RYKER MPG

[Tslepebull]

Look at my post big 1st day. I had 2 fuel runs on it, although my machine still has less than 1000 miles on it

Yes exactly, it was your report that got me thinking about this again. Many of us have been reporting mileage around 30 (presumably, 87 Octane fuel). When you filled up with 90 octane non-alcohol your mileage looked more like that BRP had predicted to me. I will be filling up with mid-grade (89) next time to conduct my own test. If the knock sensor is sensitive enough retard timing significantly it might explain the lower mileages reported by myself and others. On the other hand it might be a fueling issue related to the computer; my understanding is that the ACE 900 engine has not passed the California CARB clearance yet. I don't think BRP was blowing smoke when they gave MPG estimates (post 41) but we are not empirically getting the same results they predicted. The owners manual says that 87 Octane is approved but premium is "recommended" maybe it really makes a difference.

I am in no way bashing BRP here; if something as simple as fuel grade makes a significant difference it would be great for all of us to know. I really like my Rally I just want it to reach its full design potential.

 

[Markubis]

First tank - 22 mpg
Second - 25.2
Third - 28.1
Etc....
Looks like it tops out at around 30 mpg ridden conservatively. Kind of disappointing, not that I care, this thing is a blast, but it just don’t seem right that my M240i gets better mileage. A CVT definitely costs a bit of efficiency in frictional losses. More than enough to make up for the very efficient ACE engine.

Ummm, with a name like "Leadfoot" I have to believe that your conservative driving may be different from other peoples conservative driving. :roflblack:

 

[jcthorne]

What fuel is stated as required on the emissions plate ON THE BIKE? (not the owners manual)

 

[Rob Rodriguez]

On the snowmobiles with the 900ACE engines the gas cap states the minimum required fuel is 87 NO ETHANOL. So, if your running 87 E10 then you aren't meeting the minimum requirements. Gasoline with ethanol has to have a minimum 91 octane rating. Where I live you have the choice of 87, 89 and 93 E10. I run the 93 E10.

Not sure its the same for the Ryker but it is the same engine.

 

[QuasiMotard]

What fuel is stated as required on the emissions plate ON THE BIKE? (not the owners manual)

Good afternoon, jcthorne! I believe that you and I spoke on the phone about a week ago regarding my alignment issues. Here is a photo of my emissions sticker for reference...



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[Leadfoot]

Ummm, with a name like "Leadfoot" I have to believe that your conservative driving may be different from other peoples conservative driving. :roflblack:

Busted

One of the things I like about the Ryker is it really does feel like it's going faster than it actually is, same thing goes for acceleration. I'm sure this thing has saved me a speeding ticket already. My Kawi 650 feels boring at 70 on the highway but the Ryker feels totally satisfying at the same speed. But yeah, I doubt anyone can resist gassing it away from every stop or turn and that costs something. Still, it ought to do better than a machine with 6 times the weight and 5 times the HP driven similarly.

Unfortunately the MPG readout on the Ryker is average, not real time. Been too lazy to RTFM, anyone figured out if it can be reset?

 

[Tslepebull]

Busted

One of the things I like about the Ryker is it really does feel like it's going faster than it actually is, same thing goes for acceleration. I'm sure this thing has saved me a speeding ticket already. My Kawi 650 feels boring at 70 on the highway but the Ryker feels totally satisfying at the same speed. But yeah, I doubt anyone can resist gassing it away from every stop or turn and that costs something. Still, it ought to do better than a machine with 6 times the weight and 5 times the HP driven similarly.

Unfortunately the MPG readout on the Ryker is average, not real time. Been too lazy to RTFM, anyone figured out if it can be reset?

You can zero it in settings mode.

 

[srx660]

Riding around town in eco mode i'm getting 36 mpg. In sport mode and taking some 60-100 mile trips at 55 to 70MPH im getting 31mpg down here in florida.
srx660

 

[Jmor]

I get 32 mpg on my 900

 

[jcthorne]

Good afternoon, jcthorne! I believe that you and I spoke on the phone about a week ago regarding my alignment issues. Here is a photo of my emissions sticker for reference...

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Thanks for posting! Seems the Rykers really are designed for use on 87 octane fuel.

 

[KID Ryker]

Have not used 87 octane fuel yet, next tank will be going see how it works.

 

[chris56]

here in Austria we have also Need the "Emmissions test" before we get a License plate - called the WLTP Test

my 900 Ryker needed 34,8 mpg - CO2 160g/km - 650 lbs - over 100mls/h top speed ... had to pay 14% extra "green" duty for this

chris