MPG question

[Bob Denman]

:dontknow: What was done to your bike, before you bought it? :dontknow:
What is your riding style?
What is the typical "payload"; that your bike is being asked to haul?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

My 2013 RT ranged from a low of less than 25 mpg at 70+ pulling a trailer to a high of 28 with no trailer and driving at 55 to 60 mph. This was over about 25,000 miles total running ethanol gas. I don't recall that regular vs premium made any real difference.

 

[Stumpy6Guns]

The machine is stock, except for the bajaron swaybar and links that I added. It was serviced by the dealer before going on the sales floor- oil change, 10-star (whatever that is), rear brake pads, new rear tire, brake fluid flush.
I am a pretty conservative rider, and because this is all new to me, I have been even more so. As far as payload, it's just me @190 lbs. My computer bag is in the frunk.

 

[Stumpy6Guns]

I don't want to hijack this thread, so I'm thinking I should open another one in the RT ShopTalk forum. Please don't think I'm cross-posting; that's even more annoying than hijacking!

 

[Mr. White]

The biggest thing that you can do, is slow down...nojoke
Even with my 2014 RT; riding at 80 mph, I got 33 mpg.
Riding at 60 mph: I get 40 mpg!

Thank you Bob. Now I know how I can get 33 mpg, up from 30.....:clap:

:spyder2:

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm just sayin'...