4.4L/100km!

**racefactory** · 17th January 2011, 18:44

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** · 17th January 2011, 18:54

I get about 20l per 100k

**White trash** · 17th January 2011, 18:56

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

**racefactory** · 17th January 2011, 19:01

Originally Posted by White trash

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** · 17th January 2011, 19:06

Originally Posted by racefactory

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** · 17th January 2011, 19:12

Originally Posted by Gibbo89

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** · 17th January 2011, 19:46

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

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

**vifferman** · 17th January 2011, 19:59

Originally Posted by racefactory

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** · 17th January 2011, 21:00

Originally Posted by CHOPPA

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** · 18th January 2011, 09:58

Originally Posted by 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 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** · 18th January 2011, 10:53

Originally Posted by slowpoke

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** · 18th January 2011, 11:06

the bandit used more gas than my 2.0l corona

**superman** · 18th January 2011, 11:16

Originally Posted by racefactory

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** · 18th January 2011, 11:32

Originally Posted by slowpoke

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.