gas mileage

[JayBros]

It Must be the Cognac Color

Purple Guy and I are close. Through 7,440 miles my average is 36.0, best tank 40.5 and worst tank 32.2.

 

[retired1]

What is your take on why the last tank had the best mileage??? getting 39+ is awesome!! I usually get low to mid 30's when I check mine (2014 RT Limited)
BIG F

When you get to the trip odometer screen, look at the top corner on yhr right side and it gives you average mph for that tank of fuel. Do that a few times and you should be able to find the "sweet spot for your bike.

 

[Stranger1759]

How do you get the most MPG out of your Spyder?

So what is your trick get to get the most MPG?
Always shift @ what RPM?
Avoid speed's over what MPH?
Any other thoughts?
I know that RPM, shift points etc... depend on motor size and transmission variable's.

 

[Leslee]

On my 2011 RTS-SE, I averaged about 30 mpg. I used Trip A for tracking when to get gas--usually 120 - 140 miles. I usually got only 4 - 5 gallons in. Rarely had fuel light come on. One time when it did, I went 20 miles before finding a gas station.

 

[robmorg]

I know the Spyders aren't known for great gas mileage and I just got mine today so a couple of "Newby" questions, so be kind please. LOL I read that the tank holds 6.6 gallons. When I picked mine up it was near the red on the gauge. It would only hold about 4.7 gallons before the pump shut off. I rode quite a bit after that and the gauge got back down to the "red" and I filled up again and, again, it only took about 4.5-4.7 gallons to fill up. I had ridden only about 120 miles. Questions,,, is that normal to only take that little to fill up? Is there that much left in reserve? I feel like my mileage sucks but then again my trike only has 2200 miles on it (2011 RT-S) so it might not be completely broken in. I hope that when I get used to the proper shift timing my mileage will improve. What are you guys and gals getting?

That's about 25.5-26 mpg. I'd say that is typical for an RT with the V-twin engine. I've NEVER been able to get more than 25.5 mpg out of mine - mostly it's closer to 25. I know folks here have reported better mileage on RT's with the 998 engine, but I sure don't know how they do it.

As others have said, the fuel gauge is not accurate at the lower end. But there should be about 6± gallons of usable fuel in the tank on these models, so at 25 mpg, that would take you 150 miles. In my case, I certainly would not go beyond 140 miles without getting more fuel, and then only if I knew I started out with a very full tank. That would give me a very small margin of safety.

 

[John Moody]

I have a 2014 RT Limited and I get an averaged of 35 to 39 mpg with a average of 5 gal per fill up (around 180 to 200 miles per tank). Do not want to run too low in gas (don't like to walk ). Driving normal and hot like an speed demon will give you a better gas milages and driving 65-70 mph on highway is better than 70-85 mph.

 

[robmorg]

keep an eye on who is posting what mileage. The new 1330 ACE engines get much better mileage and have a different tank capasity. Most RT owners (998 twin) have disconnected the fuel and temp guages because they aren't that good. When you do this the fuel and temp appear on the panel digitized. They replace the dash guages with outlets or other guages (voltmeters, ampmeters, oil pressure etc). The best way to know is to run out of gas but also know the tank does not hold 6.6 gallons. There is air space and the most I have gotten ,without running out of gas, was 5.4 gals. Also remember the different model 998 twins get different mileages. Mine is an RS :thumbup:

VERY wise advice for the OP, who stated he had a 2011 RTS. There are folks in this thread talking about their mileage on 2014 RT's, and those are a completely different animal when it comes to fuel mileage.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Most I ever put into my tank is 6.45 gallons. That is of course assuming the meter on the pump was accurate!

 

[Bob Denman]

How To Get The Best Mileage?

1. Keep your bike in tip-top shape.
2. Make SURE that your tires are properly inflated.
3. Present the best possible aerodynamic profile that you can...
Keep the windshield at a low position
Don't add stuff to the bike that sticks out into the airflow
Get the adjustable lower air deflectors, and run with them in the center position
Don't add a hitch to your bike
4. Carry the least amount of cargo in the bike as possible; excess weight KILLS fuel mileage
5. Your right wrist... :shocked:
Shift early
Roll the throttle on gently, and accelerate NO faster than is absolutely necessary
Cruise at a slower speed... With my 2010, I found that there was a 6 mpg difference between 62, and 72

 

[Dan McNally]

I don't understand the "run out of gas" concept to see how far you can go.

Given that you won't know where you will be when that happens . . . could be in traffic, when a semitrailer is bearing down on you from behind . . . it seems to be a less than safe thing to do. Knowing how far you can go by running out of gas only shows how far you could go on that particular tank . . . ryding at highway speeds with strong winds, and cruising down Skyline Drive at 35 MPH on a beautiful day can effect gas mileage by as much as 10 or more MPG on my 2013 RT LTD.

On my ride to Tucson, and back, there were times I refueled when I could only add two gallons to the tank, because, according to my Garmin, the next gas station was 100 miles away . . .

Use your Trip A and Trip B functions, and calculate your MPG when you fill up if you need to know your MPG . . . but remember, it will change, based on how you are ryding . . .

