1600 Nomad Mileage

**B P** · 09-11-2012, 06:17 AM

I have a 2006 1600 Nomad for a yeaar now, Get 36 mpg on highway consistantly. Is that good or bad? Only mod I have is V&H baggers, everything else is stock.

**schoeney** · 09-11-2012, 06:53 AM

It depends on how you ride and where you ride.

I don't ride much stop and go. Mostly secondary highways. Ride about 5 over the limit but very tame on the throttle. Riding one up I average 40-42. All stock except debaffled exhaust.

recumbentbob · 09-11-2012, 07:45 AM

That is about average for a stock Nomad.

Monkeyman · 09-11-2012, 07:55 AM

Low side of average without a fuel processor. About average with one. That's about what I got with one of Chucksters intakes, fuel processor and V&H pipes. I'm "husky" and was pretty heavy on the throttle.

**ringadingh** · 09-11-2012, 08:38 AM

That doesn't seem to far off, How far can you go on a tank of gas? I can get 180 miles a tank anytime except winter, and Ive gone just over 200 miles a few times. Thats starting with a full tank and running it down pretty low.

Pretzel · 09-11-2012, 09:39 AM

With a rear tire needing replaced, I got about 36 mpg out of the last tank. Same setup (performance wise) as you, stock with V&H baggers. I suspect, once I get a slightly larger tire, that will go up slightly. That's 70/30 between 1-up and 2-up, and I TRY to be easy on the throttle...

**B P** · 09-11-2012, 12:55 PM

I get about 150-160 miles a tank (when light comes on) and if I baby it 170 miles. I'm a 300lb guy and don't ride very tame. Sounds like I'm in the ballpark though. I want to install a fuel processor and also modify the intake.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-11-2012, 01:28 PM

I just filled up after a 123 mile ride I took Friday. I averaged almost 35 MPG. I do have the Cobra FI2000R fuel processor. If I didn't have it I would have gotten 40 or better.

**ringadingh** · 09-11-2012, 01:28 PM

If your getting that far when the light comes on I'd say your doing pretty good.

mrbreeze · 11-14-2012, 11:36 AM

I have had my '08 Nomad for a couple of months now. I have checked 4 tanks of gas. Two of them were 35 mpg and two were 38 mpg. I must admit I am a bit disappointed. The FJR i had prior to this was consistenly in the low 40's, and the ST1300 I had before that was mid 40's.

The Nomad is the better passenger hauler though, and that's why I got it. I am hoping that I will eventually be able to add a gas sipper to the stable for my one up riding, which is mostly commuting.

trosco · 11-14-2012, 12:02 PM

Yes, it is odd that the relatively low RPM Nomad with it's sedate engine tune isn't better on mileage. That is really about my only complaint about my 07 Nomad other than I wish it had ABS.
I have a personally developed open intake on the RH side only, a Cobra FI2000R and stock exhaust with baffles removed. I do run a Dunlop 160/80/16 rear tire so my speedo and odometer are a bit closer to actual than those with the OEM 170/70/16 or the 180/70/16 that many run. I have gotten as high as 46 mpg on the Nomad but generally its 38-40 mpg which is a tweak better than the average guy but still a bit disapointing. It doesn't make a bit of dif to my Nomad if I run reg-mid or prem fuel and usually I run reg as I don't have the ping problem that many report. I do notice a 3-4 mpg improvement if I stumble across non gasohol like last summer out west but that seems to be the only way fuel effects my bike.
I am pretty smooth and easy in ridding style so I do a little better on tires, brakes and fuel mileage that some. But my wing which is 1840 cc 6 cyclinder (vs the 07 Nomad's 1530cc 2 cylinder) consistently delivers 43-46 mpg and if I am on secondeary roads one up and careful to stay bellow 65mph I regularly get 50 mpg. 2 years ago heading out west with Ponch I got 56mpg on some pure regular but then Jim's BMW was over 60mpg on that run so I didn't get to feel too smug.
Even my 2.3liter Scion Xb automatic will give 34-35mpg on the hiway. Heck, the 405HP Vette convert gives me 28mpg but I do have to run prem. So fuel mileage is a legit complaint, but actually a small one when you consider smiles per miles!

**Jared** · 11-14-2012, 01:31 PM

I have an open intake, VH exhaust, and a TFI processor. This summer I was one the road for 21 days straight and here are the specs.
Miles Traveled 6907
Average MPG 41.00
Highest MPG 50.83
Lowest MPG 34.61

coot · 11-14-2012, 04:09 PM

My 06 has over 65,000 miles and is completely stock.
mileage has always been between 40 and 43 MPG.

Pitchinguy · 11-14-2012, 04:37 PM

Don't know if there was any engine difference between the Classic & Nomad but my 05 1600 Classic with bags & shield averaged mid 30's around town & 40-41 highway. I did have Caddman air, Hard Kromes,TFI & a "fun" right hand!

Cagecam · 11-14-2012, 07:51 PM

I get 40 mph and all I did was debaffle the stock exhaust. I run 65 down the freeway.

