Am I missing something?

[Shiznit98204]

I keep reading all about this 252 mile range on an RT model yet I have yet to see it on mine. I'm about to turn 4k on miles and have nothing but 30 miles of highway each way to work. I hve tried driving a whole tank on ECO mode and without. Never break 175 miles before the gas light comes on. I even drove like a little old lady going to church for two full tanks. Any ideas where I am going wrong with this seemingly mythical 250 range claim? :gaah:

 

[ThreeWheels]

I don't think you're wrong.
I only get about 180 miles before the light comes on during weekly commutes.
If I'm on the highway, I can get about 200 miles before the light comes on.
I think if we had the courage to keep riding with the fuel light on, we could probably get close to that 250 mile range before the gas tank runs completely dry and leaves us stranded on the side of the road. With no food or water. In the dark, being chased by wolves and bears.
Sorry, I went away for a little while, I'm back now.
I think the 250 mile range is doable, but only with a support vehicle carrying gas for you, not in practical use of the Spyder

 

[JayBros]

You're getting to the point now where your Spyder's reached the break in point. On my last fill up at 13,315 miles I got 38.2 mpg and the light came on right at 200 and I put 5.88 in the tank. I've yet to put in 6 but that's totally because of the running out risk when there isn't a good station just before the empty point. I'm averaging 36.4 since day one and the range is anywhere from 31 to just shy of 42 depending on how much fun I'm having with the loud handle, how much interstate travel and how much I've put in at fill up as I always begin a long ride with a full tank but let it go as long as my gut allows when puttering around town. I always ride for fun.

 

[Bob Denman]

Remember: that maximum range will be reached as you run the tank dry! :yikes:
I can usually get up to around 220 miles, before the light starts flickering: I think that it IS attainable. :thumbup:
But you've got to slow down, and ride in a manner that will maximize your fuel efficiency. nojoke
Raise your front tire pressures by a pound or two, keep your windshield in it's lowest position, get the adjustable side air deflectors, and set them in the center (most aerodynamic) position, ride with the minimal load possible...

 

[manxman]

Milage 2014 RT

I don't think you're wrong.
I only get about 180 miles before the light comes on during weekly commutes.
If I'm on the highway, I can get about 200 miles before the light comes on.
I think if we had the courage to keep riding with the fuel light on, we could probably get close to that 250 mile range before the gas tank runs completely dry and leaves us stranded on the side of the road. With no food or water. In the dark, being chased by wolves and bears.
Sorry, I went away for a little while, I'm back now.
I think the 250 mile range is doable, but only with a support vehicle carrying gas for you, not in practical use of the Spyder

I get about 200-215 miles and have not seen the light yet. One day I will carry a gallon of gas and see how far I go to alomost but not running out. Supposed to have a bigger tank but I wonder, early on the light went on at about 200 miles and I went about twenty more miles befor gas and took 5.5 gals....................

 

[Highwayman2013]

I keep reading all about this 252 mile range on an RT model yet I have yet to see it on mine. I'm about to turn 4k on miles and have nothing but 30 miles of highway each way to work. I hve tried driving a whole tank on ECO mode and without. Never break 175 miles before the gas light comes on. I even drove like a little old lady going to church for two full tanks. Any ideas where I am going wrong with this seemingly mythical 250 range claim? :gaah:

So how much are you putting in when the light comes on?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WARNING LIGHTS

:lecturef_smilie:....Back in the Day, they were referred to as Idiot lights :gaah:.....I think that still applies......If you know what your Spyder averages for MPG's then that light is just an annoyance !!!.....because you know it goes off when you still have 1.65 gal. left in the tank.........I always FILL my tank completely at every gas stop ....and zero one of the odometers......THAT odometer is MY GAS GUAGE.........Mike :bbq:

 

[Chupaca]

Agree...

I always take my vehicles and a gas can and drive them till they are dry to see exactly how far I can go. Then use the trip meter as my backup so when the light comes on I know how much further I can go. I also carry a liter of fuel with me just in case...:thumbup:

 

[Shiznit98204]

Remember: that maximum range will be reached as you run the tank dry! :yikes:
I can usually get up to around 220 miles, before the light starts flickering: I think that it IS attainable. :thumbup:
But you've got to slow down, and ride in a manner that will maximize your fuel efficiency. nojoke
Raise your front tire pressures by a pound or two, keep your windshield in it's lowest position, get the adjustable side air deflectors, and set them in the center (most aerodynamic) position, ride with the minimal load possible...

