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DeJa_Voo · 08-16-2005, 11:40 PM

Hey guys i had a quick question. I was wondering how gas milege is on a suzuki sportsbike riding on highways? I dont know too much about bikes since I joined the forum. Ive ridin my friends cruiser bike and have the basics down and am planning to buy in the future. Thanks for all the help!!

thathrillest · 08-17-2005, 12:21 AM

Im not exactly sure about the highway but my bike can get about 150 mpg just riding around town.

jaydog19833 · 08-17-2005, 01:10 AM

Not exatly sure......I almost always have to get gas at about 130 miles but my riding is all over the place (back roads, highways etc). My guess is to expect less mileage on highways only because your rpm is usually higher at 70 than normal cruising around town. Most likely im wrong because I honestly have no idea......that just makes the most sense to me.

**Trapper** · 08-17-2005, 07:54 AM

you guys are getting some unelievable mileage. 150 mpg , wow

axel_2078 · 08-17-2005, 07:55 AM

He must have meant 150 miles per tank.

Scourge · 08-17-2005, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trappercase

you guys are getting some unelievable mileage. 150 mpg , wow

Yeah, that's in town too.

LayinLo · 08-17-2005, 03:37 PM

On my 750 I got around 150 miles per tank on the highway if I kept it under 90 mph and wasn't on the rear wheel.

stevie c · 08-17-2005, 05:45 PM

I get 100 miles or less from full to when the 'fill-up' light starts to flash.

ForbidInjustice · 08-17-2005, 07:22 PM

2000 GSX-R600. My 1.1gal warning light comes on at 150 miles EACH tank [give or take .5 mile]. That translates to 41 mpg. That's mainly city riding, some highway.

I can probably push it to 190 or 195 miles per tank, if I want to risk running the tank dry.. but I hear that's bad for any engine, to let your gas get so low. Something about condensation... anybody know?

**Clint** · 08-17-2005, 10:56 PM

WTF? The first reply is nonsense (150 mpg? Sure.) and the next three are tank range (completely useless without mentioning the tank size).

I get 40-44, depending on how I'm riding that day. My tank is 20L (about 5 gallons), and I get just over 200 miles if I really stretch it.

ForbidInjustice · 08-17-2005, 11:01 PM

The reason I didn't mention my tank size is because NO ONE runs the tank down to 0.0 gallons! That's why I translated it into 'miles per gallon'.

4.7 gallon tank - 1.1 gallon [warning light] = 3.6 gallons. 150 miles until the warning light comes on, would be 150 / 3.6 = 41.7 mpg.

**Clint** · 08-17-2005, 11:04 PM

Yeah, you're the only one who offered useful info. I didn't mention your post.

GIXXER-Mike · 08-18-2005, 04:58 AM

On a full tank (meaning the fuel comes barely into the base/neck of the tank while the bike is straight up), Interstate riding I get between 117-119 miles before my light comes on...& yes the speed of riding varies greatly.

Other riding which includes a lot of stops & go's on all kinds of roads, I get between 105-110 before my fuel light comes on.

P-Low · 08-18-2005, 05:36 AM

i get about 160ish miles to my tank wich is 4.5 gal, but i fill it up when the warning light comes on and i ussually fill up around 3.3-3.8 gals... i did the math one day and got 163 miles to 3.8 gals wich is 42mpg. thats city driving/twistys/romping on it.

your suppose to get better gas milage on the highway since your not reving the motor thro stop and go traffic, but i made a 180 mile round trip on the highway and my warning light came on about 20miles outta town...

**Clint** · 08-18-2005, 07:45 AM

Cripes, they're still doing it.

tlwisner · 08-18-2005, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevie c

I get 100 miles or less from full to when the 'fill-up' light starts to flash.

So you only get about 30 minutes riding out of a tank?

mark · 08-18-2005, 10:29 AM

Im right in line with the bunch of you...my light comes on somewhere between 160-170 miles at which time i fill up (3.7-3.8 gallons)... I average between 42-44mpg combining all types of my riding. And rowdyred...thats not per tank..

thats per my 3.7-3.8 gallons of fuel

**inspiron** · 08-18-2005, 10:49 AM

I average about 40 mpg ... it's not too suprising that my 1400 is thirsty. I usually fill up at around 300 km (185 miles), and drop in about 18 liters (4.75 gallons). The tank has a 22 liter (5.8 gallon) capacity, but I've never had to put in more than 20.5 liters.

My car also averages about 40 mpg ...

