silentcropduster Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 I've been doing a lot of riding lately, I'm getting about 175 miles (give or take) on 3.7xx gal of gas = 47.29 MPG. Is it just me or is that horrible? Sprockets are stock spec (15T x 44T I believe), air filter is K&N and was recently cleaned, haven't checked plugs, but it purs, so I doubt it's that, bike has 21,xxx miles. Driving habits: I let the engine temp hit 100 oF before I even move it, and I'm very easy on it till it hits about 130+ I do some "spirited" riding but usually I shift @ about 5- 5 1/2 RPM. Also when my speedo claims I'm going 80 MPH, if i look over to a car next to me (happened on more than 1 occassion) their speedo says 70 MPH, being that said that actually makes my MPG even worse. Shouldn't my MPG be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggyp Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 That seems about right for the v-twin SV. My 1000s got about the same and my buddy's 650 is right there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentcropduster Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Just seems low to me, I thought it should get in the mid 50's lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dying Shadow Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) 170 my light comes on and thats going 80 the whole time coming back from the gap. Edited June 10, 2013 by Dying Shadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 50mpg is about average. Probably within standard deviation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hell of a lot better than my TL1000s. It got maybe 28mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuardRail-Mike Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 r6 only gets about 40 ... be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentcropduster Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I guess my MPG doesnt suck soo bad compared to others lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Sounds about right for low compression engine. I get 45mpg average. Better on long rides. I've hit 60mpg a few times. I hit about 57-58 mpg on Saturday for a ride of about 200 miles. I'm probably over guessing, but I'll know when I fuel up tonight or tomorrow. Nope, was figuring three gallons, it was four gallons burned. 48.57mpg. Yes, I have a large fuel tank. Edited June 11, 2013 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I guess my MPG doesnt suck soo bad compared to others lolAccording to the internets your mpg is right where it should be for that bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 no its not horrible at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Quit yer bitchin. Try an RC51. About 35 MPG. 47 would have been titties and beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZxHooligan Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 My modded zx6r gets about 33 be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 that's awful. my bike gets like 85mpg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentcropduster Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 that's awful. my bike gets like 85mpg. Mr B. pull your bottom lip over your face and swallow! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 My FZ gets about 35, but I don't ride it for mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Big sporty twins get bad mileage. Super hawk, rc51 1199. All I've owned and all get in the 30's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Mr B. pull your bottom lip over your face and swallow! lol i ain't lyin brah Big sporty twins get bad mileage. Super hawk, rc51 1199. All I've owned and all get in the 30's. my 998 gets pretty good mileage. i think i generally got a bit under 50mpg. it definitely got much better mileage than my old rsvr factory which only got about 30-something mpg. my buell 1125cr got about the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Did 444 miles on my 1000rr Sunday averaging 32mpg. My wifes Ducati gets about 50 mpg when she rides it &I in the low 40s when I ride it. My 250r gets low 60s but is only 23 HP so it's ridden WOT a lot. I would say you've got nothing to whine about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) That seems like reasonable mileage to me. Check this out for some real world mileage. http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/suzuki/sv650s looks like you are on the high end for 2005s. Interesting how the mileage seems to be substantially better on some of the newer models. Also, I really wouldn't say 47mpg is bad. My KLR gets about 46 on average, my duc gets around 40, only my 80cc 2 stroke scooter gets as high as 68mpg. Edited June 11, 2013 by vw151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentcropduster Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 That seems like reasonable mileage to me. Check this out for some real world mileage. http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/suzuki/sv650s looks like you are on the high end for 2005s. Interesting how the mileage seems to be substantially better on some of the newer models. Also, I really wouldn't say 47mpg is bad. My KLR gets about 46 on average, my duc gets around 40, only my 80cc 2 stroke scooter gets as high as 68mpg. I see what you mean and btw I dont think u own enough bikes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I see what you mean and btw I dont think u own enough bikes!! LOL, I have issues. They are all my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 LOL, I have issues. They are all my favorites. Next we'll see you on the news like a old lady hoarding cats. "Dozens of motorcycles were rescued today..." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Next we'll see you on the news like a old lady hoarding cats. "Dozens of motorcycles were rescued today..." They all have a very good home and are treated well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 My 1100 gets 38-45. My 900 seems to like 50mpg. The 620 gets 65+ mpg. All v-twins.I said 'sporty' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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