Re: [ST] Fuel Economy

[Matthew Heyer <matthewheyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Last tank on '00 ST - took 5 gallons at 225 miles.  I use 89 (R+M)/2.  I weigh 195 lbs at 6' 1".  This tank was mostly thrashing the bike through West Virginia, PA and Maryland (revs above 5500 most of the tank) until the last 35 miles that was a commute to and from work in Washington, D.C. (i.e. crawling.....).  The bike has the Triumph off-road exhaust and tune.  
 
To note for this comparo, I have a givi top-box that I leave on at all times.  Since adding I think it has taken maybe 2mpg off (that also depends on the speed I am riding - probably catches a bit of wind).
 
 
Matt Heyer


----- Original Message ----
From: Dan Wetherington <DEW@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, April 7, 2006 2:43:27 PM
Subject: [ST] Fuel Economy


Ok, with all this talk of mileage again, I got this idea...

If you keep track of mileage, or miles per tank, keep reading.  I want
to try and build a spreadsheet to compare the different bikes.  What I
need from you is the following:

Keep track of mileage on your next tank (or your current one), and how
much gas it takes to refill it.  Then send me an e-mail
(dew-at-packereng.com) with the following information:  Year and model
of bike (ST or RS), location, rider height/weight, miles, amount and
type of fuel used (octane rating and type of rating: RON, MON, or
R+M/2), and any comments on the type of riding (i.e. commuting,
super-slab, twisties).  I'll try to compile the results and update the
list when I can...  Also, please keep this to just the Sprint ST and RS
(all years).

Dan


www.packereng.com


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