Holy Octane Batman!! I'm really getting 57mpg! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Randune · 08-07-2007, 11:15 AM

Hi all this is my first post, been lurking for a while now but thought I'd join in.
I ride an '07 Kawi Vulcan 900 Classic and can't recommend this bike highly enough! I have 2 friends that have them (one is a custom) and one that just got rid of his Suzuki C50 to convert to the dark side as well.

I finally had to fill my gas tank last night on my bike. I kept track of the mileage and gas use to get an honest reading of my fuel mileage.
I am actually getting 57 mpg!!! I'm thrilled! Now granted 80% of my riding is highway so Its probably less in town, but I don't live in town!

Now the trick is to figure out a heater and snow tires.....

**Clint** · 08-07-2007, 12:44 PM

Nice! That's about 15 better than I'd get.

LCA_koolaid37 · 08-12-2007, 12:20 PM

I suppose speedo error must also be factored in when calculating true mileage, correct?

Tucuma · 08-12-2007, 06:59 PM

LCA etc.
I've found that although my speedometer is 10% high, more or less, the odometer is pretty well bang on. That's after cross-checking with my GPS on a couple of 1000 mile runs. So the mileage calculation should be bang on, as long as it's calculated over several tankfuls of gas.

texrider · 08-12-2007, 10:40 PM

True about the odometers. My Vulcan's works out the same as highway mile markers. The 900 is getting 50-52, and the 2000 does 43-47 mpg. Both on regular unleaded.

DaveMc · 08-13-2007, 09:08 PM

I filled up my 06 C50T Saturday before my ride, and put 1/4 can of Sea Foam in the tank. I set the trip odometer to 0, and the low fuel light first came on at 160 miles. I figure that is about 53 mpg. Speeds were around 60 mph for most of the ride. I'm pleased.

omegajim · 08-13-2007, 09:33 PM

That's it, I gots to get me one of those 900 Vulcans.

My old Yamaha gets about 35, maybe 37 mpg. Don't think I ever cracked 40. Although if I got the carbs rebuilt (don't want to learn, not to do it once or rather 3 times) and got the carbs tuned, I might make 40 mpg.

All for only maybe 6 or 700 bucks.

08-07-2007, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Randune Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: '07 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Location: Chattaroy Wa. Posts: 2	Holy Octane Batman!! I'm really getting 57mpg! Hi all this is my first post, been lurking for a while now but thought I'd join in. I ride an '07 Kawi Vulcan 900 Classic and can't recommend this bike highly enough! I have 2 friends that have them (one is a custom) and one that just got rid of his Suzuki C50 to convert to the dark side as well. I finally had to fill my gas tank last night on my bike. I kept track of the mileage and gas use to get an honest reading of my fuel mileage. I am actually getting 57 mpg!!! I'm thrilled! Now granted 80% of my riding is highway so Its probably less in town, but I don't live in town! Now the trick is to figure out a heater and snow tires.....

08-12-2007, 12:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
LCA_koolaid37 Eternal Vigilante Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 2001 VZ800 Location: MO Posts: 1,272	I suppose speedo error must also be factored in when calculating true mileage, correct? __________________

08-12-2007, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
texrider Sprocket Pilot Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '04 Vulcan 2000, '05 VTX1800 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 858	True about the odometers. My Vulcan's works out the same as highway mile markers. The 900 is getting 50-52, and the 2000 does 43-47 mpg. Both on regular unleaded. __________________ "Sprocket to me, baby!"

08-13-2007, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
DaveMc Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki C50T Location: Tampa FL Posts: 90	I filled up my 06 C50T Saturday before my ride, and put 1/4 can of Sea Foam in the tank. I set the trip odometer to 0, and the low fuel light first came on at 160 miles. I figure that is about 53 mpg. Speeds were around 60 mph for most of the ride. I'm pleased. __________________ C50T: E-Z brackets, Show Chrome classic risers, OEM front fender rail, Mustang seat, MCE engine guard, MCE luggage rack, OEM pasenger floorboards

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08-12-2007, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tucuma Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50T Mustang Seat Cobra Bars Location: Nanoose Bay BC Posts: 28	LCA etc. I've found that although my speedometer is 10% high, more or less, the odometer is pretty well bang on. That's after cross-checking with my GPS on a couple of 1000 mile runs. So the mileage calculation should be bang on, as long as it's calculated over several tankfuls of gas.

08-13-2007, 09:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,062	That's it, I gots to get me one of those 900 Vulcans. My old Yamaha gets about 35, maybe 37 mpg. Don't think I ever cracked 40. Although if I got the carbs rebuilt (don't want to learn, not to do it once or rather 3 times) and got the carbs tuned, I might make 40 mpg. All for only maybe 6 or 700 bucks.

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