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You probably got 62 kilometers per gallon which converts to 38.5 miles per gallon.
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I'm going to take a wild guess that you got around 38 MPG.
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i was going to say your math was wrong but i was beat to it , i get 38-40just got back from a trip to vancouver island
Return trip was 1038 km
Did a fuel consumption check and according to my math got 62mpg
What are you guys getting just want to know if this is good or not.
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Well, Canadian (Imperial) gallons are 1.2 times bigger so it accounts for some of the economy. The other thing is what model Wing it is. I used to see high 50's Cdn with my '84 1200 at 65-70 mph (no trailer and two up but empty bags/trunk day trips) so it is possible if the speeds were even lower. Bike would have to be in super state of tune-up and conditions ideal though. Remember 45 mpg Cdn is only 37.5 mpg US, that's about where I'm at on my '09 at a cruising speed of 75 mph or just over 3k rpm.
I rode my 1800 up from Va Bch to Mich pulling the trailer. It was mostly hyway at 70 to 80 mph with the cruise set. I really didn't pay attention to the fuel mileage but I got crap. I would say it was in the low 30s. Once I arrived I checked for leaks or other issues,, none. Now she is back to normal in the low 40s around town and some hyway. I still think these 1800 could use another gear for 3000+ rpm equals bad gas mileage for a GW. I could almost see the fuel needle move. I know I know there are ways to get good mileage not do 70-90mph but it is so fun....
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Is that an imeprial gallon or US gallon?just got back from a trip to vancouver island
Return trip was 1038 km
Did a fuel consumption check and according to my math got 62mpg
What are you guys getting just want to know if this is good or not.
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just got back from a trip to vancouver island
Return trip was 1038 km
Did a fuel consumption check and according to my math got 62mpg
What are you guys getting just want to know if this is good or not.
I've been riding gold wings since 1985. GL1200's, 1500's & 1800"s. So maybe it is just me. The "BEST" Milage I ever recall getting was 40 mph (once). I have consistantly always got between 35-37 mph. Riding two up, solo and or pulling a trailer. No matter where I have traveled. Like I said maybe it is just me, but I have had (5) Wings, (1) Venture & (1) V-65. Also, no matter how fast or slow I have riden I always consistantly averaged 57 miles per hour on long trips.
Since I'm in the mood to voice my opinion, solicited or not, the same with tires. on the GL1200's & 1500's biased tires I always averaged 17-19,000 miles. On the GL1800's radial usually 9-11,000. Now since I swiched to Avon Cobra's (second set) I have been getting 14,000 plus miles on them. What do I know, I've been riding for 38 plus years and it is what it is.........
I have to agree with ptwingmn on the mileage figures. I have had wings since 1980 and 34 to 39 mpg on all except for the 1100, which I was young and didn't check or care. Speed, solo, two up and pulling a trailer, cargo or camping, always stays in that range too.
Just my .02
Just my .02
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Dooko and I got probably around 18 MPG on our last race track outing
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