[Easy 650]

This past weekend I went on a 164 mile ride. I had already changed my oil about 350 miles ago, but I had not changed the air filter. Friday night I changed the air filter (stock) and made sure the air pressure was to spec +. I run 35 in the front and 40 in the rear as I weigh in at 265. The wind was out of the south at about 7 mph and the first half of the trip was running north. It was also about 85 deg when we started and 92 by the time I turned it off.
Well we ran 164 miles on a lunch run on back roads. We probably ran in the 60 - 65 mph range, and with the bike set like this I received 57.19 mpg. Not bad for a bike with 43359 miles on it.
The others I was riding with 2 Honda Valkyrie, 1 Suzuki GSX 1000, and 1 that I am not sure what it was were all glad I was along. I had the cooler with cold water under the seat. They could not believe the room and one of the Honda guys said he has been thinking about a purchase. No problems keeping up at those speeds of course.

 

[Chérie]

Fantastic mileage. Great bike !

 

[rondelw]

That gives me hope...I'm thinking I get around 200 a tank. I've only filled up my 2007 650 twice and each time I put about $12 in it. I'm 245lbs and am hoping the mileage is around 60/gal. I'm still too new to get some data.

 

[MJR]

They indeed like running at those speeds and seen to be better on gas in the twisties. If you get much above 70 mph indicated the fuel economy goes down. The best I have ever got on my '09 was 59.9 mpg on a stretch of interstate travelling to Moab, UT. I generally ride a bit aggressive and mostly to/from work. I've averaged 44.3 mpg over 22,000 miles.