How far on a tank of gas?

**H00dz** · 1st January 2009, 22:16

Heard the FJ in its day was around 400km but I dont like walking so I never been much over 200-240 km before filling

**PHATVW** · 2nd January 2009, 09:47

1993 Kawasaki ZXR250C
Full tank gets just under 180km.

**Blackshear** · 2nd January 2009, 21:41

Well, it's a good thing to know my Bandit isn't just the only thirsty inline twofiddy! PHEW.

**longwayfromhome** · 5th January 2009, 07:00

BMW K1200LT - 2000 model

I have done 560km on a tank (23.5 litres). The low fuel light came on at this point, so thats an extra 52km for a theoretical range of 610km.

Caveats: This was in summer at high altitude, both things which increase fuel milage considerably on fuel injected bikes. Also, over 320km of this was 2-up with lotsa luggage. It was freeway riding, but a lot of climbing/descending, heavy traffic (on/off throttle).

Overall, the LT can reliably and repeatedly get 435km to a tank in warm weather before the low light comes on, and that isn't babying it along.

**boman** · 5th January 2009, 07:11

2008 SV1000 241km. Took 15.1 litres to fill 17 litre tank. Fuel light came on at 212 km.

**madbikeboy** · 5th January 2009, 07:23

Originally Posted by slofox

Jeez MBB! That seems like a very high consumption rate! Do you ever close the throttle...?

Scoot has a few bits and bobs to make her rastier - and she doesn't run that well under about 3,000 rpm. So I tend to ride her in a gear higher (or two) than I should.

On a GSXR1000, you'd be really surprised how little throttle you actually use. It has a fat wave of torque pretty much everywhere, so it's not like I'm riding around with it pinned wide open...

On the track, you can hear a funny metallic noise, like someone crushing a coke can, and if you look down, you can see the sides of the tank moving in as you open the throttle...

**madbikeboy** · 5th January 2009, 07:25

Originally Posted by renegade master

its the price I pay for not being gay. (like all scooter drivers)

Did you forget to take your meds again? I haven't seen you being this nasty since... well, forever...?

**portokiwi** · 5th January 2009, 07:33

My ZX9R use to get me between 280-310 kms. That was around town.

**nallac** · 5th January 2009, 07:49

As with everyone else, the cb900's economy varies widly with to much right wrist. more fun=more gas....

best 280ks to reserve 14.5 litres to fill.
worst 209ks .
usally around 210-213.

1200 sporty was 160ks from peanut tank.8 litres
220-240 from fxr tank 14 litres.

Dr650 160ks to reserve stock.
run it dry at 160ks after rejetting/airbox mods

**PrincessBandit** · 5th January 2009, 10:43

My bandit has a 19l tank and the highest odo reading I got to before chickening out and visiting the gas station was just over 380 with the last fuel bar starting to flicker. I get generally 21km per litre, but that's probably because I'm a sweet little sensible rider who loves her bike and doesn't make it work too hard!