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« on: August 18, 2010, 05:18:15 PM »

Well, what kind of Gas millage you getting ? I took a nice spin through the foot hill today, Yep didn't go to work  thumb
and did a 50.4 per gallon on this tank. Tank before was 50.7.

That 700S I got is not as nice.....
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2010, 05:52:52 PM »

On my 700s i have always gotten 45-50 depending on how i ride. usually higher end of 48-49 tho.
And there are quite a few threads already on gas mileage on here...
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2010, 06:18:49 PM »

I routinely get 45+ mpg out of the CB1000.  The worst I ever saw was like 35 mpg and that was wringing it around town and winding it up to triple digits on the deserted Hwys. Not too bad for a literbike...  thumb
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2010, 06:36:41 PM »

I usually get 40-41 mpg, but that is on my 12 mile round trip commute. When I take it on the highway I usually get 45-50 mpg regardless of my traveling speed.
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2010, 06:38:16 PM »

I know but no one has talked about it yet this year I think so I did. If it's upsetting I'll not do it no more..
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2010, 06:54:59 PM »

Im not too worried about it. just a friendly fyi :D

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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2010, 08:19:14 PM »

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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2010, 08:27:07 PM »

42-45 on my stop and go commuting.  If I get on the highway it goes to crap when I get over 75 and RPMs over 5k.
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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2010, 09:12:12 PM »

I'm on a tour now and this is what I have so far:
49.06
58.33
51.69
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« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2010, 09:14:13 PM »

I'm on a tour now and this is what I have so far:
49.06
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47.03
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WHat speeds are you averaging?
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« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2010, 09:16:12 PM »

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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2010, 09:28:39 PM »

When I have my choice,I like 55-60mph,on this trip,some of it was 50 on the Natchez Trace and 70 on the Interstate. On trips,I accelerate easily, trying to get good MPG's
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2010, 09:32:18 PM »

Also noticed that the loaded Givi cases don't seem to affect my mpg's. I thought maybe the wind drag would hurt,but maybe my legs are directing the wind around them. This is my first tour with the Givi's and am damn glad I did it!
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« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2010, 09:34:17 PM »

Also noticed that the loaded Givi cases don't seem to affect my mpg's. I thought maybe the wind drag would hurt,but maybe my legs are directing the wind around them. This is my first tour with the Givi's and am damn glad I did it!
Make you wonder how you ever got along without them huh?

Mine took 4 months and selling a car to pay for them, but I love them as the day is long.
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« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2010, 09:47:39 PM »

AND,I found out today they are waterproof,unlike my waterproof boots and frogtogs musicboohoo
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« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2010, 10:59:48 PM »

AND,I found out today they are waterproof,unlike my waterproof boots and frogtogs musicboohoo
I know my boots and rain gear are waterproof because all my sweat can't escape from them!
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« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2010, 05:38:58 PM »

My 84 650 gets between 50-55 mpg.
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« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2010, 10:29:10 PM »

i get about 40 to 45 mpg on the NHS.  40 riding normally, 45 riding like a little old lady
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« Reply #18 on: August 23, 2010, 09:15:35 AM »

lower 40's is what I'm getting on the S..
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« Reply #19 on: August 23, 2010, 10:06:32 AM »

Mid-40s on the Nighthawk. 33 on the Sabre.  umph
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« Reply #20 on: August 23, 2010, 10:13:31 AM »

Old liter+ technology is thirsty, huh!
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« Reply #21 on: August 23, 2010, 10:25:30 AM »

Some people report 40-45, but not with my lead...wrist?
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« Reply #22 on: August 23, 2010, 11:16:14 AM »

On RWB, I used to get 40-42, except when I ride the twisties with Luckylindy - then it was 35 at best.   giggle  I was on the pipe all weekend for that trip.  What a blast.

On the 750 yesterday, I got 48.5 under easy conditions (50-60 country roads).
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« Reply #23 on: August 23, 2010, 11:49:43 AM »

I was @ 98 miles and just about to touch the fat mark on the gage. Need to run it down the free way till she dies then see when I have to flip to reserve.. Did it on the 92. Was about 155 or 160 miles. So we'll see this week. Filled up last night and ride to work M-W this week. Looks like weather going to crap after that. Fall is a coming.
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« Reply #24 on: August 24, 2010, 06:14:28 AM »

My average is consistently 50-55MPG... the only time I get less than 50 is very hot weather, city stop and go driving, and when I am riding 2-Up at highway speeds... Then it is in the high 40's...
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