What are some ways of increasing fuel mileage on a motorcycle?
2007-08-01 08:41:07 · 16 answers · asked by ballucnb1195 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Go 120 mph where ever you are going. It works for me. Don't stop either, that'll hurt gas milage. The only time I stop is when I hit trees.
2007-08-01 09:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ride to the limit posted limit and keep the revs down by keeping the bike in top gear. Steady application of the throttle when increasing speed will help as well, but as the other answer said. You already get good mileage on a motorcycle!
Troy.
2007-08-01 17:27:15 · answer #2 · answered by Rider ZX10R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a chain driven bike, then make sure that it (the chain) is in good condition and well lubricated. Invest in one of the absolutely excellent Scottoilers which will not only keep the chain in top condition but also increase its life many times over.
Poorly adjusted or badly lubricated chains rob more power than people appreciate and thus contribute to poor consumption.
Of course all the other things that people have suggested too, such a smooth riding technique, making sure the engine is tuned to run at its optimum and another tip if you are like me - shall we say a few pounds over weight - then head off on a diet, it would do wonders for me and the bikes gas consumption.
2007-08-01 18:26:41 · answer #3 · answered by ShuggieMac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your fuel mileage really that bad? What year, make, model and mileage is the bike?
2007-08-01 16:03:25 · answer #4 · answered by Scott H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already get great gas mileage, why would you want more? My dad's Honda Goldwing 1800 cc gets over 50 to the gallon, that seems fair enough already.
2007-08-01 15:43:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ease up on the accelerator (no 'jack rabbit' starts), and make sure the tires are fully and properly inflated. Another not so obvious thing is to make sure to wear relatively tight clothes so that they don't balloon up and create excessive wind resistance. You may also want to get a tune up if your bike hasn't had one in a while.
2007-08-01 15:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by BB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as with a car really. Make sure you have good spark plugs (platimum-4 is the best), a good air filter (K&N is highly rated) and your engine is in good working order. Meaning regular oil changes and ensuring that all parts are in good working order.
2007-08-01 15:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by DrDebate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you doing with it?
Hill climbing at full throttle in 3rd gear?
I ride a 06 Busa 1300 Limited and I still get 40MPG+
And I ride it hard
2007-08-01 15:46:10 · answer #8 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ensure that the tire pressure is correct...do the same things that you'd do for a car...remove any un-needed items in the storage areas, lose weight of the rider and/or passenger :)
2007-08-01 15:45:47 · answer #9 · answered by auditor4u2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as with a car. Freeflow exhaust and intakes, polish the manifolds, bleed of the excess weight... etc.
2007-08-01 15:44:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