So how much are you putting in when the light comes on?

I drove 17 miles with that light on with no choice (poor planning on my part) and it took 5.8 gallons to reach the filler neck.

 

[Bob Denman]

That's about right; it should come on at about the 5.5 gallon mark. :thumbup:
Question: Exactly how hard are you working the bike?
The 252 mile range is assuming a 62 mph constant speed.
I believe that at 75 mph; it drops to about 202 miles.

 

[Shiznit98204]

Thanks for all the input.

:lecturef_smilie:....Back in the Day, they were referred to as Idiot lights :gaah:.....I think that still applies......If you know what your Spyder averages for MPG's then that light is just an annoyance !!!.....because you know it goes off when you still have 1.65 gal. left in the tank.........I always FILL my tank completely at every gas stop ....and zero one of the odometers......THAT odometer is MY GAS GUAGE.........Mike :bbq:

I have always used my trip meter along with the fuel gauge on every vehicle I have owned. Makes a great tool to also tell if you are using more than normal and indicate more problems.
I really dislike the factory gauge that they put on the RT. That thing will lose almost a 1/4 of a tank coming to a stop light. Then while waiting for the light you can watch the needle climb back up. It is just as bad as a Chevy truck and their floating needles. That idiot light really does flicker in stop and go traffic. Kind of funny when you know a red light will also equal a fuel light.

I am planning a trip from Washington to Glacier National park in Montana for July. Hopefully the motor breaks in a little more and I can make that 200 mile mark at least on a tank. I do have the tall windshield so I know that eats some mileage. I am going to order the adjustable wind deflectors so maybe that will help a little and run the windshield a little lower.

 

[Shiznit98204]

That's about right; it should come on at about the 5.5 gallon mark. :thumbup:
Question: Exactly how hard are you working the bike?
The 252 mile range is assuming a 62 mph constant speed.
I believe that at 75 mph; it drops to about 202 miles.

I ride with the cruise on at 65 mph. Speed limit here is 60. But of course I have hills to contend with. I am hoping the bike is still wearing itself in.

 

[Bob Denman]

As with most advertising points: you can bet that BRP carefully chose it's riders, terrain, bike configuration, and riding conditions; in order to come up with this range...

My bike started reaching the 40 mpg mark at about 1200 miles...
Yours should be capable of the same.

 

[DJFaninTN]

Remember: that maximum range will be reached as you run the tank dry! :yikes:
I can usually get up to around 220 miles, before the light starts flickering: I think that it IS attainable. :thumbup:
But you've got to slow down, and ride in a manner that will maximize your fuel efficiency. nojoke
Raise your front tire pressures by a pound or two, keep your windshield in it's lowest position, get the adjustable side air deflectors, and set them in the center (most aerodynamic) position, ride with the minimal load possible...

where's the fun in all of that???? :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm never in a hurry to get anywhere.
Once I do; the riding is over! :yikes: It's more fun to just keep rolling! :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

I can consistently get over 200 miles on a tank when I am not riding with Linda who has a two cylinder 998. She requires gas between 150 and 180 miles. You are approaching break in mileage, so you should consistently be seeing 39 - 41 mpg--depending on your driving style and habits. :thumbup:

I fill the same each time--about a quarter inch below the ring at the top of the tank. Trip meter always set to zero so I know how many miles on the current tank. The fill light usually comes on around 210 miles. I usually do not exceed 70 mph--but there are times...

Those mileage tests that are advertised are performed by expert riders, at slower speeds, and with as little stress on the :ani29: as possible. I never expect to see 250 plus out of a tank on my 2014.

 

[connie9003]

I dont have your fancy new mondels But .....

I find my gas mileage drops a lot when using cruise control.

I ride with the cruise on at 65 mph. Speed limit here is 60. But of course I have hills to contend with. I am hoping the bike is still wearing itself in.

 

[ARtraveler]

I find my gas mileage drops a lot when using cruise control.

Yes, and we have lots of hills here.

 

[Shiznit98204]

I find my gas mileage drops a lot when using cruise control.

I agree. It feels like the the cruise control makes twitchy throttle inputs anytime you are not on perfect level ground.

 

[Shiznit98204]

As with most advertising points: you can bet that BRP carefully chose it's riders, terrain, bike configuration, and riding conditions; in order to come up with this range...

My bike started reaching the 40 mpg mark at about 1200 miles...
Yours should be capable of the same.

They probably had it on a roller dyno with cruise set at 3500 rpm's.