Flat stretches of road are much better for fuel efficiency than curvy, hilly, in-city driving. You're also more likely to avoid traffic jams on highways, which are also bad for fuel efficiency.
A full-face helmet is more aerodynamic than other types of helmets. Any other clothing that decreases your aerodynamic should be reconsidered. According to the Car Talk website : Wind resistance increases as a square of the speed at which you're traveling. So, for example, at 70 mph, wind resistance is double what it is at 50 mph 70 squared is almost twice as much as 50 squared. That's murder on your mileage.
Keep that in mind while biking. Have you ever considered buying an electric motorcycle? If you haven't, it might be something to consider. Sign up for our Newsletter! Mobile Newsletter banner close. Mobile Newsletter chat close. Mobile Newsletter chat dots. Riding in cold weather can also reduce your fuel efficiency. Although most motorcyclist choose to avoid riding in winter, still, some hard-core riders will tough it out.
Low fuel efficiency can also be an indicator that your motorcycle is not running properly. If you notice a sudden change in your average MPG, you could be dealing with dirty carburetors, under-inflated tires, a clogged fuel filter or faulty fuel pump.
These issues should be looked into and repaired before they cause more damage, or leave you stranded on the highway. To get an accurate number, do these steps 3 or 4 times. Same formula. Example: If I rode miles, and it took 3.
Now that you know a little more about what effects the distance you can ride on a tank of gas, there are some things you can do to increase your miles per gallon, and get more miles between fill ups. The best thing you can do as a motorcycle owner is to know your bike and how it operates. Calculate your average miles per gallon and keep track of how many miles you can travel on a tank of gas. Keep your bike well maintained and your load light. Be aware of your trip odometer or your gas gauge and play it safe when planning your gas stops.
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Riding Style Your riding style can effect your fuel efficiency. Other Fuel Efficiency Factors There are other factors that can effect your fuel efficiency. Start with a full tank of gas. If your motorcycle as a trip odometer, set it to zero.
Otherwise, write down the miles on the main odometer. Ride your motorcycle as you normally would until the tank is almost empty. Fill up your tank again, to the top. Write down the exact number of gallons it took to fill up the tank.
Next, from the odometer, write down the number of miles ridden. Mechanically, the cc Single Cylinder, four stroke, Twinspark, Air-cooled mill produces a healthy 28 hp power and gives an impressive 70 mpg. Re-introduced to the American market after a long absence, the SR still shows the remnants of the old British bike style it was originally meant to emulate in the s.
The engine cranks out a modest 24 ponies and has a good 60 mpg. Talk Scrambler and Ducati has its sub-brand for the Scramblers. And starting the range is the SixtyTwo that runs on a powertrain made of the cc, air-cooled, L-twin engine that cranks out 41 ponies and The retro-modern design language is literally in fashion now. And this Leoncino has got the same treatment by the fashion gurus at CentroStile Benelli.
A twin-cylinder, four-stroke engine, liquid-cooled, cc powers the Leoncino with a maximum power of 48 hp, and fuel efficiency stands at 60 mpg. The Rebel gets the liquid-cooled parallel-twin from the cc CBR, which makes around 45bhp and giving 75 mpg. The newest member of the Spitfire range is the new Spitfire Bobber that comes with a stripped-back bobber styling but still carries the cues from the rest of the motorcycles in the range.
The powerplant on this Bobber makes use of the same Husqvarna TE motor used on all the other Spitfires giving out 60 mpg. Introduced in , the V Star replaced the Virago but was essentially the same bike spec-wise. Here we have an air-cooled, degree V-twin in the house that would give out 78 mpg. With the Himalayan, Royal Enfield has opened up an all-new chapter in its glorious book of functional motorcycles. The Himalayan runs on a fuel-injected engine, which has been christened as LS, is a single-cylinder, air and oil-cooled, cc motor that gives 80 mpg.
Tall stance and a narrow body are designed to mean equal parts functional and stylish. As far as the powertrain is concerned, it is powered by the same cc water-cooled, single-cylinder engine that has a 70 mpg rating. The Suzuki Boulevard S40 takes a timeless single-cylinder design, Air-cooled and carbureted, the only reason it can meet emissions. A cc total displacement is one of the largest, single-cylinder four-stroke engines currently in production and gives out 55 mpg.
While it is, in fact, based on the current Street , multiple changes in the setup and equipment turn it into another animal entirely. A typical Japanese cruiser, the ER-6N boasts of both modern and retro elements, which make it a distinctive motorcycle. The bike sources its power from a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, cc motor, which churns out 61 hp and has a 55 mpg rating.
This two-wheeled machine made by the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world, Hero Motorcorp from India, is a special mention in this segment of ours. This, however, is not being sold in the States currently, and it might never even come here. For enhanced fuel efficiency, the engine is combined with a modern i3s technology, which automatically switches it off when idle and switches it on when the clutch is pressed.
Obey the speed limits on all roads and try to maintain constant speeds. Avoid aggressive riding styles with quick braking and fast acceleration. Choose routes with the least curves or traffic, and prefer highways rather than through the cities. Avoid accessorizing your motorcycle that would increase the weight of your ride and increase wind resistance. Wear a full-face helmet and avoid clothing that decreases your aerodynamic footprint. Keep your engine clean and service it at regular intervals to get the best performance.
Keep adjusting your chain and sprockets to the right strains. Reduce drag by riding with the correct posture, especially at higher speeds. Tuck in close to the body of the motorcycle. Which motorcycles on sale today give the best mpg? Honda Grom MPG:
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