I ran out of gas today

[Blue Star]

Did 208.5 miles from full to empty, and took about 6.516 gallons to fill up. I know this is not a good indicator, as riding conditions vary, and I only did this experiment once. This trip was without the ECO mode on, shifting for the most part @ 2900 rpm, all but about 30 miles on the freeway going 70 – 75 mph. This tank gave me an average of 32.15 mpg, with my overall average at 31.89, so I guess I can’t complain. I just thought I would go further before it ran out.
Just some info, 2014 RT, the fuel needle did not go below the E symbol, I was in 6[SUP]th[/SUP] when it died, but only downshifted to 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] when I stopped, and gave NO warning that it was out of gas; it just died. If you want to know what it is like just hit the kill switch while going down the street, same thing. I wish I would have got a picture of the fuel indicator, but I did not. Fuel light came on at 171.5 miles.




Also, Cruise was on, but not set.

 

[BajaRon]

Fuel injected engines usually just quit with no warning. Not like the good old days with carburetors where you might be able to nurse them along for a little ways.

 

[SNOOPY]

Not good running out of gas on a fuel injected motor. Glad to took the hit for the rest of us. Lol

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

Hope your mileage picks up a bit because that around the range my V-twin is getting. Good to know about it just stopping. Does the 14 still have the low fuel light??

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I ran a full tank on eco mode and wanted to shoot myself to put me out of my misery! I got 32.73 mpg which I didn't think was all that great. I didn't get to run a full tank due to the unavailability of fuel where I was riding. This was for 142 miles

 

[Jeriatric]

I ran a full tank on eco mode and wanted to shoot myself to put me out of my misery!

:roflblack: I hear that!

 

[Texas]

Hmmmm..... Maybe BRP didn't increase the tank size for 2014 ?? :dontknow:


Based on the ride-to-empty information you provided, and the mileage I got yesterday (39.57), this means I could have gone 257.84 miles on a tank. This is interesting because BRP claims:

Ride for up to 252 miles at 62 mph (406 km at 100 km/h)* on one tank

Seems to be right on.

 

[Chupaca]

Now you know..!!

Good to have an idea of the range you can get. I always use one tripmeter as a guide...!! :thumbup:

 

[Benggolf]

Good to have an idea of the range you can get. I always use one tripmeter as a guide...!! :thumbup:

I do the same thing. Never trust the fuek gauge. :roflblack:

 

[Blue Star]

Not good running out of gas on a fuel injected motor. Glad to took the hit for the rest of us. Lol

Demo test bike, :yes: so I did not mind

Hope your mileage picks up a bit because that around the range my V-twin is getting. Good to know about it just stopping. Does the 14 still have the low fuel light??

Yes it does. It came on at 171.5 miles. I forgot to put that in, but added it.

I ran a full tank on eco mode and wanted to shoot myself to put me out of my misery! I got 32.73 mpg which I didn't think was all that great. I didn't get to run a full tank due to the unavailability of fuel where I was riding. This was for 142 miles

I do not use that ECO mode either, as it drive me crazy too. I have done four tanks with the ECO mode and my average is 32.54 mpg.

 

[SNOOPY]

:thumbup:

 

[den1953]

2014 Fuel Range

Whenever I do finally take the plunge on a new RT (any version of it) then I could expect to be looking for a gas station anywhere from 180 to 200 miles (200 being the extreme limit). I would expect that riding two-up or against a headwind or in hilly terrain would reduce that figure significantly just as it does on my Victory Cross Country. Sounds like the ECO Mode only gets about 4 tenths or so more mpg so maybe not worth taking your eyes off the road to stay within it's shifting guidelines. I often just shift by the sound and feel of my motorcycles without paying strict attention to a tachometer anyhow. Doesn't sound like the 250 miles of range that BRP advertises is very realistic, kind of like the EPA mpg estimates on the stickers of new cars & trucks. I was hoping for something closer to 40 mpg like Texas reported, hope he is right!!

 

[Bob Denman]

"Blue"
Thanks for performing this experiment for us! :clap: :thumbup:
The fact that you went over 35 miles on "The LIght" :shocked: , adds some comfort...

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Did 208.5 miles from full to empty, and took about 6.516 gallons to fill up. I know this is not a good indicator, as riding conditions vary, and I only did this experiment once. This trip was without the ECO mode on, shifting for the most part @ 2900 rpm, all but about 30 miles on the freeway going 70 – 75 mph. This tank gave me an average of 32.15 mpg, with my overall average at 31.89, so I guess I can’t complain. I just thought I would go further before it ran out.
Just some info, 2014 RT, the fuel needle did not go below the E symbol, I was in 6[SUP]th[/SUP] when it died, but only downshifted to 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] when I stopped, and gave NO warning that it was out of gas; it just died. If you want to know what it is like just hit the kill switch while going down the street, same thing. I wish I would have got a picture of the fuel indicator, but I did not. Fuel light came on at 171.5 miles.


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Also, Cruise was on, but not set.

Thank you, that is good to know.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Mets79ST2013]

What is the range on a 2013 ST-S? if you have the information because it feels to me that I fill up go for a ride maybe 2 hours and I have to get gas...

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

BRP did increase the tank size slightly because they removed the "dent" that the 13 exhaust pipe ran next to. Also mileage numbers are a mysterious thing based on your riding style so do take them to heart. My 13 RT/S got a best of 34 mpg on a long ride with the Cincinnati Spyder riders group and that is because I'm a conservative "tour rider" I like to hang on the back roads and ride at reasonable speeds and look around, not hammer it from point A to point B.

 

[Oklahoma Spyder]

speed

I think its all about speed. Blue star was running 73 average. BRP was saying around 63 mph like state highways (except in Texas) I will tell you the difference will be huge.

 

[den1953]

Most of my riding

Most of the time I ride on back roads and secondary highways with a 55 mph speed limit and I generally limit myself to no more than 60 on them. Interstate highways are a completely different matter. Ohio raised the limit from 65 to 70 mph last year and I was used to maintaining 70 to stay out of trouble but now have to do 75. I still routinely get passed a lot by people doing 80 to 85 mph. I'm still on two wheels an I'm not comfortable doing 80 mph much less 85, especially with my wife on back. I would hope the added stability of the Spyder might make things better on the superslab although I'd rather be on the slower, less traveled roads for the most part.

 

[Bob Denman]

Me too! :thumbup:

 

[schnauzermom]

BREAKING PERIOD?

Wondering if there is going to be a break in period and the mileage will improve over time?
That's what happened with my 2011 RT. Started out with about 25mpg, increased to 30-33 mpg now. Can't remember how long it took, have 7100 miles on bike now. Maybe after 5000 miles? Just a thought.