Gas Mileage - M50 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

farmbone · 06-02-2005, 12:05 PM

What type of gas mileage is everybody getting? I am cranking on it preety hard and I might average 35 mpg. The reviews and brochures said I should get 40-50 and I am no where near that. But like I said the black was made to go fast so thats what I do!!! lol

**Trapper** · 06-02-2005, 12:27 PM

i used to get high 30's on the Marauder, but now I'm getting over 40. I cut back on the gunning it in every gear, although I still do it from time to time.

viper94bite · 06-02-2005, 01:34 PM

i used to get about 50 on the rauder. when i put my windscreen on 40-45ish. with a passenger like 35.

trini0 · 06-02-2005, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by farmbone

I am cranking on it preety hard

Well like you said. You're cranking it pretty hard.

md2lgyk · 06-02-2005, 03:23 PM

I get around 48 mpg or so with mostly 4-lane riding at 65 mph.

golftee · 06-02-2005, 03:31 PM

46 to 48 mpg....1200 miles so far...real happy with it

cobra marauder · 06-02-2005, 08:51 PM

45 - 50. unless................ well why would'nt you, they give you that much throttle, I guess it would be a waste not to use it ........... rite........ sounds good to me.lol

**Trapper** · 06-02-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra marauder

45 - 50. unless................ well why would'nt you, they give you that much throttle, I guess it would be a waste not to use it ........... rite........ sounds good to me.lol

THAT'S RIGHT!! If I bought it for gas mileage, I'd be on a Vespa.

Hillbillyff · 09-19-2005, 07:49 PM

I kind of did get mine for gas mileage as I live pretty far from work. My question is: Does putting on aftermarket exhaust help, hurt or not affect your gas mileage?

strykerz · 09-19-2005, 07:55 PM

Im averaging about 40 to 45 mpg. Mostly country road cruising under 55MPH.

QuacktheDuck · 09-19-2005, 08:40 PM

I believe I am actually getting slightly more than 50 mpg. I put in around 2.8 gallons and go 135 miles. The thing is the light doesn't even come on yet, I just made it a habit to fill up around then...so I could technically go on much further. Jardine slashcuts are the only mods...didn't really see if they made a big impact on mileage or not. Oh and it's not like I putt putt around either...in the morning to work I average 80-85 and coming home it's still 70-75 (unless traffic then I just go with the flow). Oh but yeah I ride mostly (80%) highway. Haven't measured my city mileage yet.

jpwM50 · 09-19-2005, 08:56 PM

I can go 173 miles on 3.2 gallons = 54 mpg hiway. City is 139 miles on 3.2 gallons = 43 mpg.

blitz · 09-19-2005, 09:33 PM

pipes should decrease your fuel economy. at least that's what I've heard.

QuacktheDuck · 09-19-2005, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blitz

pipes should decrease your fuel economy. at least that's what I've heard.

I read that too and it just does not make sense. More airflow with less restriction should yield higher efficiency. I know on my 4 wheeled vehicles, everytime I added an exhaust+intake I gained mileage if I maintained my driving style from before the mods. The engine just has to work less to get the air in and out. Come to think about it more carefully, back when my bike had the stock pipes the fuel light came on around 124 miles, now it doesn't come on even at 135. It is of course getting better mileage with more miles, but I don't think that alone could be the only factor.

Pinhy · 09-19-2005, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jpwM50

I can go 173 miles on 3.2 gallons = 54 mpg hiway. City is 139 miles on 3.2 gallons = 43 mpg.

right there with you jpw....i went on a group ride on 4th of july and actually got 180 on 3 gallons!! we were going about 50-55 the whole day out in the middle of nowhere central FL...

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dragbar · 09-19-2005, 10:42 PM

I normally start getting the blinking light at 165 to 170 miles. Filling up at 180 miles (I managed 203 slow riding), I average about 49 mpg.

tlwisner · 09-20-2005, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by QuacktheDuck

I read that too and it just does not make sense. More airflow with less restriction should yield higher efficiency.

You need to maintain the correct fuel air mixture, so when you put in more air you have to put in more fuel too. I took a long 2 up ride through hilly country cruising around 60 mostly last weekend on my stock C50. 47.5 mpg - about the same as I always get no matter what I do...

cjjtulsa · 09-20-2005, 12:58 AM

Before the pipes/fuel processor - best of 55, worst of 49, with a bunch of 53s. Don't know yet after the mods. Plus the windshield should be here tomorrow, and that will probably hurt it too. I typically ride back roads to work at around 45-50mph.

conrad · 09-20-2005, 07:21 AM

Been averaging 48-50 mpg on mostly backroads. Low fuel light doesn't usually come on until 160 miles or so. No modifications.

