R3 Gas Mileage

[HD2Rocket3]

Hi Folks, I sold my Lowrider and bought a 2007 R3 Classic last Saturday from Bob's BMW in Maryland. It has about 3500 miles. I filled it up for the second time this morning and got 30 mpg on the second tankful. I would be interested to hear what others are getting. And before you say anything, yes, I know, I didn't buy it for the gas mileage

 

[Ugarte]

I get 35 mpg at a steady 80 mph, and 40 mpg at a steady 60.

 

[RKTBOB]

I have a R3T so things may be a little different..30-32 normal drive/ride scenario..40-41 on Interstate highway at 70 cruising speeds.

 

[xhdskip]

21 MPG rain or shine,
dirt road or freeway,
legal speed or "a little' over it.
Makes no difference, 21.

 

[rainman]

when i had my 06 classic i got bout 36-38 running bout 70-90mph
on my r3t get between 35-38 same mph
just went darkside a couple weeks ago and check my mileage last couple days and getting bout 38mpg for 70-85 mph

 

[Wetrudgeon]

We have been pleasantly surprised with our '08 Standard through the first 2K miles. We have been steadily north of 35mpg (USA); and have had a tank or two (barely) exceed 40mpg. We ride the bike sanely.

We trudge on.

 

[xhdskip]

Guess I'm running a little rich then compared to everybody else, huh?
We'll see if it stays rich when I put on this refabbed exhaust.

 

[Captain Bob]

I do not know how you guys are getting 40 plus miles per gallon on your R3's. I have had 2 rockets. The first, was a standard and I got 35mpg. The second (and current), is a R3T. I am getting 32 with it. I must admit on the h-way's I am doing indicated 80 to 85 as a norm. That is the case for both Rockets. I suppose if I did 60mph on the H-way, the mileage would improve. It is just so hard to do that!

 

[xhdskip]

They go 60?
Only in 1st though right?
2nd if you want the motor to lug, and just lope along.

 

[Power-Tripp]

Check your speedo and odomoters.
Remember, the stock ones are usually off 6%.
This will alter your mileage readings.