Fuel Economy

[kblahetka]

I have a 2005, unrestricted with D&D (not cat) pipes, triple filters, and no secondarys. I get about 30 to 32 mpg, a little less if I'm really hammering her.

A coworker just bought a 2013 roadster and is claiming ~40mpg.

So what is typical?

 

[mr hunt]

I get 15km/lt combined which is around 35mpg (using my 'in my head maths'???) - stock 2012 Roadster, heavy right hand

 

[idk]

I'm getting 38 consistently. 2006 Classic, triple filters and Thugs.

 

[TRIIICK]

i've calculated it a hundred times i get anywhere from 32-38 mpg in my 2005 Standard.

 

[Steel]

2012 RTR. Alone I normally get 36-38 MPG. Last weekend on a group ride I got 40MPG.

 

[CanberraR3]

Fuel economy? Not really high on my list of reasons for buying the world's largest production bike. When the light comes on, I fill up.

 

[Molinoman]

CanberraR3 has the realistic approach...as he said when the light comes on start looking for a gas station or at a quarter of a tank if you are in a more remote area where gas stations may be few and far between.

 

[Power-Tripp]

Fuel consumption on a stock R3 depends on cruise speed (RPM). If you cruise at 50-60 mph, then 38-43 mpg is easily possible. If you cruise at 75-80 mph, then expect 10 mpg less.

Also, I will say this once again - INJECTOR FLOW VARIES CONSIDERABLY AT LOWER DUTY_CYCLES. Don't expect all R3s to act the same.

 

[TxRIIIRider]

It cracks me up when there's a question on fuel economy for a 2300cclong bike. Whem my Rocket was stock, I got close to 40MPG as well. With Jardines and a tuned PCIII, I get about 33 MPG.

 

[kblahetka]

Its not like I bought it for mileage but if its getting way less than other bikes I would be curious as to why