What's your best motorcycle MPG?

[darcane]

Originally Posted by redyaris

Power = work/time, a ratio
Torque = force x moment arm, not a ratio
BSFC = fuel used/torque, if I am not mistaken, a ratio

Efficiency is not just a ratio, but a ratio of output to input. Power is an output, neither work nor time are the inputs. So, power is still not a measure of efficiency. However, if you compared power (the output) to the amount of fuel used, then it is an efficiency (better known as BSFC...)

[dr200]

i don't know if robert's rules of order is viable in this case but i would like to invoke a "point of order' on this thread i beleive the thread has something to do with your best mpg. i would like to say that it looks like i have increased mine 10mpg from stock (zuki dr 200). 74stock to 80 with gear change (15 to 16 on front). with recent windsheild (found in a shed, beleive it was for an atv) it seems i am now at 85 (really 84.86mpg) yee-haw (55to 60mph, normal driving so there was bursts of 65 to 70 and jack rabbit starts). i might try to improve with a better designed windsheild, handguards (cold weather a comin), and a vetter tail or maybe my own design (only me and the wife, empty nesters, so all i need is 2 bags of grocerys)

[TFS]

I was getting 200mpg in testing at 55 mph on a streamliner. Official results from the Vetter Contest was 173..

[bungie4]

I finally broke 100mpg (101.97 Imperial) on my 2011 CBR250R. Normal riding. Nothing beyond coasting to stops when possible. No EOC, no drafting, no P&G. I've picked up an MPGuino and have it mounted in a project box but just haven't had the time to wire it up yet.

[cvetter]

This sounds promising. I hope you can get down to the AMA Hall of Fame Inductions next month, Nov 19 in Las Vegas. Sunday morning the 20th, we are going to do a 160 mile test Challenge from Las Vegas to Barstow.

Craig Vetter Fuel Economy better mileage

The invitation is open to all interested riders who want to be living better on less energy.

Chinese food for lunch in Barstow.

Should be a pretty good day.

[beatr911]

WooHoo! Going to be in Vegas the week before for work. I'll try to make the events and maybe find some sort of ride for the event. Craig, do you need any support drivers for a sag wagon? I'm a good wrench too.