Can Am Spyder RSS SE5- MPG?

[xGreenxMeaniex]

Here I go again guys, my questions are just crazy as me and Greenie are getting to know eachother better.

My gas mileage is TERRIBLE. I clocked her today after a fill up and I'm getting 22 MPG. I even tried to increase RPMs before I upshift as I know she likes to shift gears in higher RPMs (was totally babying her before) but I have no idea what to do to get better gas mileage. It's not like I'm expecting the 40-60 MPG as our 2 wheeled friends get, but geez can a lady at least get 30 MPG?

My main concern is when I go to Maggie Valley (or any long trip that I'm already excited to take) concerned that there won't be a gas station around on my way when I need it.

Here's what I was thinking:

1. Juice Box- heard these could help me to tweak my performance- but I am NOT a mechanic and have no clue really what these do.
2. I use the highest grade fuel and thought that would be better?
3. I just honestly have no clue

Your input would be GREATLY appreciated.

 

[Jeriatric]

22 is on the low side for sure, but if you like to twist the throttle, the spyder will accommodate you by burning more fuel.

Nice and smooth off of the stops to 5K and shift, holding the throttle steady. Use both your Speedo and tach to drive by. When crusing, no matter the gear, keep your tach above 4K and generally under 6K in whatever gear you happen to be crusing in. It will get better. my2c

Also, if you don't fill to the same level each time(takes a few fueling's to get used to) you will get erratic MPG figures.

 

[boborgera]

Are you sure your filling the tank with the same amount each time, Remember its only a 6 gal tank, So a few tents will throw off your figures. But it seems most Spyders get around 30/33 mpg.

 

[xGreenxMeaniex]

Are you sure your filling the tank with the same amount each time, Remember its only a 6 gal tank, So a few tents will throw off your figures. But it seems most Spyders get around 30/33 mpg.

Is it really a 6 gallon tank? When my light comes on and I go to fill her up, I only end up being able to put 4.5 gallons in it. Is there a 2 gallon reserve when the light comes on?

 

[Chupaca]

Let's see..!!

if you fill the tank as normally done. Set the trip meter to 00. Drive till the low fuel light comes on. Fill up as normally done. Now take the mileage on the trip meter divide it by the gas purchased and you will have your mpg. You will never get the 6.6 gallons in the tank. But once the unit is broken in the mileage gets better. I have an RS and get 31 mpg's... Hope it helps...

 

[boborgera]

Is it really a 6 gallon tank? When my light comes on and I go to fill her up, I only end up being able to put 4.5 gallons in it. Is there a 2 gallon reserve when the light comes on?

Yep, its 6 gallons, When the light comes on you should have about 1 gal left. I ran my 08 dry twice, And it took 5.9 once and 5.7 once, And unlike most i would fill it right to the very top and not get a gas odor.:dontknow:

 

[NancysToy]

Tank is 6.6 gallons, but holds only 6.0, with the rest being necessary venting and expansion space. The low fuel light comes on with about 1.5 gallons left, as a reserve so you can reach a gas station.

22 is a little low, but close. I'd say 25-30 would be average for an RS. Nancy has gotten an average of 28-29 over the life of her 2008 GS. Yours should improve a bit as you get smoother, and after you log a few thousand miles and the engine is completely "broken in".

Lots of things affect mileage. Hills, curves, how aggressively or smoothly you ride, ethanol in fuel, wind, carrying a passenger, stop-n-go traffic, and especially speed. It takes much more fuel to ride at 70-80 than at 55-60. Be sure to have enough pressure in your tires. The 13-15 psi (cold) that BRP recommends is not the best for mileage. Most RS riders like 18-20 for best handling on the earlier Spyders, but we haven't heard much about optimal pressures for the 2013s.