Hi
My monster 1100 evo average fuel consumption when I *only* :-\ ride in the city is about 1:10 (120 km per tank (12L))
Is this normal? ???
David
soun ds a bit low for an 1100 two valve .....but if you are heavy on the throttle....it would be at the low end of my expectations..for comp my 1000ds two valve gets 180klm round town from 14l
That does seem a little low, I would have thought that with a 2V even in city traffic you would still be seeing 160k's
But then as Hambo said it would depend on how heavy you are on the throttle.
When I do commute which is not very often my S4Rs will do the sort of numbers you are talking about.
I'm guessing that it's stock still?
Only time I get even close to those numbers is at the track with a thirsty modified engine.
I'd say it's not normal, but that doesn't have to mean something's wrong...
Fellow club member had the same lousy mileage on his ds1000 bike. I knew he was a very careful rider (maybe low revs) and he told me about his 2 - 3.000 revs riding. For the next 100km I ordered him to stay at/over 5.000 revs. He did and we then measured consumption to be just a little over half. (from 10L/100km to 6L/100km)
My S2R 1000 has modified air box, chipped, and full termis. It will get about 180km out of 11 litres (that is when the reserve light comes on). That is city riding, I am not easy on the throttle, but not excessively heavy either. Country riding will see about 220km before reserve and max 250km. Hope this helps :)
Quote from: stopintime on September 11, 2011, 01:41:08 AM
Only time I get even close to those numbers is at the track with a thirsty modified engine.
I'd say it's not normal, but that doesn't have to mean something's wrong...
Fellow club member had the same lousy mileage on his ds1000 bike. I knew he was a very careful rider (maybe low revs) and he told me about his 2 - 3.000 revs riding. For the next 100km I ordered him to stay at/over 5.000 revs. He did and we then measured consumption to be just a little over half. (from 10L/100km to 6L/100km)
I usually rev up to 6000 revs, but less on average. :S
Quote from: mattyvas on September 11, 2011, 01:17:27 AM
That does seem a little low, I would have thought that with a 2V even in city traffic you would still be seeing 160k's
But then as Hambo said it would depend on how heavy you are on the throttle.
When I do commute which is not very often my S4Rs will do the sort of numbers you are talking about.
I'm guessing that it's stock still?
Yes, it is a stock bike at the moment..
I rev up to 6000 revs, is that considered to be heavy on the throttle?
Quote from: godudi on September 11, 2011, 04:39:37 AM
Yes, it is a stock bike at the moment..
I rev up to 6000 revs, is that considered to be heavy on the throttle?
No [Dolph]
Check your consumption on a longer ride without many stop & go's. If it's still that bad, see the dealer and have them adjust 'everything'.
I don't think that's normal. On my Evo, I hit 100 Miles (160km) and the low fuel light comes on. Maybe your fuel sensor is off. Isn't it just a float?
Quote from: Narflar on September 11, 2011, 07:09:18 AM
I don't think that's normal. On my Evo, I hit 100 Miles (160km) and the low fuel light comes on. Maybe your fuel sensor is off. Isn't it just a float?
I believe that the fuel sensor is not faulty because I measure the Litres that I put back in.
Quote from: stopintime on September 11, 2011, 07:07:35 AM
No [Dolph]
Check your consumption on a longer ride without many stop & go's. If it's still that bad, see the dealer and have them adjust 'everything'.
The low fuel light lit after approx. 175 KM when I ride on highways.
I am afraid that the dealer will "adjust" everything and make the situation even worse. Anyway, Is it possible to make wrong adjustments or should I trust my dealer?
How much had been consumed when the light came on at 175km?
If it's around 10L - it's getting closer to acceptable, depending on speed. I know that steady 100km will give me 200km/10L and very high speeds ~110km/10L.
If it was me, buying a new bike, riding it moderately in stock trim with that kind of consumption, I'd see the dealer and suggest they adjust fueling or whatever is relevant.
Quote from: stopintime on September 11, 2011, 08:05:56 AM
How much had been consumed when the light came on at 175km?
If it's around 10L - it's getting closer to acceptable, depending on speed. I know that steady 100km will give me 200km/10L and very high speeds ~110km/10L.
If it was me, buying a new bike, riding it moderately in stock trim with that kind of consumption, I'd see the dealer and suggest they adjust fueling or whatever is relevant.
it was around 10L as far as I remember. I had another passenger during those 175km ride. we both weigh 110Kg (sum), does it change the picture?
Quote from: godudi on September 11, 2011, 08:25:59 AM
it was around 10L as far as I remember. I had another passenger during those 175km ride. we both weigh 110Kg (sum), does it change the picture?
Speed?
The length of your trips and temp will make a difference too. The motor isn't very efficient when it is cold. If your trips are often short enough that a good portion of the trip is done on a fairly cold motor, your mileage will suffer.
Quote from: bikepilot on September 11, 2011, 09:10:36 AM
The length of your trips and temp will make a difference too. The motor isn't very efficient when it is cold. If your trips are often short enough that a good portion of the trip is done on a fairly cold motor, your mileage will suffer.
well, your explanation makes sense. Can you tell the difference in km/L ration between hot and cold engines?
Quote from: godudi on September 11, 2011, 10:54:37 AM
130 km/h avg.
Ok - that's not too bad then [thumbsup]
I'd still be unhappy with the city numbers, but I no longer think anything is seriously wrong.
If you can get your dealer to check it - even better.
how many miles do you have on the bike? my 796 was getting high 30's - low 40's mpg during the break in. it wasnt until after 2k miles that it finally broke in enough to start averaging around 48 mpg
Quote from: thought on September 11, 2011, 01:59:24 PM
how many miles do you have on the bike? my 796 was getting high 30's - low 40's mpg during the break in. it wasnt until after 2k miles that it finally broke in enough to start averaging around 48 mpg
1000 miles...
I have a 1100 EVO with les than 2K miles on it and a fule tank gave me 150 miles before i was stranded on the side of the road. That's 44 miles per gallon (on the 3.4gal tank).
I have been checking the consumption for a while and its always close to 40 mpg.
My bike was purchased in California, where I believe there are higher emission control standards...not sure if bikes shipped to other states vary.
Hope this helps.
Are you getting 120km before the light comes on or is that using every last drop?I get between 80-100 miles before the light comes on if I'm using the bike as my daily driver with multiple engine start and stops and letting it warm up in the morning before I leave. Whereas I get about 120 miles or so before the light comes on when cruising on the freeway. I know the tank isn't very big on these bikes 3.6 gallons, so range is somewhat limited, but after 120 miles its good to get off the bike and stretch for a few minutes.
in city riding (well my kind of city means bumper to bumper traffic and Race starts at the redlight to get away from the guy who just flipped me off for bumping his mirror with my elbow at 3mph for, and takign 1 hour to move 12 miles....)
anyway in my type of city riding, i can only get 90 miles out of a 3gallon fill. which is roughly 145km/11liters. but you're bike probably isnt broken in yet ( i saw a HUGE increase in MPG when i broke the bike in properly)
My lowest tank MPG was 42; best was 48mpg. No rhyme or reason, but I am seeing the trend of fuel economy going up as the miles get piled on...