Gas Mileage

[Alan Oakley]

Over the months I have seen this topic discussed and debated. I have an 09 Wing with a Motor Trike IRS set up. I have about 6,000 miles on the Wing. I have noticed an amazing variance in my mileage depending on not only fun with the throttle but wind as well. I have gotten as little as 28 MPG in stop and go windy conditions to an amazing 39 MPG holding the throttle steady at 60 in on a calm no wind kind of a day. I can say, however, regardless of the wind, when I kick it up to 70-75 MPH or do a lot of stop and go, my mileage drops accordingly. I ride solo most of the time. Overall I am probably averaging about 32 sometimes less and sometimes more. Even at 28 MPG I still am not complaining because the fun factor is worth it. Just my two cents
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[Tango]

I agree. A lot depends on the wrist, and the wind. Only have 1700 miles on mine. At 65 mph I get 33 mpg. Yesterday took a long trip on 2 lane back roads bouncing from 40-50 mph. It jumped up to 40mpg! Big difference. Tom

 

[John Luciano]

Back roads hilly or not and keeping it under 55 I have gotten 38 to 39 MPH making time 2 up with a loaded trailer in tow 65 to 75 MPH I can drop to 28MPG. It is the price we pay for the fun factor.

 

[Jenkinsrawhide]

Averaging 36 mpg.

 

[Big_Steve]

My VTX 1300 gets from 25 to 33mpg. I was off bikes for 25 years when I got this, and I still have some of that "lead foot" tendency. I can live with the mileage, but I wish I had better range on a tank of gas. If I hot foot around, I'm on reserve at 80 miles. If I take it more mellow, I can get about 105 miles to reserve. We kicked auxiliary tanks around in another thread. Maybe someday, but not today for me.

 

[Bill Reber]

1800 2010 wing/champion avg @ 55 mph 36 mpg , interstate much less !

 

[oahe]

09 Goldwing w/ Motor Trike conversion. I have almost 14,000 miles on now and keep forgetting to check the mileage because frankly...I don't care!!! pepper

 

[jackpoet]

Have a 96 GL1500 w/ Motor Trike conversion. Ride 2 up most of the time, average about 32 mph. Happy with that.

 

[Shimpy]

Trikes, at least mine, seem more sensitive to speed then when they were 2 wheels. A lot more wind resistance due to those 2 large fenders sticking out, not to mention about 300# more weight and more friction in the drive. I average about 37 mpg around here but never get over 60 mph. I haven't had it on the Interstate for any length of time.

 

[Softail Trike]

'03 Heritage Softail w/Motortrike solid axle....150 miles to reserve give or take a few depending on driving conditions, so that would put us like about everyone else avereging in the mid 30's.

 

[Richard. Wales UK]

Hi

Kawasaki 1400 GTR (14 Concourse over there) - 40 - 44 MPG mixed roads, dont hang around
I believe a UK gallon is more than a US gallon


Richard

 

[ice]

Can Am Spyder RT, average 33 mpg on long road trips running 60 to 80 on the interstates. Best 3 tank average, 37mpg cruising the high deserts of Nevada.

 

[Bill Reber]

Can Am Spyder RT, average 33 mpg on long road trips running 60 to 80 on the interstates. Best 3 tank average, 37mpg cruising the high deserts of Nevada.

That's the best MPG I have ever heard of for any spyder !

 

[FRR]

I've checked the mileage on my recently converted Wing with a CSC kit every fill up since I converted it 5,000 miles ago. All kinds of driving. The worst I've ever gotten was 34 and the best was 38. Usually 36-37. Before the conversion I got 40-41.

 

[Rick Kay]

I get a solid 34 mpg with my 95" Twin Cam; before the conversion I was getting 43 mpg.

 

[Pappy1]

My VTX 1800 Champion averages 30 mpg ! I'm a little heavy on the throttle and average 5 to 10 over speed limit :Trike1:

 

[jmk865]

Vulcan 1500 with Tow-Pac. Averaging 42 to 45 depending on wind and right hand.

 

[FRR]

I've checked the mileage on my recently converted Wing with a CSC kit every fill up since I converted it 5,000 miles ago. All kinds of driving. The worst I've ever gotten was 34 and the best was 38. Usually 36-37. Before the conversion I got 40-41.

Update, I now have checked the mileage with every fill up and now have 11,000 miles on kit. Still 34-38, but the interesting thing is, EVERY time I have a passenger the mileage actually has increased, regardless of weather or wind. Makes no sense.