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| Posted: 02 Jul 2009 20:01 | [?] |
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For whatever reason I get extremely good gas mileage on this Buell. Ive read through some other posts to compare.
My best is 67 mpg. I wasnt riding easy really..lots of twisties My worst is 48mpg...was really windy that day. Ive compared trip odometers with other people and my speedometer/odometer is not off. I have a 2004 XB12S. Only performance mods are D&D exhaust..Race ECU and Race Filter. I live in Northern IL...not much elevation. Its nothing abnormal for me to go 200 miles on a tank of gas. Is anyone else seeing this kind of fuel mileage? |
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| Posted: 02 Jul 2009 20:14 | [?] |
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Thats pretty crazy. You're getting 70 miles a tank more than the rest of us.
Thats like having a supermodel as a wife and only kissing her on the cheek. |
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| Posted: 02 Jul 2009 20:40 | [?] |
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| You must ride really slow. | |
| Posted: 02 Jul 2009 21:03 | [?] |
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| I average 42mpg riding to work... | |
| Posted: 02 Jul 2009 21:05 | [?] |
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| I average 45-48 mpg. I wish I could get 60's out of mine! | |
| Posted: 02 Jul 2009 21:06 Last Edited By: horseplay | [?] |
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I know it sounds ridiculous but I have checked every tank in the last 1000 or so miles...
The last tank of gas I went through I had 158 miles when the F light went on...that was the worst Ive had. As far as riding slow..to be honest..other than twisties the Buell isnt what Id call "fast". To reply to that I ride the piss out of the Buell because Im used to a "faster" bike Someone in the area of northwestern Illinois needs to go on a ride with me 
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| Posted: 02 Jul 2009 21:49 | [?] |
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| My light comes on right at 100 miles. So far te furthest I've gone was 108 miles before I got the light. | |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2009 06:41 | [?] |
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I have a 2003 xb9r w/race kit and regularly get 145-165 miles on a tank of gas, and by no means do I take it easy.
I would think in large part to the race ECM since imitions laws require a bike to run rich since it reduces N2O outputs. In having the race ECM you are utilizing all the gas possible taking power into mind over imitions. My girlfriend has a 2003 xb9s and gets the same milage I get. Do you guys who get lower mpg have 9's or 12's? |
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| Posted: 03 Jul 2009 08:48 | [?] |
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Light comes on at 100-108 miles so that's about 33mpg? Seems right considering I beat the crap out of it and 70% of my riding is in town or in 65 zones.
On a long ride "cruising" I have hit just about 60mpg, I was holding it around 70mph the whole time, mostly level ground. My bike is completely stock besides a Jardine can. 08 xb12 |
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| Posted: 03 Jul 2009 12:31 | [?] |
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| What was the advertised mpg on the Buell? I know it was high....anyone know right off hand? | |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2009 17:26 | [?] |
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MPG (EPA urban/highway test) :
Urban 48 MPG 4.9 L/100 km Highway 65 MPG 3.6 L/100 km |
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| Posted: 03 Jul 2009 17:51 | [?] |
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I use to get about 120 miles before my fuel light came on but I actually started using Shells V-Power and Ive had it for the past two fill ups and I am getting about 160 miles before the light comes on...Good gas.
Briar |
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| Posted: 03 Jul 2009 21:49 | [?] |
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MPG (EPA urban/highway test) :
Urban 48 MPG 4.9 L/100 km Highway 65 MPG 3.6 L/100 km So Im not completely nuts...I used VPower as well..I try to use it every time. It does make a difference what fuel you use for sure. |
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| Posted: 03 Jul 2009 21:53 | [?] |
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| i got around 42-44 mpg last two times i checked, i didnt know the gas tanks were so small, my x1 held more i think, if i stand my xb12s up and fill it from fuell light to as full as it will go its not even 3 gallons. pretty close tho. | |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2009 22:03 | [?] |
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| i have an 08 xb12r and im getting 120 miles. | |
| Posted: 04 Jul 2009 09:44 | [?] |
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| yeah, me about 125 to 130 before the light pops on, that is if i fill her to the absolute top. | |
| Posted: 04 Jul 2009 17:40 | [?] |
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| I get about 230KM on my 12Ss before the light comes on. | |
| Posted: 04 Jul 2009 17:54 | [?] |
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| i got between 40 and 50 mpg. or 120 to 140 miles per tank on my 08 xb12s... | |
| Posted: 04 Jul 2009 18:42 | [?] |
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| Im getting around 175 miles before my light comes on, 12Ss. I've hit 183 miles before the light max. Tires make a difference as well. | |
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