Tank size?

22-07-2010, 07:33 PM

Managed 204.4 miles on 1 tank of fuel and could only get 12.5 litres in when filling up.

Anyone know the true size on M600 tank so i can can work out my MPG as i think its well over 50MPG?

23-07-2010, 11:33 AM

you must have been pushing it

BigOz · 23-07-2010, 12:07 PM

Slightly confused, you don't need the tank size to calculate MPG just distance and fuel used.

4.55 litres to the UK (Imperial) Gallon so 12.5l = 2.75 IMP Gal
204.4miles / 2.75 gallons = 74.33 mpg

Tank size would be useful in calculating maximum range.

Andy

Nickj · 23-07-2010, 12:57 PM

It'll be over 50 on a 600.
I can get about 70 out of my 750, that does require some throttle magement (going slow which I have real trouble with) so I usually don't bother

. Also I start to get worried when I've done over 150 miles on a tankful, my IE was literally on fumes by that distance.

gary tompkins · 23-07-2010, 01:05 PM

Bear in mind inaccuracies of spedometer when calculating mpg

Most read 5-10% high and it gets worse with speed, so true mpg would be lower than calculated on most bikes. 50mpg is a good average on most monsters, and 600's should manage between 55 to 60mpg if not thrashed. Plastic petrol tanks hold roughly 3/4 gallon less than metal ones.

slob · 23-07-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gary tompkins

3/4 gallon

do you mean 3/4 litre? 3/4 gallon is a lot when you have a 14l tank.

I checked my 620 (plastic tank) when I first got it and I used to get around 55mpg thrashing it round town (assumed speedo to be accurate).
The only time I ever ran it dry was 147 miles hard use round north Lincs.

gary tompkins · 24-07-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by slob

do you mean 3/4 litre? 3/4 gallon is a lot when you have a 14l tank.

I checked my 620 (plastic tank) when I first got it and I used to get around 55mpg thrashing it round town (assumed speedo to be accurate).
The only time I ever ran it dry was 147 miles hard use round north Lincs.

Not sure Rob - I heard the 3/4 figure mentioned in conversation. Maybe I got my litres and gallons mixed up. The plastic tanks are really thick. I'm sure AK mentioned 20mm in places due to moulding process. It actually makes them heavier empty than a steel tank, so would have thought capacity suffered by more that 3/4 litre.

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Originally Posted by the_adam

Think you should have an 18l tank on a 600, MCN agrees with me at least

It's quite impressive that you've got that far on 12.5l - best I ever had out of the 695 was 62mpg, I'll normally just put 10l in at a time and it lasts a little over 100miles though.

Not sure why but they cut the tank down to 14l for mine. Makes it quite annoying for rideouts because it's always the first to run out of fuel

The most I ever sqeezed into mine from bone dry was just shy of 15L, so the 18L claim by MCN is bollocks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouSCannon

50mpg... I wish...

That's the penalty you pay for carrying around the contents of a plumbing catalogue

The trike still averages 50mpg

LouSCannon · 23-07-2010, 02:59 PM

50mpg... I wish...

23-07-2010, 11:45 PM

Think you should have an 18l tank on a 600, MCN agrees with me at least

It's quite impressive that you've got that far on 12.5l - best I ever had out of the 695 was 62mpg, I'll normally just put 10l in at a time and it lasts a little over 100miles though.

Not sure why but they cut the tank down to 14l for mine. Makes it quite annoying for rideouts because it's always the first to run out of fuel

24-07-2010, 05:58 AM

Crikey, all this sounds fanciful to an S4RS owner with a 13L tank... to hell with practicality!

rollo22 · 24-07-2010, 05:02 PM

You can get 50+ mpg Jim
I have managed it once boring M/Way work 85 ish

02-08-2010, 05:09 PM

I've been working out over the last 1000 miles or so that my 996 S4 been getting approx. 55 mpg and thats not hanging about. It didn't seem to change much when I put the later chip in either.

18-08-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rossifumi

Managed 204.4 miles on 1 tank of fuel and could only get 12.5 litres in when filling up.

Anyone know the true size on M600 tank so i can can work out my MPG as i think its well over 50MPG?

New record...211.8 from a tank!

18-08-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rossifumi

New record...211.8 from a tank!

Sure you've not got a kmh speedo

18-08-2010, 01:13 PM

Did someone tape a red line on your tacho at 3000rpm?

22-07-2010, 07:33 PM	#1
rossifumi Guest Posts: n/a	Tank size? Managed 204.4 miles on 1 tank of fuel and could only get 12.5 litres in when filling up. Anyone know the true size on M600 tank so i can can work out my MPG as i think its well over 50MPG?

23-07-2010, 12:57 PM	#4
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,205	It'll be over 50 on a 600. I can get about 70 out of my 750, that does require some throttle magement (going slow which I have real trouble with) so I usually don't bother . Also I start to get worried when I've done over 150 miles on a tankful, my IE was literally on fumes by that distance. __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

23-07-2010, 01:05 PM	#5
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Bear in mind inaccuracies of spedometer when calculating mpg Most read 5-10% high and it gets worse with speed, so true mpg would be lower than calculated on most bikes. 50mpg is a good average on most monsters, and 600's should manage between 55 to 60mpg if not thrashed. Plastic petrol tanks hold roughly 3/4 gallon less than metal ones. __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

23-07-2010, 02:59 PM	#8
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	50mpg... I wish... __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

24-07-2010, 05:02 PM	#11
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,083	You can get 50+ mpg Jim I have managed it once boring M/Way work 85 ish __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

23-07-2010, 11:33 AM	#2
retskcid Guest Posts: n/a	you must have been pushing it

23-07-2010, 12:07 PM	#3
BigOz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chatham Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 714	Slightly confused, you don't need the tank size to calculate MPG just distance and fuel used. 4.55 litres to the UK (Imperial) Gallon so 12.5l = 2.75 IMP Gal 204.4miles / 2.75 gallons = 74.33 mpg Tank size would be useful in calculating maximum range. Andy

23-07-2010, 11:45 PM	#9
the_adam Guest Posts: n/a	Think you should have an 18l tank on a 600, MCN agrees with me at least It's quite impressive that you've got that far on 12.5l - best I ever had out of the 695 was 62mpg, I'll normally just put 10l in at a time and it lasts a little over 100miles though. Not sure why but they cut the tank down to 14l for mine. Makes it quite annoying for rideouts because it's always the first to run out of fuel

24-07-2010, 05:58 AM	#10
jezzamondo Guest Posts: n/a	Crikey, all this sounds fanciful to an S4RS owner with a 13L tank... to hell with practicality!

02-08-2010, 05:09 PM	#12
m600_888_900ss Guest Posts: n/a	I've been working out over the last 1000 miles or so that my 996 S4 been getting approx. 55 mpg and thats not hanging about. It didn't seem to change much when I put the later chip in either.

18-08-2010, 01:13 PM	#15
Fugly Guest Posts: n/a	Did someone tape a red line on your tacho at 3000rpm?