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gas mileage
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
:welcome: and :congrats: on the new ryde.
There are several threads about gas mileage that you might want to check out. One as recent as yesterday.
There are a lot of factors involved with gas mileage.
Most are getting 29-31 mpg. As the machine breaks in--mileage will improve.
I check my mpg most every tank and usually get around 30. I have done as good as 34--once.
The Spyder is not known for its economy on mileage or servicing. Most of us ryde the Spyder for other reasons.
There are several threads about gas mileage that you might want to check out. One as recent as yesterday.
There are a lot of factors involved with gas mileage.
Most are getting 29-31 mpg. As the machine breaks in--mileage will improve.
I check my mpg most every tank and usually get around 30. I have done as good as 34--once.
The Spyder is not known for its economy on mileage or servicing. Most of us ryde the Spyder for other reasons.
SpyderAnn01
Active member
:welcome: and like AK said there are several threads about gas mileage. That being said yours is in the pretty normal range. It may improve some as you get more miles on it but don't expect anything drastic.
freebob
New member
Gas Mileage
After my 600 mi. service I have been averaging 30mpg or better...
So hang in there should get better but don't expect much more than about 30mpg avg....
Freebob...:doorag:
After my 600 mi. service I have been averaging 30mpg or better...
So hang in there should get better but don't expect much more than about 30mpg avg....
Freebob...:doorag:
bluestratos
New member
I have had my bike for 3weeks now, about 800 miles todate. Mixed driving I get 24, my best is 27. I expect to get between 25 and 30 after it gets broken in from what i have heard so far.
bikeguy
New member
My mileage normally ranges from 28 - 30 mpg. The RT creates a whole lot of wind resistance so anything you can do to reduce wind resistance, such as lowering the windscreen, will help mileage. In my experience, the single most effective method to improve mpg is reducing speed. Riding twisties in the mountains in New Mexico I got more than 40 mpg. I got 34 mpg on a recent ride to view wildfire damage here in west Texas. I was riding under 65 mph the whole way and there was little or no wind (a rarity in this part of the world).
I don't worry much about gas mileage. It is what it is and I've gotten used to it. What does bother me some is the lack of range. I wish the RT had a bigger gas tank so I wouldn't have to stop twice as often as my BMW riding buddies. Hope your mileage increases as your RT-S breaks in.
Cotton
I don't worry much about gas mileage. It is what it is and I've gotten used to it. What does bother me some is the lack of range. I wish the RT had a bigger gas tank so I wouldn't have to stop twice as often as my BMW riding buddies. Hope your mileage increases as your RT-S breaks in.
Cotton
fastfraser
Blazing Member
:congrats::welcome: your mileage will get better as your Spyder brakes in .
Hokiev
New member
Gas Mileage
A big factor in your mileage is how quick you shift up/down.
If you drive it to get max mileage you would shift in the 3000-4500 range, which is when the computer allows it to up shift.
I got 32 and 34 mpg on my first two tanks while is was "babying" the machine.
I have read that this engine "likes" to be driven hard, shifting at a higher range in the 4500-5500 range. If that is how you are driving, you will get lower mpg.
I also have been letting the computer downshift when I brake instead of manually doing so. That also will improve mpg.
I admit running "hard" is more fun. It just depends on what mood I am in at the time I am riding and knowing the mpg will go down when I do so.
My novice 2¢.
A big factor in your mileage is how quick you shift up/down.
If you drive it to get max mileage you would shift in the 3000-4500 range, which is when the computer allows it to up shift.
I got 32 and 34 mpg on my first two tanks while is was "babying" the machine.
I have read that this engine "likes" to be driven hard, shifting at a higher range in the 4500-5500 range. If that is how you are driving, you will get lower mpg.
I also have been letting the computer downshift when I brake instead of manually doing so. That also will improve mpg.
I admit running "hard" is more fun. It just depends on what mood I am in at the time I am riding and knowing the mpg will go down when I do so.
My novice 2¢.
Motogordo
New member
Gas Mileage
I have the 2011 RTS/SE5 with just over 1,000 miles. I fill the tank all the way to make sure my reading are accurate. I am getting just over 32 mpg. on 92 octane. I will also mention that I upshift just over 3,000 rpm's with the throttle backed off each time. It is very smooth this way. When I am riding on the highway (65 MPH ) the tach is reading about 4,500 rpms.
gordon
I have the 2011 RTS/SE5 with just over 1,000 miles. I fill the tank all the way to make sure my reading are accurate. I am getting just over 32 mpg. on 92 octane. I will also mention that I upshift just over 3,000 rpm's with the throttle backed off each time. It is very smooth this way. When I am riding on the highway (65 MPH ) the tach is reading about 4,500 rpms.
gordon
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Bob Denman
New member
:agree: Once the engine loosens up you'll see an improvement. Others have mentioned dropping the windshield a couple of inches seems to help.:welcome::congratsn the:spyder: Milage will improve some after breakin Enjoy your ride :thumbup:
DON'T FORGET: Your very own right wrist will have the greates affect on how you fell when pulling away from the pumps.
I short-shift and ride like an old woman and stay consistenly above 35mpg now... :thumbup:
retiredsquid
New member
I have a bit over 3,800 miles on the 2011 RTS Limited. Our recent trip to San Antonio pulling trailer got us between 21 and 22mpg going down fighting a strong wind while pulling the RT-622 trailer averaging 75MPH. The return trip we got 24MPG running same speed. I bought 91 & 93 octane gas at stops, but was not able to find any real gasoline in Texas. We run 91 octane real gasoline and am back up to a bit over 30MPG without trailer here at home and on a recent round trip to Clarksville. Best I have gotten has been 32MPG one time and that was well before 600 miles on the machine.
Bob Denman
New member
bluestratos
New member
I just got 31 in mixed freeway/hiway and town driving. I was having cold start problems so I did some research and found that 76 stations in our area do not contain alcohol. Not sure if it helped the cold start yet but I believe it really helped to get the better MPG. My best up to now has been 27 with the average around 25.
retiredsquid
New member
I absolutely believe running real gasoline without that poisonous ethanol in it makes a difference in MPG. I know it makes a difference in my four wheeled vehicles.
I am guilty of twisting my right wrist a wee bit from time to time, too.hyea:
I am guilty of twisting my right wrist a wee bit from time to time, too.
hyea:
murphybrown
New member
REAL Gas huge difference
Was able to put in my first tank (5.7 gal) of REAL gas...unfortunately I do not live in an area where it is available..ethanol crap in everything close to me. Anyhow my mileage with the real deal was 36.1..
Amazing difference...I normally hang right around 32-33 if I keep windshield down and OFF throttle..
Guess that means I need to go on 200 mile ryde :thumbup: every time I want to gas up..:roflblack::roflblack:
MY 2010 RTSE5 has 15k on her..so maybe she is "broke in"!!!!
Was able to put in my first tank (5.7 gal) of REAL gas...unfortunately I do not live in an area where it is available..ethanol crap in everything close to me. Anyhow my mileage with the real deal was 36.1..
Amazing difference...I normally hang right around 32-33 if I keep windshield down and OFF throttle..
Guess that means I need to go on 200 mile ryde :thumbup: every time I want to gas up..:roflblack::roflblack:
MY 2010 RTSE5 has 15k on her..so maybe she is "broke in"!!!!
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