What's Your Gas Mileage? - Page 2

talltony · 02-07-2008, 01:48 PM

Generally 72mpg (60mp US gallon) but as much as 80 taking it easy or as little as 50 loaded up into a headwind (66 to 40 US) from the Dakar.

Tony

GhostriderADV · 02-07-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by talltony

Generally 72mpg (60mp US gallon) but as much as 80 taking it easy or as little as 50 loaded up into a headwind (66 to 40 US) from the Dakar.

Tony

What's the difference between the UK gas and the US gas to make such a difference in gas mileage?

toolfan · 02-07-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostrider Wannabe

What's the difference between the UK gas and the US gas to make such a difference in gas mileage?

It's not the gas, it's the gallon.

Imperial Gallon vs US gallon, IIRC.

talltony · 02-07-2008, 03:30 PM

The US gallon = 231 cubic inches. The British gallon = 277 cubic inches.
Or, put another way, multiply the US gallon by 1.2 for UK gallons.
I have, however, noticed a difference in fuel when travelling around Europe with Norwegian and German fuel giving the best mileage.

Tony

foster · 02-07-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostrider Wannabe

Where did you get that done? How much does something like that run?

Gostrider Wannabe,
I had it done at the BMW dealership. I had a fuel injection problem crop up that I could not solve so I took it in for evaluation. They never found a specific problem but, in the process, flashed the computer which updated it with the latest revisions. The bike starts and runs like a champ again and now gets more miles per gallon.

If I remember correctly, the total charge for diagnostic time and updating the computer was about $200.

We still don't know why it started acting up - probably some electron stuck in the wrong place.

Boon Booni · 02-07-2008, 04:09 PM

Average 50-52 commuting on my'07 DL650. Usually about 55mpg when traveling, backroad cruising riding however I like.

'74 R90/6 seems to get 42 mpg whether I'm riding it wide open or coasting down hill..

'89 Transalp, never better than 46, typically 40-44, but I've seen as bad as 35mpg. (I've read that many people get better than I do on the TA)

On my now sold '91 KLR650 I averaged 40-45mpg.

thetourist · 02-07-2008, 04:48 PM

Transalp...50-55 it is very speed dependant. 80mph will get me to low mid 40's.
60mph cruise is best mpg...mid 50's mpg
Last year did Magruder (130mi) on 2.3 gal and wasn't easy on it.

drneo · 02-07-2008, 09:22 PM

'82 Honda Silverwing (GL500I) = 50's

Frostbit · 02-07-2008, 09:39 PM

My Wife gets a steady 75mpg on her 01 650GS with a 45 tooth sprocket. She also never rolls faster than 65mph.

I'm happy with 65mpg on my 01 650GS or the 01 Dakar, both have 47 tooth sprockets.

PeterW · 02-07-2008, 10:19 PM

DL 650, 20-22kml, comuting + weekend ride, up to 25km/l on long slow hauls.

Pete

pahunter · 02-08-2008, 03:25 AM

2004 1200R sportster 65mpg 2007 lowrider 53mpg Ride Safe Doug

rossphoto · 02-08-2008, 06:27 PM

Am I crazy or is it possible that I am only getting about 32 mpg on a KTM 640 ADV. I'm pretty loaded up and I weigh in at about 220lbs...

Is that right or could there be a problem? It seems I should be getting better mileage?

On a 6.7 gal tank and .9 liter reserve tank I'm getting right at 205 miles before I hit reserve...

Any thoughts besides lose some weight fat ass???

Thanks

coalcracker101 · 02-08-2008, 06:34 PM

Honda xr650l 35 mpg or less...................Honda gl1200 40 mpg or less . both @ 500 to 1500 ft above sea level U.S.A

foster · 02-08-2008, 06:35 PM

F650GS got 63 mpg today on a good dual-sport run with plenty of throttle useage and a decent clip up the Cherohala Skyway.

GhostriderADV · 02-08-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rossphoto

Am I crazy or is it possible that I am only getting about 32 mpg on a KTM 640 ADV. I'm pretty loaded up and I weigh in at about 220lbs...

Is that right or could there be a problem? It seems I should be getting better mileage?

On a 6.7 gal tank and .9 liter reserve tank I'm getting right at 205 miles before I hit reserve...

Any thoughts besides lose some weight fat ass???

