Economy Run

**GSVR** · 30th August 2008, 10:22

This ride is open to anyone who reads this. The ride will be slow and more about enjoying the day and open spaces. The route will be scenic and include a short afternoon tea break. Should all be over by 4-5pm. I plan on doing several of these over the next few weeks to make some observations.

The 1st ride will leave from the Ashhurst service station at 1pm sharp on Sunday the 30th August (Tomorrow). All rides will be Sunday afternoons.

The format of this ride:

Every participent turns up at the service station start point and fills their bikes tank and zero their trip meter. The bikes details and odometer is recorded.

We then go on the ride which will be under 200kms so well within the range of most bikes.
At the end of the ride each bike is again filled up and the fuel useage and km/litre calculated. Also the odometer readings can be compared since all bikes should have covered the same distance.

Results are then posted on KB for all to ponder.

Hope some of you riders that are put off by the longer touring bike rides turn up. Would be great to see some really old classics too!

Any questions post here or PM.

**Monamie** · 30th August 2008, 10:35

What a fantastic idea. I have wondered-since I am in the market for a bike-how economical other breeds of bikes are. I can't make tomorrow but keen for the next one.

Supposed to be a cracker day too damn it

Enjoy

**oscarnz** · 30th August 2008, 10:53

Awesome idea, I will be in for this.
Cant make tomorrow but will be in for the next one.

**banditrider** · 30th August 2008, 11:15

Can't make tomorrow's run - gonna do that charity ride over in Wanganui, but will try to make one. Concours's current average economy is around 5.8L/100km and has used as little as 5.5 at times. VTR's is around 6.6L/100km (haven't ridden it much and it does like to play up).

Hopefully will get the chance to run them both against the crowds. Anyone got a big single?

**Bren** · 30th August 2008, 11:58

nice idea...i will be keen once i am up that way!

**ynot slow** · 30th August 2008, 16:35

Will be keen if head is clear,mind you my economy is crap,200k for 15ltrs is prediction.

**CookMySock** · 30th August 2008, 20:33

cool idea, I was thinking the same. Can't make it - too far away, but FYI in touring mode, my GT650R gets about 350km on 15 litres of high octane - add that to your results if you want. 4.3 L/100km, or 66 mpg.

Have fun!
Steve

**Horse** · 30th August 2008, 23:28

Would love to come, but as I told everyone at dinner tonight, I'm going to be working all day tomorrow. I'll hopefully join in another one in the future.

BTW I can post my spreadsheet of virtually every fill of petrol I've given my bike since I bought it last November, if you like. Not that I'm a nerd or anything.

**98tls** · 30th August 2008, 23:32

Originally Posted by Horse

Would love to come, but as I told everyone at dinner tonight, I'm going to be working all day tomorrow. I'll hopefully join in another one in the future.

BTW I can post my spreadsheet of virtually every fill of petrol I've given my bike since I bought it last November, if you like. Not that I'm a nerd or anything.

Am trembling in anticipation.

**chanceyy** · 31st August 2008, 00:30

would be keen for this too Garry .. but alas going on other ride tomorrow .. so hopefully next time (will depend on dates)

**GSVR** · 31st August 2008, 08:22

Great day for riding with Bluebird conditions over the central north island. I'm off to check out the classic bike meeting at Manfeild (CMRR) this morning and will be at Ashhurst Mobil from 12.45pm. Won't be too dissapointed if no one shows like how long has it been since we've had a Sunday this good!

**86GSXR** · 31st August 2008, 08:53

Good idea Gary, I'll be keen for some of the future rides. I have a computer on the Tiger that does lot's of amazing things which should be good fun to compare with actual results

**ynot slow** · 31st August 2008, 10:47

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Good idea Gary, I'll be keen for some of the future rides. I have a computer on the Tiger that does lot's of amazing things which should be good fun to compare with actual results

Friggin geek,lucky b.stard.

**GSVR** · 31st August 2008, 17:45

Three bikes turned up today. Me on the SV650, Polly on the Hayabusa 1300R, and Ferris on the Triumph 1050 Speed Triple. We all filled up at Mobil Ashhurst and took Speedo readings as well as zeroed trip meters. We all run 95 octane. Ride was mainly twisties with occasional straight roads. Pace was relaxed and enjoyable but still stimulating. Ride covered just over 200km when we stopped at Mobil Manfield to fill again.

There are some explainations at this point to explain some of the odometer differences.
Pollys Hayabusa has non standard gearing which makes his speedo read around 6% over. I have a 70 section front (60 is standard) so my speedo reads slightly under.

GSVR,Suzuki SV650, 199.4 km, 10.32 litres.
Ferris, Triumph Speed Triple 1050, 205.2 km, 12.63 litres.
Polly , Suzuki Hayabusa 1300, 223km, 14.18 litres.

I was very happy with the consumpion on the SV. I didn't work the gearbox as much as I normally would and probably saved a few litres of fuel.

Because the distance covered is so close to 200 km you can get the litres per 100km by dividing the fuel usage by 2. eg the SV is around 5.15 the Triumph 6.3 and Busa 7.1.

Thanks to Polly and Ferris for turning up and Polly for shouting the beers at the Station Hotel. Good to check out a couple of different roads even if one turned to gravel.