 

[Cheribrun]

Mileage

I know the Spyders aren't known for great gas mileage and I just got mine today so a couple of "Newby" questions, so be kind please. LOL I read that the tank holds 6.6 gallons. When I picked mine up it was near the red on the gauge. It would only hold about 4.7 gallons before the pump shut off. I rode quite a bit after that and the gauge got back down to the "red" and I filled up again and, again, it only took about 4.5-4.7 gallons to fill up. I had ridden only about 120 miles. Questions,,, is that normal to only take that little to fill up? Is there that much left in reserve? I feel like my mileage sucks but then again my trike only has 2200 miles on it (2011 RT-S) so it might not be completely broken in. I hope that when I get used to the proper shift timing my mileage will improve. What are you guys and gals getting?

I have just under 2000 on my 2014, semiautomatic & am getting about 32 mpg. That's mostly mountain riding, so I feel that's pretty good. When fueling don't put the nozzle in very far & you can put more in than the automatic shut off allows.

 

[dlby]

I have a station close to home
Pushed the limit as far as i dared last week

Was sble to actually put 5.4 gallons in

Normally its 4.6 etc

 

[cplbayou]

Gas Milage

brought my first Spyder a week ago three rides have taken my about 250 miles, kinda short but waiting on mods as i'm handicapped. My 2012 Spyder RTS with 998 is averaging 26.7 mpg with mixed city / highway miles.

 

[latony007]

Since this thread was picked back up... i seem to only get about 150 miles on my 15 RT. I am hoping it improves as i only have around 850 miles on it so far. Also the tires were fairly low so hoping the increased pressure helps to get me to 200.

 

[Bob Denman]

So what is your trick get to get the most MPG?
Always shift @ what RPM?
Avoid speed's over what MPH?
Any other thoughts?
I know that RPM, shift points etc... depend on motor size and transmission variable's.

For the Record:
9746.6 miles
248.067 gallons
39.3 mpg overall average.

Best:206.6 miles 4.762 gallons: 43.4 mpg
Worst:163.9 miles 4.628 gallons: 35.4 mpg

I run with the windshield JUST off of it's lowest possible positioning, and I usually keep my adjustable air deflectors (BRP's) in the center position, so as to reduce aerodynamic drag.
I shift at no more than 2,500 rpm when getting into 4th, 5th, and 6th.
I usually set a pace of 53 mph on two-lane roads, and 63 mph out on the four-lanes...
I also run 93 octane fuel, and I set the tire pressures at 20 psi up front, and 25 psi in the rear.

 

[kngfsh27]

1. Keep your bike in tip-top shape.
2. Make SURE that your tires are properly inflated.
3. Present the best possible aerodynamic profile that you can...
Keep the windshield at a low position
Don't add stuff to the bike that sticks out into the airflow
Get the adjustable lower air deflectors, and run with them in the center position
Don't add a hitch to your bike
4. Carry the least amount of cargo in the bike as possible; excess weight KILLS fuel mileage
5. Your right wrist... :shocked:
Shift early
Roll the throttle on gently, and accelerate NO faster than is absolutely necessary
Cruise at a slower speed... With my 2010, I found that there was a 6 mpg difference between 62, and 72

For the Record:
9746.6 miles
248.067 gallons
39.3 mpg overall average.

Best:206.6 miles 4.762 gallons: 43.4 mpg
Worst:163.9 miles 4.628 gallons: 35.4 mpg

I run with the windshield JUST off of it's lowest possible positioning, and I usually keep my adjustable air deflectors (BRP's) in the center position, so as to reduce aerodynamic drag.
I shift at no more than 2,500 rpm when getting into 4th, 5th, and 6th.
I usually set a pace of 53 mph on two-lane roads, and 63 mph out on the four-lanes...
I also run 93 octane fuel, and I set the tire pressures at 20 psi up front, and 25 psi in the rear.

To get the best gas mileage, I make sure to plan my trips so I am always going downhill with the wind to my back.:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

GAS MILEAGE FOR 1330

Since this thread was picked back up... i seem to only get about 150 miles on my 15 RT. I am hoping it improves as i only have around 850 miles on it so far. Also the tires were fairly low so hoping the increased pressure helps to get me to 200.

#1., at around 2,500 mi. it will begin to improve........#2. "fairly low" & "increased pressure" are useless terms...........#3. "only get about 150 mi. on my RT" ????.....I think you mean before you REFILL IT ???.... This is not telling you How many MPG's you are getting............See Hayfield's post above on how it's done................None of what I just said was meant as any sort of SLAM..............Mike :bbq:

 

[Scotts8826]

Short answer: The gas mileage stated by the OP falls into the typical range for the model and year of his RT.

 

[latony007]

#1., at around 2,500 mi. it will begin to improve........#2. "fairly low" & "increased pressure" are useless terms...........#3. "only get about 150 mi. on my RT" ????.....I think you mean before you REFILL IT ???.... This is not telling you How many MPG's you are getting............See Hayfield's post above on how it's done................None of what I just said was meant as any sort of SLAM..............Mike :bbq:

i hear you Mike, #2 was about 15-16 in the front and about 23 in the rear, increased to 20 in the front and 28 in the rear. #3 no i mean 150 miles before all the bars are gone and i start getting worried about finding a station before it goes belly up. I cant remember exactly what i put in it but it was around 5+ gallons, i know it was the most i have ever been able to put in it since i got it having never run it down to zero bars before. And thats me running with the stupid ECO mode on pretty much all the time. I try to shift around 3-3500, i know it wants you to shift a little earlier but i dont like it that low.

 

[Bob Denman]

To get the best gas mileage, I make sure to plan my trips so I am always going downhill with the wind to my back.:roflblack::roflblack:

It couldn't hurt... :thumbup: