4.4L/100km!

[racefactory]

Well guys, after coming down in size but not speed from a 996 to the 06 ZX6R... got a delightful surprise after the fuel economy testing!

4.4L/100km (53mpg, 22km litre) with mostly 100kmh cruising but also overtaking, occasional fun hard acceleration and a bit of town riding. I believe it could better with a constant 80kmh cruise as this is the most efficient speed. If you're wondering... was measured with google maps to verify odo accuracy/bike trip counter and filling up as soon as a steady fuel light came on with a level surface- twice.

Not what you bother to know about riding a 10 second quarter mile bike but I was thoroughly impressed!

What fuel consumption do you get with what bike?

[CHOPPA]

I get about 20l per 100k

[White trash]

Can I see the time slip where you did a ten on a ZX6?

[racefactory]

Can I see the time slip where you did a ten on a ZX6?

Haven't been down the strip yet... been practicing launches for meremere but late 10 is my goal! Wish me luck!

Plenty of vids of stock 636's doing late 10's... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i_-cw8kDIY here's a n00b rider doing 10.89 first time out with stock wheel base and height. Plenty of shit riders with bad launches doing early 11. I'll be lighter than this guy so I'm hoping I can break a 10 on the night.

[Gibbo89]

Haven't been down the strip yet... been practicing launches for meremere but late 10 is my goal! Wish me luck!

Plenty of vids of stock 636's doing 10's... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i_-cw8kDIY here's a n00b rider doing 10.89.

Does paying the extra rego annoy you as your only a teeny weeny 36cc's over?

[racefactory]

Does paying the extra rego annoy you as your only a teeny weeny 36cc's over?

It kind of would I suppose but I don't pay rego.

[CHOPPA]

I did 10s easy on the zx6 Jimmy, even done 10s on an old 02 R6...

Pretty sure the bmmmeer would do 7s........................

[vifferman]

What do you get with what bike?
Well, with my VTR1000, I used to get a sore arse and pain in my knees and wrists. With the VFR, I get some heat off the rear headers and mid pipe, especially in summer, which makes my right leg hot. Can't remember what I got with the other bikes (too long ago).

[racefactory]

I did 10s easy on the zx6 Jimmy, even done 10s on an old 02 R6...

Pretty sure the bmmmeer would do 7s........................

02 is old? far out man.

[slowpoke]

Well guys, after coming down in size but not speed from a 996 to the 06 ZX6R... got a delightful surprise after the fuel economy testing!

4.4L/100km with mostly 100kmh cruising but also overtaking, occasional fun hard acceleration and a bit of town riding. I believe it could better with a constant 80kmh cruise as this is the most efficient speed. If you're wondering... was measured with google maps to verify odo accuracy/bike trip counter and filling up as soon as a steady fuel light came on with a level surface- twice.

Not what you bother to know about riding a 10 second quarter mile bike but I was thoroughly impressed!

What fuel consumption do you get with what bike?

Can't say I see the point of talking up the economy of a sports bike.....it's kinda like shagging a pornstar and skiting about only using one condom. It's totally missing the point.

[racefactory]

Can't say I see the point of talking up the economy of a sports bike.....it's kinda like shagging a pornstar and skiting about only using one condom. It's totally missing the point.

That's why I said there's not really a point in the first place.

What do you guys get for your bikes?

[blackdog]

the bandit used more gas than my 2.0l corona

[superman]

What fuel consumption do you get with what bike?

About 23-28 km/l depending on driving style. But it is only a teeny weeny ninja 250.

I was thinking to go to a ZX6R when I get my full. What do you reckon for a second bike?

[robo555]

Can't say I see the point of talking up the economy of a sports bike.....it's kinda like shagging a pornstar and skiting about only using one condom. It's totally missing the point.

Yes fuel economy is not the main point of a sports bike, but if you have a pornstar who can cook as well, it's a bonus.

[Blinkwing]

On my VL250, I average anywhere between 3.6 and 4.4L/100km.

[avgas]

So you are getting 380km out of a tank?
That's pretty good man.

[davebullet]

Does paying the extra rego annoy you as your only a teeny weeny 36cc's over?

It's only $2 per week extra

[davebullet]

The speed triple ECU lies.

I've found it usually uses 1L over the reported L per 100 KM.

The most economical seems to be 80kph in 5th gear (assuming without pack / shit on the back and an 80Kg rider). It reports 3.3L - but more like 4.3L per 100km.

My average consumption is usually between 5 - 6L reported - which in reality is about 6 - 7L per 100km

[Crazy Steve]

Can I see the time slip where you did a ten on a ZX6?

I to would like to see a 10second slip on a ZX6R !

Maybe 11.5's to mid 12's but not 10's surley not..And Choppa you don't count !

Crazy Steve

[SMOKEU]

the bandit used more gas than my 2.0l corona

Was it a diesel Corona?

[avgas]

The speed triple ECU lies.
Which is why I asked if the OP is getting near 380km per tank. As he has a 17L tank.

[k14]

I did 10s easy on the zx6 Jimmy, even done 10s on an old 02 R6...

Pretty sure the bmmmeer would do 7s........................
Pfft, I can do 10's on my bucket...

[tigertim20]

10s on a zx6? slips please.

my economy on the R 1 is anywhere between 23 and 11km/l, depending on how much rubber I have left on the edge of the tyres

[blackdog]

Was it a diesel Corona?

Nope

More to do with the sedate way I drive my cars and the less than sedate way the Bandit was ridden.

[ducatilover]

My last 250 was doing 4.0 per 100k, the 400 manages 6 on a good day, mostly open road riding. Bit thirsty really.... 1000cc and two cylinders may help. :devil2:

[racefactory]

I to would like to see a 10second slip on a ZX6R !

Maybe 11.5's to mid 12's but not 10's surley not..And Choppa you don't count !

Crazy Steve

Fucking hell, didn't you see the videos? Plenty of n00bs doing early 11 with shit launches at stock wheel base. You must be a shit launcher if you're jealous of that buddy :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i_-cw8kDIY

[Crazy Steve]

Fucking hell, didn't you see the videos? Plenty of n00bs doing early 11 with shit launches at stock wheel base.

Dude I watched the Video ! And I have been drag racing for a VERY VERY long time.

Did you know Meremere has a slight uphill incline almost all the way ? And how high was the attitude of that said video drag race ?

Watching Video's and doin is different.

Good luck but Im guessing your 1st run will be 11.5ish and you woon't get any better than that !

Crazy Steve.

[racefactory]

Dude I watched the Video ! And I have been drag racing for a VERY VERY long time.

Did you know Meremere has a slight uphill incline almost all the way ? And how high was the attitude of that said video drag race ?

Watching Video's and doin is different.

Good luck but Im guessing your 1st run will be 11.5ish and you woon't get any better than that !

Crazy Steve.

Ok we'll see then :)... I'm only 70 something kg so i'd be careful where you put your money my friend!

Incline is not fair!!! Let's say add on .5 second then? Wasn't that a stupid fucking place to put a drag strip lol

cheers mate have a good one

Back to topic ffs lol!

[Crazy Steve]

Oh and I won the NIGHTWARS 2009 for the bikes on a 2009 Hayabusa.

I have the Trophy on my fridge.

People turn up on there ZX1400's and think there can pull low 10's the truth is they can just pull low 11's and even that is a struggle.

Suggestion you want 10's you will need ALOT of practise.

Crazy Steve.

[Crazy Steve]

Ok we'll see then :)... I'm only 70 something kg so i'd be careful where you put your money my friend!

Incline is not fair!!!

I don't think a lighter rider is always faster.

Its all about the launch and really nothing else your 60ft time is the most important.

I have Raced down there on a ER6N and smoked the big boys off the light and half way down the track just to be pipp at the post !

Crazy Steve.

[jellywrestler]

About 23-28 km/l depending on driving style. stop Driving it then, get out and ride it like it should be

[racefactory]

All I can say is there must be some shit launchers. Unless the strip is on mt everest I don't see why a zx14 will not get a high 10.

[Crazy Steve]

All I can say is there must be some shit launchers. Unless the strip is on mt everest I don't see why a zx14 will not get a 10.

Try launching a 10 second and find out..Even worse try lauching a 9 second and see what happens ?

Maybe you should search the thread Never race Crazy Steve..And see a 10's motorcycle crash ! !

Crazy Steve.

[Berg]

4.11ltrs per 100kms at highway speeds on Mrs Berg's ER6N Kawasaki. Pretty bloody good for a 650 twin I thought

[racefactory]

4.11ltrs per 100kms at highway speeds on Mrs Berg's ER6N Kawasaki. Pretty bloody good for a 650 twin I thought

That's cheap running. Good bikes those...

[Hiflyer]

Try launching a 10 second and find out..Even worse try lauching a 9 second and see what happens ?

Maybe you should search the thread Never race Crazy Steve..And see a 10's motorcycle crash ! !

Crazy Steve.

Think you'll find it's "never shake a baby"



geez...

[Crazy Steve]

Think you'll find it's "never shake a baby"



geez...

Thanks.

Crazy Steve.

[racefactory]

Try launching a 10 second and find out..Even worse try lauching a 9 second and see what happens ?

Maybe you should search the thread Never race Crazy Steve..And see a 10's motorcycle crash ! !

Crazy Steve.

I can only say people don't practice beforehand. On an undisclosed location on a very humid day with some mates and an improvised strip I did low 11's after first few pretty average wheelie launches. Maybe people are racing up the face of Ruapehu?

[Crazy Steve]

I can only say people don't practice beforehand. On an undisclosed location on a very humid day with some mates and an improvised strip I did low 11's after first few pretty average wheelie launches. Maybe people are racing up the face of Ruapehu?

Did you look at the photo's ? Of the Hayabusa crash ?

Have you even checked out the times on the fram auto light website ?

If other people can't do it what make you so special ?

Crazy Steve.

[racefactory]

I'm just asking if the strip is really on that much of an incline that's all. I'm not saying i'm good at all.

[Crazy Steve]

Originally Posted by Crazy Steve
Anyone....Hello ! ! !

A Kawasaki Er6n with 108kg rider beats a Honda Cbr1000rr with a 80kg rider ! !

Isnt anyone impressed ? ? ? ? ?

Whats the moral of this story ? ? HONDA'S suck balls...

Crazy Steve..
well dude i was slighty impressed wit me lack of skill, was like ridin on grease but.....oh an i'm 85kgs au....farkin funny but none the less

bloody good value day...managed to get into da mid 11 second's an learn how to wheel spin till mid track....i'll be back thou, tis gooood fun

[racefactory]

Providing there wasn't a 5 second reaction time that is good stuff mate.

Haha look at the fucking mess of this thread! Fuel economy anyone?

[Crazy Steve]

Providing there wasn't a 5 second reaction time that is good stuff mate.

My point is its like riding on Greese ! !

You can never compare Meremere Drag strip with a Nz road...

And you could never compare it with an overseas Drag track !

Crazy Steve.

[racefactory]

Shit so it's slippery too? Wtf were they thinking???

As far as I can see there are only 2 things a strip needs to do... be flat and grippy. How on earth did they fuck it up?

[Berg]

That's cheap running. Good bikes those...

4.6-5ltrs per 100 on my Z750. I like jumping back on the ER6 every now and again for a quick fang. Lovely handling little bike with idiot proof cornering

[skinman]

20km/l 2up & loaded. cruisin cause thats what it does. varies heaps around town

[Smifffy]

So how much is the bet that racefactory can't pull a sub 11 run at Meremere?

Are side bets allowed?

Is anyone offering odds?

[ducatilover]

So how much is the bet that racefactory can't pull a sub 11 run at Meremere?

Are side bets allowed?

Is anyone offering odds?

I'll get in on that :niceone:

[racefactory]

I can't do it guys I know but I'll bet anything I can do it on a normal FLAT piece of road with some GRIP lol.

[ducatilover]

I can't do it guys I know but I'll bet anything I can do it on a normal FLAT piece of road with some GRIP lol.

