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littleperson

21-07-08 04:25 PM

Fuel consumption

I have a SV650 x-plated with a restrictor kit fitted
Will this affect the fuel consumption of the bike?

Dangerous Dave

21-07-08 05:38 PM

Re: Fuel consumption

It won't make it worse if that is what you are worried about.

littleperson

21-07-08 06:41 PM

Re: Fuel consumption

Thanks for that
Seem to be goin thru petrol more than ever at mo maybe its my novice riding that doin it

Nobbylad

21-07-08 06:56 PM

Re: Fuel consumption

I'm getting around 200 miles per tank, which is around 60mpg right?

littleperson

21-07-08 07:10 PM

Re: Fuel consumption

Wish I was gettin that:-(

Guess its back to lookin at how I ridin my bike and where I goin wrong with gear changes, speed etc

hovis

21-07-08 07:13 PM

Re: Fuel consumption

Quote:

Originally Posted by littleperson (Post 1574633)

Wish I was gettin that:-(

Guess its back to lookin at how I ridin my bike and where I goin wrong with gear changes, speed etc

what are you getting?

i think i was getting 140ish?

silent11

21-07-08 07:41 PM

Re: Fuel consumption

200 wow, think you need to ride it harder lol jkin

i get to 120 then light comes on

Nobbylad

21-07-08 08:30 PM

Re: Fuel consumption

It's a brand new K8 and I commute 90-100 miles each day....solid yellow light to solid yellow light.

yorkie_chris

21-07-08 09:53 PM

Re: Fuel consumption

Quote:

Originally Posted by littleperson (Post 1574633)

Wish I was gettin that:-(

Guess its back to lookin at how I ridin my bike and where I goin wrong with gear changes, speed etc

Depends how you ride it, short trips, ragging the thing etc all eat fuel. Gear changes and speed don't affect it as much as how often the throttle is open.

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