2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
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2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
I am concerned a bit about my fuel efficiency. A lot
of my riding is within the city and the max I have been able to do is 36mpg. Any thoughts on this? Is it too low? What’s yours?
of my riding is within the city and the max I have been able to do is 36mpg. Any thoughts on this? Is it too low? What’s yours?
Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
Ours ranges between 35 to 45. We have three R1150R's and they all get about the same MPG.
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Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
I average 42 mpg on regular, 87 octane, 49 mpg on premium fuel, 91 octane .
This is the US/North American version for octane, MON+RON / 2, commonly called the AKI, anti knock index .
This is the US/North American version for octane, MON+RON / 2, commonly called the AKI, anti knock index .
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Been riding since 1979, BMW's since 1981 .
4 R65's, '87 Guzzi V65 Lario .
Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
I get around 34-38 in town depending on how much of a hurry I'm in, so that is normal.
And I get between 48-50 on open highway, again depending on how much of a hurry I'm in.
Lately trending to the higher mpg's !-)
And I get between 48-50 on open highway, again depending on how much of a hurry I'm in.
Lately trending to the higher mpg's !-)
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Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
My 2002 gulps the same. Around 35 average, but I ride it hard without economy in mind. I always thought the bike would be more efficient but it’s a thirsty motor.
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Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
Couldn't agree more. But it's so much fun to ride them hard.
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Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
Thanks all for your feedback...I feel better. I do tend to idle my bike probably more than average because I don’t ride it often.
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Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
If you want greater range (if not efficiency), you can modify the fuel filler neck to get about 1.5 to 2 litres more fuel into the tank.
I'm currently getting about 180 miles to reserve (ie before the light comes on) instead of 160 or so.
I'm currently getting about 180 miles to reserve (ie before the light comes on) instead of 160 or so.
Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
I've done the neck mod and can get to 200 easily before the light comes on. Then I've gone up to 235 with the light on. You can fill it very slow without the mod and still get the tank full, it just has to be a very slow pump and takes a lot of patience.
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Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
I always ride the ugly thing hard!! It then leaves me with a smile on my face for which I then accept its looks! Oh and yes I get low 30’s mpgEasyBee wrote:Couldn't agree more. But it's so much fun to ride them hard.
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Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
Just got back after putting about 120-130 miles on the beast....averaged about 42 including highway, mountainous and flat roads.
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Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
Now now...R1150s have feelings too. I personally think it’s one of the best looking, unique ones out there.Tigcraft wrote:I always ride the ugly thing hard!! It then leaves me with a smile on my face for which I then accept its looks! Oh and yes I get low 30’s mpgEasyBee wrote:Couldn't agree more. But it's so much fun to ride them hard.
Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
Just for the record, Karl takes his 1150R to track days, gets in the low teens MPG.
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Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
Heh heh heh, Marty Feldman was unique too!shahrkster wrote:Now now...R1150s have feelings too. I personally think it’s one of the best looking, unique ones out there.Tigcraft wrote:I always ride the ugly thing hard!! It then leaves me with a smile on my face for which I then accept its looks! Oh and yes I get low 30’s mpgEasyBee wrote:Couldn't agree more. But it's so much fun to ride them hard.
Re: 2004 1150s...What’s your fuel efficiency??
48mpg on long runs in the UK.
That's equivalent to 40mpg in the USA.
My wife has just bought a brand new Kia Picanto. The trip computer was calibrated in US gallons. With a few presses of the buttons, mpg was transformed.
That's equivalent to 40mpg in the USA.
My wife has just bought a brand new Kia Picanto. The trip computer was calibrated in US gallons. With a few presses of the buttons, mpg was transformed.
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