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15-03-2022, 02:31 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: Sep 2013
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My '02 S4 916 was running around 36mpg when I ran the numbers, I thought it was thirsty but I thiink that's normal actually. I think a good Dynojet map will make it richer low down so if you potter about at low revs you'll probably burn more fuel. V twins are not really economical compared to other big bikes, they can't be and an 1100 is going to be thirstier than a 916?
Is anybody getting more than mid 30's from an old school big twin?
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15-03-2022, 03:54 PM | #2 |
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Yes but not a Ducati, my old Guzzi LeMans gets high 40s to low 50s (250ish mile tank range!) but my Ducatis are normally around the mid thirties with the Monster returning a couple of MPG less than the 916.
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15-03-2022, 04:36 PM | #3 | |
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And Mr Gazza is the master of hyper-miling, I think: http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=59329 |
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21-04-2022, 07:58 PM | #4 |
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21-04-2022, 07:47 PM | #5 | |
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With a 2 gallon XLCH tank and about a pint or so in reserve, you did tend to keep an eye on the odo. And this despite the crudest "carburetor" I've ever seen - a old "tomato-tin" Tillotson. I agree though; when I broke 100 miles before the "low fuel warning" light on my '01 S4, I knew it was running so much better than it had previously (because I had been seeing 75-85 miles)... In comparison, the 2001 900 Dark (also with a DP ECU, open airbox/DP high level etc) would regularly go 115-120 miles before the light came on. I know the S4 tank is more hollowed out underneath (to accommodate the cam boxes) - but seemed to me that a 4 valve/DOHC/COP should be more efficient anyway - plus this seemed like a larger difference than you'd expect - it's not like the tank didn't accept respectable quantities of fuel... |
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