09-11-2012, 06:17 AM	#1
B P Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lake of the Ozark's Missouri Posts: 19	1600 Nomad Mileage I have a 2006 1600 Nomad for a yeaar now, Get 36 mpg on highway consistantly. Is that good or bad? Only mod I have is V&H baggers, everything else is stock. __________________ BP VROC #3581 VBA #2153 2006 Nomad "Pearl" '99 800B Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-11-2012, 06:53 AM	#2
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	It depends on how you ride and where you ride. I don't ride much stop and go. Mostly secondary highways. Ride about 5 over the limit but very tame on the throttle. Riding one up I average 40-42. All stock except debaffled exhaust. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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09-11-2012, 07:45 AM	#3
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	That is about average for a stock Nomad. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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09-11-2012, 07:55 AM	#4
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Low side of average without a fuel processor. About average with one. That's about what I got with one of Chucksters intakes, fuel processor and V&H pipes. I'm "husky" and was pretty heavy on the throttle. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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09-11-2012, 08:38 AM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	That doesn't seem to far off, How far can you go on a tank of gas? I can get 180 miles a tank anytime except winter, and Ive gone just over 200 miles a few times. Thats starting with a full tank and running it down pretty low. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-11-2012, 09:39 AM	#6
Pretzel Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NE Oklahoma Posts: 272	With a rear tire needing replaced, I got about 36 mpg out of the last tank. Same setup (performance wise) as you, stock with V&H baggers. I suspect, once I get a slightly larger tire, that will go up slightly. That's 70/30 between 1-up and 2-up, and I TRY to be easy on the throttle... __________________ Help a child, change the world! BACA Pretzel - Flyin' the highways in OK! '08 Vulcan 1600 Nomad - "Grace" Candy Fire Red/Metallic Diablo Black B.A.C.A. Member, Oklahoma Chapter VBA #02190
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09-11-2012, 12:55 PM	#7
B P Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lake of the Ozark's Missouri Posts: 19	Nomad Mileage I get about 150-160 miles a tank (when light comes on) and if I baby it 170 miles. I'm a 300lb guy and don't ride very tame. Sounds like I'm in the ballpark though. I want to install a fuel processor and also modify the intake. __________________ BP VROC #3581 VBA #2153 2006 Nomad "Pearl" '99 800B
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09-11-2012, 01:28 PM	#8
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	I just filled up after a 123 mile ride I took Friday. I averaged almost 35 MPG. I do have the Cobra FI2000R fuel processor. If I didn't have it I would have gotten 40 or better. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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11-14-2012, 11:36 AM	#10
mrbreeze Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 101	I have had my '08 Nomad for a couple of months now. I have checked 4 tanks of gas. Two of them were 35 mpg and two were 38 mpg. I must admit I am a bit disappointed. The FJR i had prior to this was consistenly in the low 40's, and the ST1300 I had before that was mid 40's. The Nomad is the better passenger hauler though, and that's why I got it. I am hoping that I will eventually be able to add a gas sipper to the stable for my one up riding, which is mostly commuting.
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11-14-2012, 12:02 PM	#11
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Yes, it is odd that the relatively low RPM Nomad with it's sedate engine tune isn't better on mileage. That is really about my only complaint about my 07 Nomad other than I wish it had ABS. I have a personally developed open intake on the RH side only, a Cobra FI2000R and stock exhaust with baffles removed. I do run a Dunlop 160/80/16 rear tire so my speedo and odometer are a bit closer to actual than those with the OEM 170/70/16 or the 180/70/16 that many run. I have gotten as high as 46 mpg on the Nomad but generally its 38-40 mpg which is a tweak better than the average guy but still a bit disapointing. It doesn't make a bit of dif to my Nomad if I run reg-mid or prem fuel and usually I run reg as I don't have the ping problem that many report. I do notice a 3-4 mpg improvement if I stumble across non gasohol like last summer out west but that seems to be the only way fuel effects my bike. I am pretty smooth and easy in ridding style so I do a little better on tires, brakes and fuel mileage that some. But my wing which is 1840 cc 6 cyclinder (vs the 07 Nomad's 1530cc 2 cylinder) consistently delivers 43-46 mpg and if I am on secondeary roads one up and careful to stay bellow 65mph I regularly get 50 mpg. 2 years ago heading out west with Ponch I got 56mpg on some pure regular but then Jim's BMW was over 60mpg on that run so I didn't get to feel too smug. Even my 2.3liter Scion Xb automatic will give 34-35mpg on the hiway. Heck, the 405HP Vette convert gives me 28mpg but I do have to run prem. So fuel mileage is a legit complaint, but actually a small one when you consider smiles per miles! __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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11-14-2012, 01:31 PM	#12
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I have an open intake, VH exhaust, and a TFI processor. This summer I was one the road for 21 days straight and here are the specs. Miles Traveled 6907 Average MPG 41.00 Highest MPG 50.83 Lowest MPG 34.61 __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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11-14-2012, 04:09 PM	#13
coot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Pierce, Florida Posts: 113	My 06 has over 65,000 miles and is completely stock. mileage has always been between 40 and 43 MPG. __________________
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11-14-2012, 04:37 PM	#14
Pitchinguy Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 424	Don't know if there was any engine difference between the Classic & Nomad but my 05 1600 Classic with bags & shield averaged mid 30's around town & 40-41 highway. I did have Caddman air, Hard Kromes,TFI & a "fun" right hand! __________________ *2011 Nomad* *VBA #01922*
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11-14-2012, 07:51 PM	#15
Cagecam Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 17	I get 40 mph and all I did was debaffle the stock exhaust. I run 65 down the freeway.
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