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I bought a 1997 Ranger and using hypermiling techniques I have averaged very close to 32 MPG. Its a 2.3 manual without power steering with a 3.45 rear axle and a 5 speed. I do not use engine off coasting. I could probably get close to 40 MPG if I used every possible technique. A lot of my driving in the truck is highway at 55-65 MPH. I had a Ninja 300 but sold it and replaced it with a 1994 Suzuki GS500E with just over 10k miles. I am averaging close to 64 MPG with the GS500E compared to 68 MPG with the Ninja. The difference in fuel cost is offset by lower taxes on the GS. I have $1500 in the GS versus the $4k I paid for the Ninja. I sold the Ninja for what I paid for the bike. I recently bought another GS500E for $850 and will have just over $900 in it whn I get it roadworthy. I ride bikes a lot so the miles I put on a bike would mean high levels of depreciation oin a new bike and I can take care of most maintenance and repairs myself.
regards
Mech
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