How much can it hold?

[muonwhiz]

What is the actual gas tank capacity on an RT? I know that Can Am says 6 gallons, or slightly more. It is also possible that my analog gas gauge is inaccurate. But I have never put more than 4.5 gallons into it, even when the gauge was showing extremely low.

What say you forum members?

 

[ARtraveler]

Six gallons or less seems to be the most one can put in. My biggest fill up was 5.8 gallons. I was at 185 miles on the tank, the gas gauge was way below the E indicator, and I felt like I was running on fumes.

Most riders use the trip meter as an indicator to know when to fill up. If you are using the analog gas gauge, the refill light usually goes on at about 120 miles into the ride. If you are using the digital gauges, the refill light goes on at about 150 miles into the ride for me. Akspyderlady's 2011 goes on about 10 miles past when my refill light goes on.

 

[Bob Denman]

When you allow for that area of dead-space that is used for expansion; I think that the figure of "about six gallons" has come up as an accepted amount.

 

[boborgera]

6 Gal, After that your walking.

 

[d.o.spyder-rts]

You might want to disconnect both the temp and gas guages. When you do, the guages will default to the multifunction guage and the fuel guage will be more accurate. Dale

 

[jerpinoy]

Little over 6 gallons or more than 24 liters.hyea:

 

[NancysToy]

Tank capacity is 6.6 gallons, with a 6.0 gallon useable capacity. The fuel light comes on with 1.4-1.6 gallons left in the tank (an estimated 50 miles worth). A typical fill would be in the 4-5 gallon range...unless you like to hold your breath and pray for a gas station. Most owners just consider their fuel mileage and go by the trip meter.

 

[MarkLawson]

Riding style and conditions can make major changes in MPG, so "learn" your fuel gauge. Fill it at certain levels indicated on the fuel gauge so you'll know how many gallons you've used a 1/4 tank or when the light comes on. Scotty is right about the remaining fuel when the light comes on, but I would not assume 50 miles left to empty. If you know how many gallons you've burned at that point, you'll be able to calculate how many miles you can safely expect before walking. I have gotten as much as 36.6 MPG and as little at 18.4 MPG on my RT. I make no assumptions that I can go a particular mileage before the light comes on. Was in Texas in 2011, running 85 on I-20 (80- speed limit), pulling my trailer & pushing a 30 MPH head wind. Light came on every 89 miles. I was getting 18.4 MPG...

 

[NancysToy]

Riding style and conditions can make major changes in MPG, so "learn" your fuel gauge. Fill it at certain levels indicated on the fuel gauge so you'll know how many gallons you've used a 1/4 tank or when the light comes on. Scotty is right about the remaining fuel when the light comes on, but I would not assume 50 miles left to empty. If you know how many gallons you've burned at that point, you'll be able to calculate how many miles you can safely expect before walking. I have gotten as much as 36.6 MPG and as little at 18.4 MPG on my RT. I make no assumptions that I can go a particular mileage before the light comes on. Was in Texas in 2011, running 85 on I-20 (80- speed limit), pulling my trailer & pushing a 30 MPH head wind. Light came on every 89 miles. I was getting 18.4 MPG...

Good explanation, Mark. I guess I was a little too brief. The 50 miles is an average and an assumption, some may get more, and some less...and everyone will differ sometimes, depending on conditions. Headwinds, mountains, a heavy throttle hand, a passenger or a trailer can change things quite a bit. You have to watch the gauge and the odometer and get a feel for things. If you are out West, or somewhere else where stations may be few and far between, gas up early...nearly every chance you get.

 

[Mr. White]

I get 30 mpg for the most part and when my odometer gets to 120, I start looking for a station depending on where I am. If in west Texas, I stop as the next station, if local, I run to 150 miles...seldom put in more than 5 gallons. My gauge shows E at 115-120 miles....works for me....

:spyder2:

 

[Grandpa Pete]

I say YES:chat:, to all of the above:roflblack::roflblack:.

 

[SllimG]

I put a reda can in my saddlebag today and took a ride to see how many miles I could get out of a tank on my RSS. I didn't actually let her run out of gas, but I felt like I got pretty close. Did 165 miles and when I pulled in for gas, she took 5.49 gallons. Based on that, I would assume I could have gone another 10 to 15 miles. I went 25 miles after low fuel light came on and the last 8 miles there were no bars showing on the fuel gauge. Just a little peace of mind for me to know what to expect when I have one of those "close calls" where I'm wondering why I didn't stop for gas in the last town.