Author Topic: MPG (Read 34678 times)

Freddie · « **on:** 28 March 2012, 07:28:11 pm »

I've had my fazer 2 weeks, just filled up with petrol, 58 mpg

superb. What a great bike. It can do it all.

JZS 600 · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 March 2012, 08:18:07 pm »

Try using Fuelly for an even smugger attitude, I'm averaging 62 on my daily commute!

Freddie · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 March 2012, 08:28:21 pm »

62 ! That's fantastic, I had a R1 before the fazer and it was no where near 58 so I'm well pleased.

mike26 · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 March 2012, 12:55:32 pm »

so are you classing a gallon as 4.5 litres or?

Tefer · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 March 2012, 01:56:47 pm »

I don't really know my MPG but i am needing fuel today and i wondered what i had done since last fill up, 195 miles on the light and sitting on the last line, not bad i thought.

JZS 600 · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 March 2012, 03:58:25 pm »

Fuelly does this for you,,,,,

Dead Eye · « **Reply #6 on:** 29 March 2012, 04:19:46 pm »

Quote from: mike26 on 29 March 2012, 12:55:32 pm

so are you classing a gallon as 4.5 litres or?

For the UK yes (4.546 litres), pretty sure the americans have their own gallon... the point of this I do not understand

Robfzs · « **Reply #7 on:** 29 March 2012, 04:53:20 pm »

usually get around 65mpg

FuZzBoM · « **Reply #8 on:** 29 March 2012, 06:05:57 pm »

omg.. last tank i got 41mpg...
Still way better than my car though lol

red98 · « **Reply #9 on:** 29 March 2012, 06:36:02 pm »

x litres by 0.22 to get gallons.......if thats any help to anyone......59 mpg taking it easy,only managed that once

Fazer Jake · « **Reply #10 on:** 29 March 2012, 08:04:17 pm »

Jesus 55-62 MPG do you ever have any fun and twist the throttle?

FuZzBoM · « **Reply #11 on:** 29 March 2012, 08:18:03 pm »

Out of interest roughly how many miles do you guys get out of a tank? With my last 41mpg outing I got 158 miles till the light came on.

JZS 600 · « **Reply #12 on:** 29 March 2012, 08:35:16 pm »

Dunno, really, never done a tank.

130 miles every 2 days up and down to London and been between 8.9 and 9.6 liters a fill.

Speed between 60 and 90+ dependant on traffic flow, although I "maintained" the cam chain the other day with a blast up to 120.

All A road miles mostly with a bit of filtering, or making progress officer!

Dead Eye · « **Reply #13 on:** 29 March 2012, 08:43:28 pm »

I get just under 55 MPG - always have a bit of fun on mine

Usually get about 200 miles out of a tank right down to the last marker on the gauge but i can let it go lower than that just :p

chunk166 · « **Reply #14 on:** 29 March 2012, 08:50:31 pm »

Well i'm not to sure how to work it all out but on my trip to Lincolnshire last week & i managed to do 170 miles,about 13.5 litres of fuel cost about £20 & today i filled up with 195 on the clock & it cost £23 that was about 15 or so litres, tbh i'm really happy with how economical the FZS600 Fazer is

mike26 · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 March 2012, 09:05:28 pm »

how are you guys getting to 55+ mpg im getting 35-42?

limax2 · « **Reply #16 on:** 29 March 2012, 09:49:34 pm »

Quote from: mike26 on 29 March 2012, 09:05:28 pm

how are you guys getting to 55 mpg I'm getting 35-42?

That's pretty bad, unless you are only using it for track days/racing!
I keep a careful record (sad, I know) and consistently get circa 60 mpg. I don't often ride as enthusiastically as some people but I still enjoy it, something to do with age and valuing life a bit more probably.
I think most get between 50 and 60 mpg. Is your air filter o.k.. Also check that the fuel enriching things on the carbs are closing properly when the lever in in the normal run position. Some times referred to as the choke.

Fazer Jake · « **Reply #17 on:** 29 March 2012, 10:09:06 pm »

i get 45-50 as i've got an aftermarket can and a K&N and motad downpipes.

Previous to the mods it was 50+ easy

unfazed · « **Reply #18 on:** 29 March 2012, 10:17:42 pm »

I get about 50 most of the time to and from work,but have on a few spirited occasions hit low 40s and wandering through south of France last year with 2 up got 66. On a track day it has never dropped below 40.
Only mods are K&N Filter and Iridium plugs.

mike26 · « **Reply #19 on:** 29 March 2012, 10:44:30 pm »

i think i maybe i get more just seem to be putting it in alot be i only put £5 in at a time tbh

FuZzBoM · « **Reply #20 on:** 30 March 2012, 12:14:01 am »

hmm maybe the modifications make a big difference. i have pipercross filter, iridium plugs, ART straight thru can. also only run it on shell V-power
I guess all that could make it terrible on fuel lol

JZS 600 · « **Reply #21 on:** 30 March 2012, 08:56:28 am »

Try changing gear!

Dead Eye · « **Reply #22 on:** 30 March 2012, 01:59:00 pm »

Out of interest, has anyone bothered experimenting with different octane fuels? Aka do you find standard unleaded better than the premium unleaded?

My car (Mark 2 Golf) loves premium compared to standard but the bike seemed the other way around. Since then ive stuck to standard for the bike BUT ive now renewed the exhaust system and air filter...

FuZzBoM · « **Reply #23 on:** 30 March 2012, 05:58:22 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 30 March 2012, 01:59:00 pm

Out of interest, has anyone bothered experimenting with different octane fuels? Aka do you find standard unleaded better than the premium unleaded?

My car (Mark 2 Golf) loves premium compared to standard but the bike seemed the other way around. Since then I've stuck to standard for the bike BUT I've now renewed the exhaust system and air filter...

I did wondered this myself. people say the fazer over fuels so is it just a waste of money? the general thinking with higher octane is a more pure burn. i again notice the difference on my car. i wouldn't say it had more power but does feel smoother. i also get better MPG on the car with higher octane but then on my car that is accepted as the norm. (3.2 litre vectra)

red98 · « **Reply #24 on:** 30 March 2012, 06:45:54 pm »

filled the car up today...sold out of regular so had to have UNLEADED PLUS.car seams smoother on way home,ill see what it does to the mpg and let you know

....never tryed it in the bike