RYKER MPG

[Tslepebull]

Well, I finally got a response from BRP regarding fuel mileage estimates for the Ryker. My question was what the design goals were for constant speed at 60 and at 75 MPH. Their response was as follows:

Hey Richard,

We are really happy to hear you want to know more about the Ryker.

To answer your inquiry, the Ryker is doing between 5L/100km to 6L/100km (39-47 MPG) depending on 1- up or 2-up, engine size, speed, road inclines, temperatures.

We hope this helps.

If you should have any further questions or comments, do not hesitate to contact us again by replying to this email or by calling us at 1-888-272-9222.

Have a good day,
Stephanie H.
Customer Service Representative

 

[Triumphcycleman]

Treat it like a math problem. So, if I ride a Ryker 10,000 miles a year at 30mpg and $3 a gallon my cost would be approx $334 per year. If I ride an F3 10,000 miles a year at 40mpg and $3 a gallon I will spend about $250 a year. So, I saved $84 a year on gas. Now if I spend $4000 more for the F3 than the Ryker it will take 47 years at $84 a year to make up the savings. OR it will take approx 470,000 miles to make up the difference..

 

[Tslepebull]

Treat it like a math problem. So, if I ride a Ryker 10,000 miles a year at 30mpg and $3 a gallon my cost would be approx $334 per year. If I ride an F3 10,000 miles a year at 40mpg and $3 a gallon I will spend about $250 a year. So, I saved $84 a year on gas. Now if I spend $4000 more for the F3 than the Ryker it will take 47 years at $84 a year to make up the savings. OR it will take approx 470,000 miles to make up the difference..

Your math works; I agree about cost and comparison between the Ryker and F3. My interest in MPG is specific to the Ryker is more related to range than cost. There are parts of West Texas where (reliable) fuel is more than 150 miles apart and I don't want to carry extra fuel.

This is just the analyst in me. I have to think everything out before I buy.

 

[KID Ryker]

Well, I finally got a response from BRP regarding fuel mileage estimates for the Ryker. My question was what the design goals were for constant speed at 60 and at 75 MPH. Their response was as follows:

Hey Richard,

We are really happy to hear you want to know more about the Ryker.

To answer your inquiry, the Ryker is doing between 5L/100km to 6L/100km (39-47 MPG) depending on 1- up or 2-up, engine size, speed, road inclines, temperatures.

We hope this helps.

If you should have any further questions or comments, do not hesitate to contact us again by replying to this email or by calling us at 1-888-272-9222.

Have a good day,
Stephanie H.
Customer Service Representative

I hope this is true. :dontknow: I don't see my mileage going up that much. That would turn this Ryker into the perfect bike. hyea:

 

[Tslepebull]

My back of the envelope calculations using displacement x RPM at 75 (using measured MPG from my last bike) compared to same for the Ryker yields results (+/-) to those provided by BRP. However, your empirical data trumps a model.

 

[Grandpaspeed]

I hope this is true. :dontknow: I don't see my mileage going up that much. That would turn this Ryker into the perfect bike. hyea:

If they are supposed to get in the 40s you must ride yours full throttle to only be getting in the high 20s. I'm glad I don't follow you or should I say, try to keep up with you lol

 

[KID Ryker]

If they are supposed to get in the 40s you must ride yours full throttle to only be getting in the high 20s. I'm glad I don't follow you or should I say, try to keep up with you lol

The RYKER made me do it.:roflblack:

 

[Winnex3]

If gas mileage is a concern keep it in eco mode

 

[Grandpaspeed]

The RYKER made me do it.:roflblack:

That's the problem with the Ryker. I have ridden one on two different occasions and can not get over how fun they are, you just can't ride one like a normal person "it won't let you" if you get pulled over for having to much fun your defense should be "the Ryker made me do it" if that doesn't work let the officer take it around the block. Just be prepared for that officer not returning with your new Ryker and you will be stuck with his patrol car, lol

 

[KID Ryker]

That's the problem with the Ryker. I have ridden one on two different occasions and can not get over how fun they are, you just can't ride one like a normal person "it won't let you" if you get pulled over for having to much fun your defense should be "the Ryker made me do it" if that doesn't work let the officer take it around the block. Just be prepared for that officer not returning with your new Ryker and you will be stuck with his patrol car, lol

That feeling never goes away roflmao

 

[Tlcalhoun]

Ryker MPG

What are y'all getting for MPG? I'm getting about 25 MPG.

 

[Tslepebull]

What are y'all getting for MPG? I'm getting about 25 MPG.

