Does ECO mode actually change anything?

[Steamer]

Does eco mode actually change the "power band", acceleration, or fuel delivery etc. OR does it just give you a green arrow designating when to shift? Have read conflicting info. On the forum.

 

[monkeyboymorton]

Does eco mode actually change the "power band", acceleration, or fuel delivery etc. OR does it just give you a green arrow designating when to shift? Have read conflicting info. On the forum.

It changes the amount of throttle range you have:

• In normal you have 0-100% throttle opening across the twist (as you would expect)
• In ECO you have 0-60% throttle opening across the twist.

So it restricts power by restricting max throttle opening. It doesn't alter anything else and is no more 'economical' than you using less throttle in normal mode. Hence most people consider it pointless.

 

[Chupaca]

Well....

It does change your greyhound into a bloodhound.....:roflblack: what I have not seen is if there is a significant savings by using it....:dontknow:

 

[Steamer]

No Mo ECO for me!

 

[ARtraveler]

I faithfully used ECO mode for one tank of gas. I saved about one mpg. Found the green arrow telling when to shift to be a distraction. I no longer use it.

Could we have the electronic frunk release back? :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

It saved me even less than that: only a couple of tenths... nojoke

MBM is correct about the throttle:

 

[Mr. Pickels]

Nice chart

It saved me even less than that: only a couple of tenths... nojoke

MBM is correct about the throttle:

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Non-ECO mode way more fun, ....she is a pig on gas either way who cares have fun!

 

[Bob Denman]

We now have an antidote available for ECO mode: it's called Sport Mode, and you can get it in some of the F3 models! :yes::yes::yes:

 

[Mr. Pickels]

Hmmm

I'll have to see if my new F3-t has that....

 

[Bob Denman]

Sadly: the Ts don't... :shocked:

 

[Peter Aawen]

Sadly: the Ts don't... :shocked:

:hun: I thought that along with the Daytona's, both the T's & the Ltd's DID have Sport mode?!? :dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

They left it off of the Touring and Limited models...

 

[AeroPilot]

No S mode on the wifes F3 T

No S mode on the wifes 2016 F3 T. If the 'burn rubber mode was what you were lookin for, the S mode was your choice. Sometimes the lower trim levels suit your needs better and then add your needed farkles to customize. Wife runs through enough tires :sour: without encouraging extra hooliganism.... YMMV

 

[Road-Kill]

I did a full tank of gas with and without while keeping track of my MPG (gallons divided by trip meter). The ECO dumbs down the throttle and nothing more. I kept my bike performing the same in eco mode and by doing so my MPG was the same. If you want a less responsive throttle use ECO mode but expect nothing else in return.

Side note. My car has the same eco button and I tested it like I did the Spyder. Another useless virtue signaling piece of garbage by those wishing to "Go Green".

If you truly care about the environment....WALK!.....otherwise don't be a hypocrite. :thumbup:

 

[GaryTheBadger]

I get about 1 MPG more in Eco mode on a stock 2015 F3S. It also keeps me out of trouble, so I leave it on 99% of the time. Personal preference.

 

[vondalyn]

Eco Mode? EW!

Nope, don't use it. I'm averaging 40mpg without ever using Eco Mode, and I'm kind of a hooligan, so it's possible to have fun and still get good mpgs.

 

[monkeyboymorton]

I've only found it useful for really cold / wet / slippy weather to damp down throttle response and avoid wheelspin.

 

[monkeyboymorton]

It saved me even less than that: only a couple of tenths... nojoke

MBM is correct about the throttle:

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Cheers Bob :thumbup: knew I'd seen that graph somewhere on here!!

 

[Mr. Pickels]

I agree

Nope, don't use it. I'm averaging 40mpg without ever using Eco Mode, and I'm kind of a hooligan, so it's possible to have fun and still get good mpgs.

...after spending my life savings to buy this thing lol... I really don't care about mpg:yes::yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

I might have had the .jpg file... but you had the correct numbers to go along with it. :clap: :thumbup: