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lunatic fringe 80
09-28-2016, 07:52 PM
With a full tank. I'm getting 160 miles before the fuel light comes on. Anyone getting better? That's at freeway speeds
JD Hog
09-28-2016, 08:16 PM
I'm going 150 to 160 on my Voyager before the light comes on. I just did a 2000 mile trip and averaged 41 MPG actual overall and it showed 43 MPG on the dash guestimator.
lunatic fringe 80
09-29-2016, 02:48 AM
Yeah that what my dash reads also. I rode 160 miles the other day and as soon as the light came on it got gas. 4.3 gallons to fill it back up. I'm guessing that leaves 1 gallon for Reserve
Framer
09-29-2016, 07:47 AM
I just road to the antlers rally yesterday, 189 miles and put 4.6 gallons in. I had a slight tail wind and kept her under 70. Last weekend was a different story. I went to bbbbq in Fayetteville AR. Road 70 to 80 mph with a crosswind and go 36 mpg. Speed and wind direction seems to make a big difference to theses bikes.
Scootergptx
09-29-2016, 09:11 AM
I do a lot of city riding. Dash says I get 42mpg. Going by the mileage and amount I put in, it's 34mpg.
captj3
09-29-2016, 11:21 AM
My light comes on between 130-140 consistently ever since I got the bike.
JD Hog
09-29-2016, 11:50 AM
My light comes on between 130-140 consistently ever since I got the bike.
Try filling it to the rim when on the kick stand and you should get a few more miles per tank.
captj3
09-29-2016, 11:59 AM
Try filling it to the rim when on the kick stand and you should get a few more miles per tank.
I do. I leave about 1" of space.
smokier
09-30-2016, 05:53 AM
Greetings,
I have gotten over 200 miles on a tank. The typical is 170~180 per tank. The sweet spot for me is 68ish mph indicated (65 GPS) in 6th. Agreed wind and speed make a huge impact on MPGs. Those days when commuting (100 miles to office) at 70mph GPS, 36 ~38MPG real. If I am filling up and hitting the road immediately, fill it to the rim.
Ride safe,
vulcanscott
09-30-2016, 06:50 AM
Beets 115 miles on carbed 1500 before looking for station . But I am old and stubborn so I will put up with it so I can have My Nomad !
rick6375
09-30-2016, 01:06 PM
I get any where from 135-170 before light comes, a lot of variables. Normal is 140-150.
Johnny Y
09-30-2016, 02:03 PM
Here in the mid-west I get 165-170. But on a trip to Co. this summer, once above 5,500 Ft. I was getting 48+ M.P.G. Well over 200 per tank.
BillF6531
09-30-2016, 05:11 PM
We're at about 3500 feet in elevation. I can go approximately 350 kilometers / 215 miles on a tank before the fuel warning is triggered.
shepsvoyager
09-30-2016, 08:02 PM
I get any where from 135-170 before light comes, a lot of variables. Normal is 140-150.
Man these kawasaki are sure gas hogs. LOL
dcolyer
10-06-2016, 03:47 PM
Just came back from an 1200 mile trip to the Smokies. On the way home I got 47 mpg (actual) doing 75-80 on I-75. Thought I must have a strong tailwind but passed several flags hanging limp. Best I've ever gotten driving that fast. I removed my Chuckster BAK and went back to stock a few weeks ago. I have V&H slip-ons and Ivanized ECU. I was riding in a pack of 8 bikes. I wonder if drafting affected it any. Either way, Ill take it.
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