New to 1330

[UtahPete]

I just got a 2016 RT Special Series and had a couple of questions.

1. In 1st gear there seems to be very little power and I need to jump to 2nd pretty quick. Do others find this happening?
2. Gas mileage. I have only gone thru a couple of tanks but it looks like I am getting about 28 MPG. I thought I would be getting more like 35 MPG. I have even tried using the ECO mode and following shift arrow but no difference. Does the mileage increase as it breaks in?

We have a 2014 RT-L. We live in the mountains of Utah. We pull a trailer. We have had no problem pulling away from a dead stop and up to freeway speeds two-up and pulling the pet trailer. And, we consistently get in excess of 40 mpg. But, we drive conservatively (well, most of the time!) which is to say at the speed limit. I generally do use the ECO mode prompts as to when to shift.

It's a different beast than what you are used to and should be driven as such. Touring bike more than hot-rod.