I currently have about 500 miles on my Rally model so it is still breaking in. That being said, I have been recording elapsed distance and fuel added for my last three fill ups. For a 65 mile (putzing around town at low speed) loop I got 42 mpg and was hopeful. Yesterday for a 200 mile cross country run to Shreveport and back at 65-75 I got 29 mpg going, filled up there, and 30 coming back. This was consistent with what the AVG MPG on my display was saying. When I contacted BRP prior to purchase they told me high 30's to mid 40's based on speed, engine size, and load; I think their calculations must have been for 55 MPH not 70-75. Although I had hoped for better, the combination of high operating RPM and poor aerodynamics are just a reality.

 

[RykerUSA]

Nice morning in Indianapolis. Forecasted is to get to the upper fifties. I'm out from my 1st cruise on the new Tricycle. Will probly burn a tank so I will be able report back by the end of the day regarding miles per gallon. Or, more importantly, the range of this Ryker Rally. Hoping to get 180 per tank. I realize that's probly a pipe dream until broken in and may even be a pipe dream then.

 

[RykerUSA]

1st tank. light came on at 140 miles. Roughly one gallon left in tank. 34.4 miles per gallon. Fairly even mixture of city, back roads and interstate. That's not too bad for a first tank.

My experience mirrors other reports. Great pick up. Lots of torque. Acceleration from 70 miles an hour to 85 miles an hour is surprisingly strong. No passing issues with this machine. Brakes are OK but nowhere near the Brembo brakes that I had on my past ST limited.


Spent most my time in Eco mode but even, in eco, this machine has incredible pick up. It can definitely throw you back in the seat.

It is certainly a high revving engine. I notice it most at 30 to 40 miles an hour. Really don't notice it at highway speeds at all.

As I said before, my alignment is OK but I will still have it laser aligned to really get it nail down.

That's it for now

 

[KID Ryker]

:agree: Also my alignment is OK but I will still have it laser aligned. :thumbup: Waiting on jcthorne to get the parts in to do it.

 

[Tslepebull]

1st tank. light came on at 140 miles. Roughly one gallon left in tank. 34.4 miles per gallon. Fairly even mixture of city, back roads and interstate. That's not too bad for a first tank.

My experience mirrors other reports. Great pick up. Lots of torque. Acceleration from 70 miles an hour to 85 miles an hour is surprisingly strong. No passing issues with this machine. Brakes are OK but nowhere near the Brembo brakes that I had on my past ST limited.


Spent most my time in Eco mode but even, in eco, this machine has incredible pick up. It can definitely throw you back in the seat.

It is certainly a high revving engine. I notice it most at 30 to 40 miles an hour. Really don't notice it at highway speeds at all.

As I said before, my alignment is OK but I will still have it laser aligned to really get it nail down.

That's it for now

Out of curiosity, did you fill up with 87 octane or premium?

 

[RykerUSA]

The dealer gave me a full tank so I just topped it off with 89 octane to start the day. I'm assuming the dealership put in regular 87 octane.

 

[Leadfoot]

First tank - 22 mpg
Second - 25.2
Third - 28.1
Etc....
Looks like it tops out at around 30 mpg ridden conservatively. Kind of disappointing, not that I care, this thing is a blast, but it just don’t seem right that my M240i gets better mileage. A CVT definitely costs a bit of efficiency in frictional losses. More than enough to make up for the very efficient ACE engine.

 

[Tslepebull]

In my post #41 I provided the answer I received from BRP about expected mileage for the Ryker. I recently responded to the same rep and indicated that my actual mileage was only about 30 and not nearly the 39-47 that they predicted the Rykers to be capable of. The question I asked was if I should be concerned about my lower mileage. Below is their response with the rep's name redacted.

Salutations Richard,

My name is XXXXXX and I'm a Customer Service Specialist here at BRP. XXXXXXX asked me to follow up on your case in regards to your inquiry.

With regards to your fuel consumption & whether you should be concerned or not, I would recommend touching base with your dealership due to many variables that can effect fuel consumption like elevation of where you are in Texas as an example. While your unit is a brand new BRP product, if your dealership does not have the information off-hand, they do have access to a dealer dedicated line that enables the dealership to contact BRP's technical department.

Should you have any other questions or comments, feel free to reach us by replying to this email or at 1-888-272-9222.



Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact us at BRP.



I'm not sure where they think elevation is an issue, for the record I am at 550 feet above sea level and riding temperatures have been 45-75. I have been riding normally and in either Eco or regular mode; no sport or rally yet.

 

[Triumphcycleman]

Look at my post big 1st day. I had 2 fuel runs on it, although my machine still has less than 1000 miles on it