Comment Motorbike mileage (Score 1) 1378
I have a low-end 600-class sportsbike (Suzuki SV650S). I'm not sure the EPA even rates such things, but with a tank size of less than four gallons and no indication of gas level beyond the trip-meter, you get very familiar with your fuel economy.
What I've found most interesting is the huge variance in mileage with riding style. I average about 40 mpg, but if I stay with low revs and keep accelaration more along the lines of what cars do, I can get 50-60 mpg. If I really push the bike with high revs and big acceleration, I've actually seen it go as low as 20-30 mpg. (Each style averaged over around 100-150 miles of driving.)
What I've found most interesting is the huge variance in mileage with riding style. I average about 40 mpg, but if I stay with low revs and keep accelaration more along the lines of what cars do, I can get 50-60 mpg. If I really push the bike with high revs and big acceleration, I've actually seen it go as low as 20-30 mpg. (Each style averaged over around 100-150 miles of driving.)
