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I know there's a post in here somewhere about fuel mileage but I can seem to find it.
Anyway, I had a chance to check my MPG on a good trip this weekend. Keep in mind my modifications: Cats removed, aftermarket mufflers (with baffles in), K&N air filter, ECM reflashed tune.
Riding two up, with luggage and a backpack, from 500 ft above sea level to approx. 5,000 feet, 1/2 way on interstate averaging appxo. 80 mph with a couple burst of 100 mph, then up the mountain roads fairly aggressively. 214 miles average 43.6 mpg. Day 2 was all on the blue ridge parkway, 4,500 ft to 6,000 ft, aggressive riding when possible then lower gears in traffic part of the time. Average 44.1 mpg.
I feel confident on a steady hwy cruise at 70 mph and level ground solo, it will be upper 40's, 45+ mpg or better.
Anyway, I had a chance to check my MPG on a good trip this weekend. Keep in mind my modifications: Cats removed, aftermarket mufflers (with baffles in), K&N air filter, ECM reflashed tune.
Riding two up, with luggage and a backpack, from 500 ft above sea level to approx. 5,000 feet, 1/2 way on interstate averaging appxo. 80 mph with a couple burst of 100 mph, then up the mountain roads fairly aggressively. 214 miles average 43.6 mpg. Day 2 was all on the blue ridge parkway, 4,500 ft to 6,000 ft, aggressive riding when possible then lower gears in traffic part of the time. Average 44.1 mpg.
I feel confident on a steady hwy cruise at 70 mph and level ground solo, it will be upper 40's, 45+ mpg or better.