MPG on Your Trikes

[Fozworth]

My last Tank full on the 2016 Tri-Glide was 30. I have a Power Vision tune designed for running cooler, not so much MPG.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Still playin with my tuner, I have added more fuel and am still stuck @ 44.6, but I aint complaining

The Power Vision Tuner has lots of gadgets built in, if I get lost, there is a stock tune and the last tune I did for back ups, There are 8 slots total I think for all of the tunes

U can get more tunes from Fuel Moto

 

[Harry-O]

MPG

40 I wish,27 mpg average!

Best I ever got was 37 mpg on Natchez Trail

45-50 mph.

 

[FuLong]

Update. Now I have a average over 1550 Miles > 39.74 mpg

Sometimes short highway parts, most on windy country roads with some mountains (most small, windy and rampant). I am a solo driver.

 

[bikerbillone]

Those HDs must have something special under the hood, I've never approached 39/40, no matter what I do. I'm, anywhere from 33/36, depending on the ride.

 

[FuLong]

Probably the many cylinders to feed :Joker3:

I have no exact numbers from last year, with everything on the engine original, but if I remember right, there I was at about 35 mpg.

In this time I needed more rpms for my style of riding, normal rpm range from 2000 - 3000.

Now with the SE 259E Cam Kit and Penzl exhaust I have more punch from low rpms, now the most time between 1700 - 2500 only for overtaking and rampant hills ist more needed (and for the hills, the rpms are the fun ).

 

[rhino 2]

Those HDs must have something special under the hood, I've never approached 39/40, no matter what I do. I'm, anywhere from 33/36, depending on the ride.

The M8 in stock form does get better MPG, Than my 103 did.....

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

After doing all the maintenance due at 32k (because I had no idea if it had been done), I went on a 200 mile burger run. For the trip, two fills, I averaged 38.12 mpg. That's about 3-4 mpg up. Guessing the clogged air filter needed to be changed.

 

[Lucky]

08Wing/13Roadsmith 40MPG Average

 

[paws]

After doing all the maintenance due at 32k (because I had no idea if it had been done), I went on a 200 mile burger run. For the trip, two fills, I averaged 38.12 mpg. That's about 3-4 mpg up. Guessing the clogged air filter needed to be changed.

..What was your average speed???

..Did you happen to notice on the road if you kept it under, at, or over 3000 rpm????

After seeing your air filter pic I'm thinking I could gain a few mpg too with a fresh one. I'm sure it has never been changed (32,786 miles) and living in west Texas it has GOT to be gunked up with dirt. We've been caught in a few dust storms trying to get in or out of Midland....then too on a breezy day, just riding around the area, the air is always dusty.Goldrush (Jerry) did a bunch of maintenance on my trike at 29,333 miles and only 3450 miles have been put on it in-between so I'm not worried about the rest of the "32K" maintenance but your air filter pic sure caught my eye! Bike runs smooth, strong and never hesitates but I get a consistent 32 mpg IF I keep it at or a hair below 3000 rpm on the highway. This speed is ok for a casual, area outing but sometimes you just need to "get on down the road". This is riding 1-up and either loaded or not with luggage.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

..What was your average speed???

..Did you happen to notice on the road if you kept it under, at, or over 3000 rpm????

After seeing your air filter pic I'm thinking I could gain a few mpg too with a fresh one. I'm sure it has never been changed (32,786 miles) and living in west Texas it has GOT to be gunked up with dirt. We've been caught in a few dust storms trying to get in or out of Midland....then too on a breezy day, just riding around the area, the air is always dusty.Goldrush (Jerry) did a bunch of maintenance on my trike at 29,333 miles and only 3450 miles have been put on it in-between so I'm not worried about the rest of the "32K" maintenance but your air filter pic sure caught my eye! Bike runs smooth, strong and never hesitates but I get a consistent 32 mpg IF I keep it at or a hair below 3000 rpm on the highway. This speed is ok for a casual, area outing but sometimes you just need to "get on down the road". This is riding 1-up and either loaded or not with luggage.

My trip was on highway and back roads ... so 80 mph and some 65 mph and some 45 mph. Rpm's were at times over 3k.

The air cleaner was so dirty, I could not see any light through it while looking at the sun. Thought about using it for the eclipse, but, still wouldn't see anything .. LOL

 

[rhino 2]

Those HDs must have something special under the hood, I've never approached 39/40, no matter what I do. I'm, anywhere from 33/36, depending on the ride.

They probably switched over to the new Kuhneutson Valve...It is said to be far superior to old inferior Kukneutson Valve's.....

Kaleco Auto.com, They have a bunch of them in stock....

 

[Trail Blazer]

gas mileage

I have a 2000 gl 1500se with 93000 mils. and a champion kit. I avg 34 I think I will get any were from 33 to 36. now if I am sight seeing & not in a hurry I will get up to 40 but not very often. If I am running 70- 75 I might get 32, 34.

 

[Tynker]

Hello Trikesters, I looking at purchasing a TriGlide. What I would like to know from you out there, what is the average gas mileage you guys and gals get on your TriGlides. Doesn't matter what year model or what upgrades you have, if you do reply just put what you have and the average mpg. I haven't purchased yet, just gathering info. Anyone can reply even if they have some other trike. Info is needed.

Donnie

I average 35.5 sometimes 2 up sometimes solo 50/50.

 

[kybigmac]

30 to 36 depending on speed and elevation.

 

[Tynker]

Hello Trikesters, I looking at purchasing a TriGlide. What I would like to know from you out there, what is the average gas mileage you guys and gals get on your TriGlides. Doesn't matter what year model or what upgrades you have, if you do reply just put what you have and the average mpg. I haven't purchased yet, just gathering info. Anyone can reply even if they have some other trike. Info is needed.

Donnie

2017 Tri Glide average 35.5 MPG.

 

[GRR]

I only have about 1000 miles on my road king since I converted it to a trike, but I've been getting 31 mpg in town and 44 mpg on the highway.

It is a 2004 Road King with a Frankenstein conversion

 

[Tynker]

Hello Trikesters, I looking at purchasing a TriGlide. What I would like to know from you out there, what is the average gas mileage you guys and gals get on your TriGlides. Doesn't matter what year model or what upgrades you have, if you do reply just put what you have and the average mpg. I haven't purchased yet, just gathering info. Anyone can reply even if they have some other trike. Info is needed.

Donnie

'17 Tri Glide, solo average 35 MPG, 2 up 33/34 MPG

 

[rhino 2]

Between 37 and 41 on my 17 T/G.....I don't drive fast' And i don't drive slow....I just drive...:Shrug:

 

[David357]

Between 37 and 41 on my 17 T/G.....I don't drive fast' And i don't drive slow....I just drive...:Shrug:

:GoodPost:

Trike riding is all about the enjoyment and pleasure of riding. It is unrelated to the cost of ownership.

Fuel costs are a part of ownership.

So as Rhino has said, Just drive and enjoy.