol gas. I don't recall that regular vs premium made any real difference.

[Stumpy6Guns]

The machine is stock, except for the bajaron swaybar and links that I added. It was serviced by the dealer before going on the sales floor- oil change, 10-star (whatever that is), rear brake pads, new rear tire, brake fluid flush.
I am a pretty conservative rider, and because this is all new to me, I have been even more so. As far as payload, it's just me @190 lbs. My computer bag is in the frunk.

[Stumpy6Guns]

I don't want to hijack this thread, so I'm thinking I should open another one in the RT ShopTalk forum. Please don't think I'm cross-posting; that's even more annoying than hijacking!

[Mr. White]

The biggest thing that you can do, is slow down...
Even with my 2014 RT; riding at 80 mph, I got 33 mpg.
Riding at 60 mph: I get 40 mpg!

Thank you Bob. Now I know how I can get 33 mpg, up from 30.....