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OnyxWolf

Gas mileage

So I am getting about 37 mpg. Which is fantastic by way of comparison to my truck, but I feel like I was getting closer to 40-42 with the 81 I had 15 years ago. So I was wondering what others are getting.

'79 CB750K

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TOOLS1

Re: Gas mileage

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That is better then I get with the Toolmatic. I think you lose some mpg with ethanol gas.
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OnyxWolf

Re: Gas mileage

Didn't even think about that. So I am probably right on target then.

Thanks.

free2ride

Re: Gas mileage

38 mpUSg this summer, ~6L/100km overall, close to 50 mpUSg highway

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In reply to this post by OnyxWolf

It really depends on the riding style. However, combo of town/interstate mildly aggressive and I get about 44. On the highway about 60 or so, over 50 mpg.

The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!

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Like I said in another thread, 52 mpg this last year was the average.
Mostly twisties, not really killin it.

Top the tank off, at 200 miles or so it will start to starve now and then, reserve has always gotten me home.
10, 15 miles at least on reserve.