gas milage

[OrlinEngh]

I just got a 2000 Venture and am wondering what is average gas milage, I am getting 37 to 40 miles per gallon, but we dont have many flat or straight roads around here:)

Orlin

[Brake Pad]

on my 2007, One up, 38 to 41, two up 36 to 38, pulling a trailer, 2 up 32 to 36

[foyerboy]

Riding as hard as you can, everywhere you can 1 up, throttle twisted so hard your forearm cramps, 31-32 mpg.....

 

:rotf::rotf:

[mega2500]

Last sat. when we meet I ran I 90 to Elroy at 70mph got 40.000 then to your place and home 41.something I am always 40 and above unless I am over 70mph 45mpg is on a real good 2up slower ride day on back roads

 

just sinc my carbs so look out now

[Condor]

All the above are halucinating. All they get is 10mpg!!!!!

[bongobobny]

Yah! Around 40, give or take a little is pretty normal. I tended to bge a little more spirited so we generally got just under 40 by a few...

[cw1263]

last tank some 2 up and to and from work 60-70mph 46.6 2006 RSV Midnight bone stock except for Bagger mufflers.

[djh3]

Prior to sync carbs about a month ago it was about 36-38 on a good stint. Now on my normal "work route" where I got 36 I now get 38 after syn carbs. 41 Is about tops I have got.

[Rick Haywood]

Orlin that is exactly what I get just rode to birmingham today 1up at 75-80mph and aaveraged 38.4 mpg over 670 miles

[Squidley]

Thats right in the range of the Ventures both 1st and 2nd gens. I have gotten as low as 35 on a good running bike, and as high as 42. This is owning 3 2nd gens and 4 1st gens that saw lots of miles between them.

[N3FOL]

For some reason, I see very little difference whether I cruise at 65 or 75 mph.

[OrlinEngh]

Thanks for the info had the Venture for a couple of weeks and put a little over 600 miles on. I am averaging 38 miles per gallon with Sharon and me.

Orlin

[BottomFeeder]

31mpg at cruising speed ~77mph, '13 rsv.

[N3FOL]

31mpg at cruising speed ~77mph, '13 rsv.

 

I will assume you are still in your "break- in" period. Hopefully your mpg will improve down the road.

[star4772]

Did the mileage check today with RSTD 42 mpg 2up 65-70 mph.

[Guest tx2sturgis]

Ethanol blended gasoline has less btu per gallon so you will get roughly 10% less mpg than if you can find and use pure gas.

 

Plus, the kind of riding you do, the bike's state of tune, the gasoline grade and quality, your elevation, winds, and geography you ride thru will all make a difference.

 

Most riders seem to get between about 34 to 45. I have seen mine as low as 27 pulling a trailer at high speeds, to about 48 when just slowly putting thru the mountain back roads.

 

Also keep in mind that the odometer may be reading optimistic miles per gallon. When you install a Speedohealer, or compare it with another bike with an accurate odometer, you will have a better idea of actual mileage.

 

[Flyinfool]

Thanks for the info had the Venture for a couple of weeks and put a little over 600 miles on. I am averaging 38 miles per gallon with Sharon and me.

Orlin

 

Maybe you are just riding harder trying to get the same performance that you are used to from your old 1st gens......

 

I know Sharon likes to go fast........

 

 

Well someone had to go there......