Fishpart · 09-20-2005, 08:39 AM

45-50 miles a gallon, mainly highway miles. light comes on about 170 miles, normally 1 gallon + remaining in tank at fill up.

06-02-2005, 12:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
farmbone Fender Buffer Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Blk Location: South Bend , IN Posts: 429	Gas Mileage - M50 What type of gas mileage is everybody getting? I am cranking on it preety hard and I might average 35 mpg. The reviews and brochures said I should get 40-50 and I am no where near that. But like I said the black was made to go fast so thats what I do!!! lol

06-02-2005, 12:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	i used to get high 30's on the Marauder, but now I'm getting over 40. I cut back on the gunning it in every gear, although I still do it from time to time. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

06-02-2005, 01:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	i used to get about 50 on the rauder. when i put my windscreen on 40-45ish. with a passenger like 35. __________________ *yippee*

06-02-2005, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
md2lgyk Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 665	I get around 48 mpg or so with mostly 4-lane riding at 65 mph. __________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson

06-02-2005, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
cobra marauder Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 98 Marauder Location: Central, Pennsylvania Posts: 161	45 - 50. unless................ well why would'nt you, they give you that much throttle, I guess it would be a waste not to use it ........... rite........ sounds good to me.lol __________________ Hey, just be cool & DONT let your meat loaf!!!!

06-02-2005, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
golftee Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Red M50 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 174	46 to 48 mpg....1200 miles so far...real happy with it

09-19-2005, 07:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hillbillyff Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 Boulevard M50 (Blue) Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 28	I kind of did get mine for gas mileage as I live pretty far from work. My question is: Does putting on aftermarket exhaust help, hurt or not affect your gas mileage? __________________ Lovin' my M50

09-19-2005, 07:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
strykerz Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: M 50 Location: CT Posts: 8	Im averaging about 40 to 45 mpg. Mostly country road cruising under 55MPH. __________________ M50,High Sissy bar, Saddlebags and engine guards.

09-19-2005, 08:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	I believe I am actually getting slightly more than 50 mpg. I put in around 2.8 gallons and go 135 miles. The thing is the light doesn't even come on yet, I just made it a habit to fill up around then...so I could technically go on much further. Jardine slashcuts are the only mods...didn't really see if they made a big impact on mileage or not. Oh and it's not like I putt putt around either...in the morning to work I average 80-85 and coming home it's still 70-75 (unless traffic then I just go with the flow). Oh but yeah I ride mostly (80%) highway. Haven't measured my city mileage yet.

09-19-2005, 08:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	I can go 173 miles on 3.2 gallons = 54 mpg hiway. City is 139 miles on 3.2 gallons = 43 mpg.

09-19-2005, 09:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
blitz Clunked into first gear Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 233	pipes should decrease your fuel economy. at least that's what I've heard. __________________ kuryakyn ISO grips, throttle boss, stilleto footpegs brake and shift cover, Saddleman bags, custom fender eliminator, missing badges, chrome tank trim, skulls&webs fender graphic, Xenon Blue Headlamp, Vance & Hines Straightshot pipes, EagleEye LED rear turn-signals...

09-19-2005, 10:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	I normally start getting the blinking light at 165 to 170 miles. Filling up at 180 miles (I managed 203 slow riding), I average about 49 mpg.

09-20-2005, 12:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
cjjtulsa Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2004 Marauder 1600 Black Location: Collinsville, Oklahoma Posts: 507	Before the pipes/fuel processor - best of 55, worst of 49, with a bunch of 53s. Don't know yet after the mods. Plus the windshield should be here tomorrow, and that will probably hurt it too. I typically ride back roads to work at around 45-50mph.

09-20-2005, 07:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
conrad In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: CT Posts: 118	Been averaging 48-50 mpg on mostly backroads. Low fuel light doesn't usually come on until 160 miles or so. No modifications.

09-20-2005, 08:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
Fishpart Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2007 Harley Davidson Electa Glide Location: York, Pa Posts: 783	45-50 miles a gallon, mainly highway miles. light comes on about 170 miles, normally 1 gallon + remaining in tank at fill up.

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