MagnumForce · 08-18-2005, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

The tank has a 22 liter (5.8 gallon) capacity, but I've never had to put in more than 20.5 gallons.

You sure about that?

thathrillest · 08-19-2005, 05:21 PM

Yeah I made a mistake by saying 150 mpg whoopie woo. I dont think it was that hard to interpret what I meant dont be a freakin English teacher.

08-16-2005, 11:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
DeJa_Voo Newbie Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1	Gas mileage Hey guys i had a quick question. I was wondering how gas milege is on a suzuki sportsbike riding on highways? I dont know too much about bikes since I joined the forum. Ive ridin my friends cruiser bike and have the basics down and am planning to buy in the future. Thanks for all the help!!

08-17-2005, 12:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
thathrillest Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 24	Im not exactly sure about the highway but my bike can get about 150 mpg just riding around town. __________________ 2002 GSX-R 600 Micron slip on exhaust

08-17-2005, 01:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	Not exatly sure......I almost always have to get gas at about 130 miles but my riding is all over the place (back roads, highways etc). My guess is to expect less mileage on highways only because your rpm is usually higher at 70 than normal cruising around town. Most likely im wrong because I honestly have no idea......that just makes the most sense to me. __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.

08-17-2005, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,190	you guys are getting some unelievable mileage. 150 mpg , wow __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

08-17-2005, 07:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	He must have meant 150 miles per tank. __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

08-17-2005, 03:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	On my 750 I got around 150 miles per tank on the highway if I kept it under 90 mph and wasn't on the rear wheel.

08-17-2005, 05:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	I get 100 miles or less from full to when the 'fill-up' light starts to flash. __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

08-17-2005, 07:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
ForbidInjustice Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange! Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 352	2000 GSX-R600. My 1.1gal warning light comes on at 150 miles EACH tank [give or take .5 mile]. That translates to 41 mpg. That's mainly city riding, some highway. I can probably push it to 190 or 195 miles per tank, if I want to risk running the tank dry.. but I hear that's bad for any engine, to let your gas get so low. Something about condensation... anybody know? __________________ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov .. hence strength and security

08-17-2005, 11:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
ForbidInjustice Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange! Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 352	The reason I didn't mention my tank size is because NO ONE runs the tank down to 0.0 gallons! That's why I translated it into 'miles per gallon'. 4.7 gallon tank - 1.1 gallon [warning light] = 3.6 gallons. 150 miles until the warning light comes on, would be 150 / 3.6 = 41.7 mpg. __________________ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov .. hence strength and security

08-18-2005, 04:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	On a full tank (meaning the fuel comes barely into the base/neck of the tank while the bike is straight up), Interstate riding I get between 117-119 miles before my light comes on...& yes the speed of riding varies greatly. Other riding which includes a lot of stops & go's on all kinds of roads, I get between 105-110 before my fuel light comes on. __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

08-18-2005, 05:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
P-Low Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Sv650s Location: Vegas, Nellis AFB Posts: 86	i get about 160ish miles to my tank wich is 4.5 gal, but i fill it up when the warning light comes on and i ussually fill up around 3.3-3.8 gals... i did the math one day and got 163 miles to 3.8 gals wich is 42mpg. thats city driving/twistys/romping on it. your suppose to get better gas milage on the highway since your not reving the motor thro stop and go traffic, but i made a 180 mile round trip on the highway and my warning light came on about 20miles outta town... __________________ ®ide hard † ®ide safe

08-18-2005, 10:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
mark In Training Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2003 GSXR-600 Location: PA Posts: 113	Im right in line with the bunch of you...my light comes on somewhere between 160-170 miles at which time i fill up (3.7-3.8 gallons)... I average between 42-44mpg combining all types of my riding. And rowdyred...thats not per tank.. thats per my 3.7-3.8 gallons of fuel __________________ He who rides on the back of a tiger may never safely dismount.

08-18-2005, 10:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,070	I average about 40 mpg ... it's not too suprising that my 1400 is thirsty. I usually fill up at around 300 km (185 miles), and drop in about 18 liters (4.75 gallons). The tank has a 22 liter (5.8 gallon) capacity, but I've never had to put in more than 20.5 liters. My car also averages about 40 mpg ... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400 Last edited by inspiron; 08-18-2005 at 02:08 PM. Reason: Damn nitpickers!

08-19-2005, 05:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
thathrillest Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 24	150 mpg mistake sorry for not being so perfect Yeah I made a mistake by saying 150 mpg whoopie woo. I dont think it was that hard to interpret what I meant dont be a freakin English teacher. __________________ 2002 GSX-R 600 Micron slip on exhaust

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