Thanks

I've never ridden a KTM, but a 650 engine is a 650 engine. How many miles do you have on it? 32 just doesn't sound right. Perhaps your engine is running too rich? Maybe a clogged air filter? What does your spark plug tip look like?

Does anyone have a breakdown on weight v. gas consumption for a 650 size engine?

02-07-2008, 01:48 PM	#16
talltony Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Dorset,UK Oddometer: 138	Generally 72mpg (60mp US gallon) but as much as 80 taking it easy or as little as 50 loaded up into a headwind (66 to 40 US) from the Dakar. Tony __________________ 02 F650 Dakar 95 XR250

02-07-2008, 03:30 PM	#19
talltony Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Dorset,UK Oddometer: 138	The US gallon = 231 cubic inches. The British gallon = 277 cubic inches. Or, put another way, multiply the US gallon by 1.2 for UK gallons. I have, however, noticed a difference in fuel when travelling around Europe with Norwegian and German fuel giving the best mileage. Tony __________________ 02 F650 Dakar 95 XR250

02-07-2008, 04:09 PM	#21
Boon Booni Red Clay Halo Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Richmond, Va Oddometer: 11,196	Average 50-52 commuting on my'07 DL650. Usually about 55mpg when traveling, backroad cruising riding however I like. '74 R90/6 seems to get 42 mpg whether I'm riding it wide open or coasting down hill.. '89 Transalp, never better than 46, typically 40-44, but I've seen as bad as 35mpg. (I've read that many people get better than I do on the TA) On my now sold '91 KLR650 I averaged 40-45mpg. __________________ Maybe Old's Cool is a bunch of dirty old men who swear because , let's face it, old bikes run on blasphemy as much as they do gasoline and oil. --Jinx You can be Han Solo, and I can be another Han Solo...

02-07-2008, 04:48 PM	#22
thetourist Just passing thru Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Moscow, Idaho Oddometer: 3,079	Transalp...50-55 it is very speed dependant. 80mph will get me to low mid 40's. 60mph cruise is best mpg...mid 50's mpg Last year did Magruder (130mi) on 2.3 gal and wasn't easy on it. __________________ thetourist The gate guard glares at me. "It's after curfew." He looks me up and down, "What do you think you are, some kind of ****** tourist?" ..Phu Loi 1969 http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=667893 My Idaho

02-07-2008, 09:22 PM	#23
drneo mmm... delicious Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Rochester - Med. City Oddometer: 140	'82 Honda Silverwing (GL500I) = 50's __________________ Ridin through life on a '82 Honda GL500 Silverwing check it out at: trainwiththom.com

02-07-2008, 09:39 PM	#24
Frostbit Is it cold in here? Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 1,033	Mpg My Wife gets a steady 75mpg on her 01 650GS with a 45 tooth sprocket. She also never rolls faster than 65mph. I'm happy with 65mpg on my 01 650GS or the 01 Dakar, both have 47 tooth sprockets.

02-07-2008, 10:19 PM	#25
PeterW Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Gold Coast Oddometer: 1,978	DL 650, 20-22kml, comuting + weekend ride, up to 25km/l on long slow hauls. Pete

02-08-2008, 03:25 AM	#26
pahunter Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Oddometer: 36	2004 1200R sportster 65mpg 2007 lowrider 53mpg Ride Safe Doug

02-08-2008, 06:27 PM	#27
rossphoto GDTRFB Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Far far away Oddometer: 386	640 AdV mileage??? Am I crazy or is it possible that I am only getting about 32 mpg on a KTM 640 ADV. I'm pretty loaded up and I weigh in at about 220lbs... Is that right or could there be a problem? It seems I should be getting better mileage? On a 6.7 gal tank and .9 liter reserve tank I'm getting right at 205 miles before I hit reserve... Any thoughts besides lose some weight fat ass??? Thanks __________________ "if your not getting older, your dead" Riding the states 2010 http://web.me.com/ragtraveler/ragtra...mmer_2010.html Chicago to Ushuaia 2009 http://web.me.com/ragtraveler

02-08-2008, 06:34 PM	#28
coalcracker101 - Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Pennsylvania,USA Oddometer: 53	Honda xr650l 35 mpg or less...................Honda gl1200 40 mpg or less . both @ 500 to 1500 ft above sea level U.S.A

02-08-2008, 06:35 PM	#29
foster Huh? Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Cartoogechaye, NC Oddometer: 724	F650GS got 63 mpg today on a good dual-sport run with plenty of throttle useage and a decent clip up the Cherohala Skyway.

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