How far can I go? - SV650.org

20-11-07, 11:32 PM

Got a drop something in maidstone tomorrow so have got 260 motorway miles to do. As its works time (and 24p/mile) I though it might be time to see how far an sv will go on a single tankful doing just 70mph the whole way.

What do you reckon?

IIRC there is a lack of pertol stations on the south side of the M25 so this could get intresting.

20-11-07, 11:41 PM

137

20-11-07, 11:46 PM

Full to empty @ 70mph = 160 miles IMO.

Do we win something for getting the closest?

yorkie_chris · 21-11-07, 12:03 AM

Might be an idea to strap a gallon can to the back, other than that yeah go for it

21-11-07, 12:09 AM

I have got 168 miles out of a full tank before, but then I don't ride at 70 tends to be a bit more!

21-11-07, 12:56 AM

Best i have got is riding up through scotland, saw just over 200 miles though i think i was getting close to pushing. Saying that my bike seems to be a bit of an odity... i can easily get 70mpg out of the bike!

Let us know how you fair!

21-11-07, 07:50 AM

70 Mph in 6th gear.. i reckon 150 ish

with a well maintained engine.. 130 ish without

21-11-07, 07:51 AM

I got to 300kms before filling up on the freeway at 110kmh (about 70mph) - and that was with a dozen bursts to 200.

21-11-07, 07:53 AM

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...highlight=club

So if you make an effort- over 200

21-11-07, 09:25 AM

Full to empty at 70mph you should easily get 200 miles, maybe not the 260 miles though. Try sticking to 60mph and sit just behind a big wagon - it'll be the most boring ride of your life right up to the point the wagon slams all the brakes on!

20-11-07, 11:32 PM	#1
tomjones2 Guest Posts: n/a	How far can I go? Got a drop something in maidstone tomorrow so have got 260 motorway miles to do. As its works time (and 24p/mile) I though it might be time to see how far an sv will go on a single tankful doing just 70mph the whole way. What do you reckon? IIRC there is a lack of pertol stations on the south side of the M25 so this could get intresting.

20-11-07, 11:41 PM	#2
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How far can I go? 137

20-11-07, 11:46 PM	#3
Jester666 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How far can I go? Full to empty @ 70mph = 160 miles IMO. Do we win something for getting the closest?

21-11-07, 12:03 AM	#4
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: How far can I go? Might be an idea to strap a gallon can to the back, other than that yeah go for it __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

21-11-07, 12:09 AM	#5
metalmonkey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How far can I go? I have got 168 miles out of a full tank before, but then I don't ride at 70 tends to be a bit more!

21-11-07, 12:56 AM	#6
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How far can I go? Best i have got is riding up through scotland, saw just over 200 miles though i think i was getting close to pushing. Saying that my bike seems to be a bit of an odity... i can easily get 70mpg out of the bike! Let us know how you fair!

21-11-07, 07:50 AM	#7
John 675 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How far can I go? 70 Mph in 6th gear.. i reckon 150 ish with a well maintained engine.. 130 ish without

21-11-07, 07:51 AM	#8
phizog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How far can I go? I got to 300kms before filling up on the freeway at 110kmh (about 70mph) - and that was with a dozen bursts to 200.

21-11-07, 07:53 AM	#9
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How far can I go? http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...highlight=club So if you make an effort- over 200

21-11-07, 09:25 AM	#10
Mousetrapper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How far can I go? Full to empty at 70mph you should easily get 200 miles, maybe not the 260 miles though. Try sticking to 60mph and sit just behind a big wagon - it'll be the most boring ride of your life right up to the point the wagon slams all the brakes on!