2005 #502 of 2,000 Gas Mileage

[thundermax]

First calculation of the mileage in my new 2005 vmax, 44.4 miles per gallon!

That is mostly cruising on state highways, 55 to 65 MPH.

I am pleased with the result on the first check.

Has supertrapp exhaust with 8 disk in each side. Factory jetting. New tires.

 

[2fear]

Wow, that's damn good. I have tried for years to go through a tank of gas just riding smooth and easy to check my gas mileage :rofl_200: As far as I can tell I'm getting around low 30's.

 

[ouchez]

My 05 is a stocker and cruising at 55 to 65 I am sure 44mpg is very doable.

With a mix of driving I am averaging 40 mpg.

O

 

[deekjx]

My gas light hits around 85-90 miles. Never made it past 90 yet but I'm enjoying the experience regardless.

I wonder if my carbs have a custom setup. What's the easiest way to determine if you have a stage 1 or other kit?

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[VMike]

Wow,44 mpg is dang good! With mixed freeway and stop light riding I'm getting about 32 mpg.That's with stage 7,Mark's exhaust and full time V boost. Not sure about how to tell stage one set up but stage 7 has a vent hose going from my oil filler fitting to the K&N air filters.
Mike

 

[TxVMax]

Just got back from a wknd 300 mile ride averaged around the same 44 mpg with a 70/30 Hwy/city mix. My bike is all stock 100%
In the city with easy riding I am hitting the fuel light around 100 to 110 mi . I do fill it up to the top completely .
Light came on at 120 with no ethanol mixed fuel filled in Oklahoma.

 

[diggerzmound]

I'm doing good to get 30, but I am rarely going as slow as 65...

 

[jennicalaura]

With Wyoming wind and hills I rode 300 miles last Saturday and averaged around 42 mpg going 65-70 mph. I was genuinely surprised. I've had my 04' vmax for less than a month and that was the first time I paid attention. From what I had read I was expecting the low 30s. The max actually did better on gas mileage than my husband's Raider (cruiser).

 

[ouchez]

With Wyoming wind and hills I rode 300 miles last Saturday and averaged around 42 mpg going 65-70 mph. I was genuinely surprised. I've had my 04' vmax for less than a month and that was the first time I paid attention. From what I had read I was expecting the low 30s. The max actually did better on gas mileage than my husband's Raider (cruiser).

I used to live in Casper Wyo and I know what you mean about the wind!

O

 

[thundermax]

THE WIND!! Oklahoma has some wind too. Generally we consider it nice if we can have 15 mph wind. Normally 20 to 25 mph wind.

 

[2fear]

I'm doing good to get 30, but I am rarely going as slow as 65...

I hear ya, 65 mph is just a quick blip in second gear for me. If I was looking for '' good '' gas milage I would be riding a 250 Ninja :biglaugh: For my riding style I'm happy with my low 30's mpg......