I'll bet you your bike :msn-wink::bleh:

[racefactory]

let's go bring your CB400 cause that's what I'll be taking home.

Seriously though, it's not that hard on a flat road with some grip. Nearly broke it after first few average launches.

[Max Preload]

Well, with my VTR1000, I used to get a sore arse and pain in my knees and wrists.You should stop hanging out with other Honda riders. :buggerd::bleh:

[ducatilover]

let's go bring your CB400 cause that's what I'll be taking home.

Seriously though, it's not that hard on a flat road with some grip. Nearly broke it after first few average launches.

Don't be silly, you wouldn't actually want a CB400 :bleh:

I've read/heard of plenty of 10's on 600s, so it could be interesting to see. Plus I have the chance of winning your bike :devil2:

[EJK]

I did 10s easy on the zx6 Jimmy, even done 10s on an old 02 R6...

Pretty sure the bmmmeer would do 7s........................

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I love that sound of gear change. It's like double-clutch on cars, fast.

[davereid]

What fuel consumption do you get with what bike?

3.02 litres per 100km was the figure for the er6F kawasaki that won the south african fuel economy run.

When I had mine, it regularly ran below 4 litres per 100, but I ride like I intend to outlive my grandchildren.

My Harley is rated at 57mpg US or 66 mpg in our money. Thats around 4.1 litres per hundred clicks. Not bad for a heavy tractor.

[StephenG]

On the '08 ninja250, an average of 3.7 litres per 100km (27km/l). Mainly highway speeds.

[BuzzardNZ]

somewhere over 9 litres per 100 km :buggerd:

[crazybigal]

my old blackbird did about 8l/100km my xt660x does about 5L/100km
weird thing is my brother has a yamaha tdm900 and he get better than my xt!
so its not all about the size of the motor.
Ive found inline twins to be real good on gas and large singles average.
inline 4's the worst.

[avgas]

Seriously though, it's not that hard on a flat road with some grip. Nearly broke it after first few average launches.

To put things in comparison. I did a 12.7 on a modified RG150 on a unofficial dragstrip run.
Took the same bike to Dragwars and all I could get was 14.8

Also another thing to note when drag racing - it timing is not linear to effort/performance.
going from 11 seconds to 10 seconds takes almost twice the effort/performance than getting from 12-to-11 second times.
I have seen people almost double their HP just to get in the 10 sec bracket.

[racefactory]

To put things in comparison. I did a 12.7 on a modified RG150 on a unofficial dragstrip run.
Took the same bike to Dragwars and all I could get was 14.8



did they fuck up when building the strip or something?

[Smifffy]

did they fuck up when building the strip or something?

Probably got it from the wrong race factory.

:facepalm:

[SPman]

About 7.5l/100km on the XJR13, doing the 200k commute to work - worse if I cane it!

The RG250 is about the same..........

The FZ1 is about 6.2l/100km, with the missus riding keeping below 150 (hoon laws over that - lose bike for 28 days, instant)

The Getz does 7.3l/100km on the work commute......

[cheesemethod]

6.5 to 7.5 L/100km on my firestorm. That's not fantastic considering most of that is not belting it.

[pritch]

The speed triple ECU lies.



Bugga! I just found that and thought it would save me the usual stuffing about with paper & pen etc to work out my tank range. The 5.4 L per 100ks did seem a bit light though.

Back to the pencil...

[SPman]

Oh and I won the NIGHTWARS 2009 for the bikes on a 2009 Hayabusa.

I have the Trophy on my fridge.

People turn up on there ZX1400's and think there can pull low 10's the truth is they can just pull low 11's and even that is a struggle.

Suggestion you want 10's you will need A LOT of practise.

Crazy Steve.
What time did you do, Steve?
A mate over here is running consistent mid 9's on a basically stock 02 Hayabusa - standard gearing even. With a 3 inch swing arm extension and std gearing he ran a 9.32 - reckoned he could launch at higher revs - 9 -10,000. - as he said - LOTS of practice
Next step's a turbo......