Fuel mileage

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

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Originally Posted by captj3

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

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Originally Posted by JD Hog

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

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Originally Posted by rick6375

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.

09-28-2016, 07:52 PM	#1
lunatic fringe 80 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 10	Fuel mileage With a full tank. I'm getting 160 miles before the fuel light comes on. Anyone getting better? That's at freeway speeds Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-28-2016, 08:16 PM	#2
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,953	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. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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09-29-2016, 07:47 AM	#4
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	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. __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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09-29-2016, 09:11 AM	#5
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	I do a lot of city riding. Dash says I get 42mpg. Going by the mileage and amount I put in, it's 34mpg. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-29-2016, 11:21 AM	#6
captj3 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 309	My light comes on between 130-140 consistently ever since I got the bike. __________________ 2012 Vaquero 1700 Nomad (Deceased) Cobra Tri-Ovals Racnrays Invention (Throttle Mod) Ivan's flash Thunder Tornado Big Air Kit
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09-29-2016, 02:48 AM	#3
lunatic fringe 80 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 10	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
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09-30-2016, 05:53 AM	#9
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	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, __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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09-30-2016, 06:50 AM	#10
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	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 !
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09-30-2016, 01:06 PM	#11
rick6375 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Castle, In. Posts: 365	I get any where from 135-170 before light comes, a lot of variables. Normal is 140-150. __________________ 2005 800 Classic 2012 Voyager ABS
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09-30-2016, 02:03 PM	#12
Johnny Y Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: S.E.WI. Posts: 159	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. __________________ Johnny Y PCV. Chucksters B.A.K. , D&D slip-ons.
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09-30-2016, 05:11 PM	#13
BillF6531 Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2	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. __________________ Bill in Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2015 Voyager
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10-06-2016, 03:47 PM	#15
dcolyer Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Oxford, Ohio Posts: 27	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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