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25-05-05, 02:16 PM

I've used that BP stuff and I didn't notice much of a difference.. is the air thicker where you are or something?

25-05-05, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jonboy

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Originally Posted by Iansv

Between 120 - 150 miles per tankfull.... whatever that works out to

More than me

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mostly at the 120 end tho

25-05-05, 02:25 PM

Gave up with the expensive stuff on the bike as I didn't notice too much diff (there was some)...

The car is a diff stoey though...

Three tanks of Shell V-Power, now using normal shell fuel. Went form 600km's per tank to 700km's per tank. I'm happy - just hope it stays

25-05-05, 02:31 PM

Sorry, the change in fuel is not the only variable, since signing up for the IAM test etc. I've been trying to ride the "proper" way. Additionally I'm doing less stop/start as I'm avoiding the commuter crush.

TSM · 25-05-05, 03:02 PM

i get between 100-150 miles to a tank.

By rough calculations city trafic is 100 miles to a tank so about 30-35mpg and other times i get about 150 miles to a tank so about 45mpg, i dont realy care the millage i get as long as it is above 100 miles to the tank.

Most of my travel is in the city with tonnes of lights between me and my destinations. So its never going to be great, on average i tank up about 1-2 times a week depending if i go out on the wends.

25-05-05, 10:15 PM

It's a lame topic but to be topical I was amazed at when I took it relatively easy I achieved 75 mpg over 600 miles. Try that in a car!

25-05-05, 10:43 PM

My running costs...
In the last 22849 miles I've used 2198 litres of fuel... that's 47.22 miles per gallon (10.4 miles per litre)
(2000 SV S, ridden 50% motorway, 50% B roads (usually commuting))

25-05-05, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

For the record, I rarely get less than 140miles on about 13 litres of normal fuel from my supposedly thirsty Hornet

Do you ever go more than 30mph?

Mine is decidedly less impressive

- I'd be lucky to get 110 - 120 miles on mine.

26-05-05, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sythree

Do you ever go more than 30mph?

Others will testify as to my speed/riding style. Don't think I'm known as a kerb-crawler

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Originally Posted by Sythree

Mine is decidedly less impressive

- I'd be lucky to get 110 - 120 miles on mine.

Ah, but what mpg are you getting? I ask because the Hornet tank is notoriously difficult to brim properly due to an air-space at the top of the tank. The last half-litre or so has to be dribbled in very slowly unless the filling station allows you to sit on the bike so that you can rock it gently from side to side - a movement known as "The Hornet Boogie".

This is part of the reason why road testers complain about the poor tank range.

On a recent mixed motorway/A-road run through the Cotswolds I fill-up at 176 miles and the fuel light still hadn't come on......worked out at a little over 58mpg.

And it wasn't me who had to stop for fuel on the last S&WS run out

26-05-05, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by adam

It's a lame topic but to be topical I was amazed at when I took it relatively easy I achieved 75 mpg over 600 miles. Try that in a car!

Sorry adam it's not possible (or were you coasting downhill?).

25-05-05, 03:02 PM	#25
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	i get between 100-150 miles to a tank. By rough calculations city trafic is 100 miles to a tank so about 30-35mpg and other times i get about 150 miles to a tank so about 45mpg, i dont realy care the millage i get as long as it is above 100 miles to the tank. Most of my travel is in the city with tonnes of lights between me and my destinations. So its never going to be great, on average i tank up about 1-2 times a week depending if i go out on the wends. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

25-05-05, 02:16 PM	#21
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	I've used that BP stuff and I didn't notice much of a difference.. is the air thicker where you are or something?

25-05-05, 02:25 PM	#23
MavUK Guest Posts: n/a	Gave up with the expensive stuff on the bike as I didn't notice too much diff (there was some)... The car is a diff stoey though... Three tanks of Shell V-Power, now using normal shell fuel. Went form 600km's per tank to 700km's per tank. I'm happy - just hope it stays

25-05-05, 02:31 PM	#24
Mogs Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry, the change in fuel is not the only variable, since signing up for the IAM test etc. I've been trying to ride the "proper" way. Additionally I'm doing less stop/start as I'm avoiding the commuter crush.

25-05-05, 10:15 PM	#26
adam Guest Posts: n/a	It's a lame topic but to be topical I was amazed at when I took it relatively easy I achieved 75 mpg over 600 miles. Try that in a car!

25-05-05, 10:43 PM	#27
Mech Guest Posts: n/a	My running costs... In the last 22849 miles I've used 2198 litres of fuel... that's 47.22 miles per gallon (10.4 miles per litre) (2000 SV S, ridden 50% motorway, 50% B roads (usually commuting))