Fuel range

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It would seem that I only got about 210-220km out of a tank yesterday (from full, to 1 fuel bar showing fuel pump symbol flashing), is this typical? Im 93kg 5'11" and travel mostly at 3500-4000rpm in top gear with the odd 90% throttle and down a gear passes thrown in, but only for a few seconds at a time though. One must be diligent in speedo watching to keep a licence in central Queensland. (cops can fully hide their shit in the long grass, at the bottom of hills, where ever they want to up here with NO SIGNAGE) 

I've only been running 98 octane lately because I get 10-15ks more per block on the guage. currently running @ 4.6L per 100K. But wait till winter and it'll go to 7L. First block goes @ 85k second @ 145. Third @ 230 and then I top it up taking 11 litres.

jeeringjason72 wrote:It would seem that I only got about 210-220km out of a tank yesterday (from full, to 1 fuel bar showing fuel pump symbol flashing), is this typical?

That's about what I get around Adelaide, it does better on country trips.
I was running 98 but had to use 95 when I couldn't get 98, I saw no difference in 95 so I've stayed with it the last few months

The next time you get down to where the gauge is about to start flashing, look out for a servo. Top right up and note how many litres she takes, then you can calculate how many you had left in the tank, and work out what the range would be until you run out.  Good peace of mind.

On my old 1200 Bandit the fuel range varies an awful lot.  I can get as little as 180 before reserve or I can get as much as 320 before reserve.

One fuel bar starts flashing with around 5 litres in the tank, then flashes again (no bar) with 1 litre left.
So with about 20km's per litre, it gives you about 100km's still to go once it starts to flash.

No problem doing over 300km's on a tank. Touring I get 350km's out of her.

madmax wrote:

gus wrote:I hated this fuel guage from the start and have not changed my mind .I DO NOT need a flashing thing with 100 kls left in the tank .
Give me a reserve tap with 40 kls in it anyday .

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def. I'll take a reserve over an inaccurate flashing guage any day

Sorry to bring up an old post but I feel like I'm not getting very good fuel economy. Not that I'm worried just curious. 
I just filled up and worked out I did about 8.4L/100km. I got to only ~170km before the first flashing started.

This is mainly my 14km (stop start) round trip to work and back each day plus a little two up riding on the weekend around the city. 

I have a couple of mods and do like get away from light pretty quick but would this account for fairly high usage of fuel?

I should probably do a tank of all very conservative riding and see how I go.

Thats probably about right for heavy handed stop start riding.
One of my frustrations with the B1250 was the relative heavy consumption compared to output. Yes they can "sip" on a long top gear run but not in general use.

Remember the amount of K's you can get to the first bar is not only directly related to your right wrist but also how persistent you are at the pump. If you take your time you can get quite a bit more if in, especially if you've got it sitting on the centre stand.

I've managed 340-350 out of my last 5 or so tanks. That's flat highway commuting with a short, twisty hill at one end and about 5-10km of lane filtering at the other. First warning comes on at about 220-250 and I've worked out I can get up to 40km out of the final warning. Personal best was Tuesday this week: 354km, putting in 18.83L 

Wow 350! I'm lucky to get to 200km... I think I need a nice Sunday ride into the hills.

My Diesel Dualis gets better fuel economy than my GSX1250 

I've never seen better than 325 on my bike. That was in stock trim. I'm also not a fan of pushing a 220kg bike to the next fuel station.

@jimcoleman my wife's vw jetta TDI is the same doing 5l per hundred. It is boring to drive and kills the environment with its NOX output

Chettlingham wrote:Wow 350! I'm lucky to get to 200km... I think I need a nice Sunday ride into the hills.

Just looking at your signature... Maybe you should consider returning it to stock 

Cardboard Tube Samurai wrote:

Chettlingham wrote:Wow 350! I'm lucky to get to 200km... I think I need a nice Sunday ride into the hills.

Just looking at your signature... Maybe you should consider returning it to stock 

Not likely!

Just ran thru my first tank since I got the Bandit.  Had 240km on the clock when I noticed the last bar flashing, so I went in to fill her up.  Put in 13.9 liters, so it's clear that when the last bar flashes there is still quite alot of fuel in the tank.  In theory that will give me over 328km of range if I base it on 19 liters (not sure if all the fuel can actually be picked up by the pump).  The bike has a carbon Yoshi pipe on it with the sound suppressor fitted.  Question is - would the original pipe give me better fuel economy?

Alheng wrote:Just ran thru my first tank since I got the Bandit.  Had 240km on the clock when I noticed the last bar flashing, so I went in to fill her up.  Put in 13.9 liters, so it's clear that when the last bar flashes there is still quite alot of fuel in the tank.  In theory that will give me over 328km of range if I base it on 19 liters (not sure if all the fuel can actually be picked up by the pump).  The bike has a carbon Yoshi pipe on it with the sound suppressor fitted.  Question is - would the original pipe give me better fuel economy?

Not likely, the bloody thing weighs a tonne!

Too many variables............it depends if you are commuting , touring , or really giving it a fist full ................all up though , probably it wouldn't make much difference ...............just enjoy the noise if that is your thing .

That economy is about right for mixed riding in 5th or 6th

Yeah sounds about right, I was only getting 150 to 170ks before I got rid of my PAIR system (stuck partially open), now I get 210-220kms before the blinky thing.

On a trip to Gympie last Easter,  I was counting on 320 (ish), but was game to go to 340 as a matter of course.  My theoretical range was 380 @ 20km/l. (indicated) Mine is an uncorrected speedo, But has produced a "best of" at high 23's on a few occasions, so that is inherently the stuff of lies.   

I don't look at the gauge,  only the counter.  The gauge only worries me.  It is so very pessimistic, but useful if one is having a serious fang once in a while out in wide open spaces.  I generally ride pretty conservatively, with little sustained high speed stuff due to the level of scrutiny that is about these days.