71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta

Chris · 09-10-2008, 11:36 AM

I'm an old biker with a new purchase of a GZ250. Great bike.

I am getting 71mpg and it will go 75mph. I'm hearing figures far less than this, but these are real numbers. I GPS'ed my odometer and it is dead on.

Are you getting these numbers?

Chris

Jer · 09-10-2008, 12:02 PM

I havent gone through a full tank yet.

I followed my buddy when he took mine to the DOT for my test. He had it up to almost 70. Not sure if that was maxed or not....

Easy Rider · 09-10-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Are you getting these numbers?
Chris

Yes, close. I get about 65 in town and got 73 on the highway on a trip to.......Atlanta!
My top is about 70 mph 'cause I have a taller 16T front sprocket.

Sarris · 09-10-2008, 12:47 PM

I usually get between 68 and 72 mpg w/ a max top speed of about 70 mph. I have the 16 tooth front sprocket as well.

Rick · 09-10-2008, 01:47 PM

I get around 65 mpg on mine. Top speed so far about 78 mph (I'm 5'6", 140 lb), on flat highway

alanmcorcoran · 09-10-2008, 01:52 PM

So far mine seems to top out at about 64-65. It's all effed up, vibrating and shaky at that speed anyway, so I guess I have mixed feelings about it ever going faster. My Speedo, like all the others I imagine, has sort of a cavalier attitude towards the number markings so maybe I'm not reading it right. I don't have a gps thigamabob.

Re gas mileage, I have no idea. Still haven't figured out how to consistently fill the tank.

PS I have no windshield and I sit straight up on it like I'm the King of Suzukiland. I think the wind is a big factor at that speed.

Jer · 09-10-2008, 01:59 PM

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Re gas mileage, I have no idea. Still haven't figured out how to consistently fill the tank.

That'll be my prob too. I dont remember where I stopped when I filled it up last time.....

trykemike · 09-10-2008, 05:03 PM

Up here in Canada we speak in kilometers per hour. Our gallon is 4.5 liters vs yours @ 3.8 liters

I have reached 130 km/hr serveral times and 125 km/hr several times but on any given day I can reach 120 km/hr

I have achieved 95 mi/gal on long trips ( 400 km round trip avg speed 80 - 105 km/hr ( 50-65 mph)

I have 17000 km on the clock.

NeverAgain · 09-10-2008, 06:12 PM

71.2 MPG and 60 MPH, I am 193 lbs
90% of my riding is done on the 101 and 134 freeways
50 miles a day 5days a week

alanmcorcoran · 09-10-2008, 06:33 PM

Hey, we're starting to build a serious CA contingent. Maybe we will party in Las Vegas after all. (Moe, you gotta sign up the Lakewood Ladies...)

09-10-2008, 11:36 AM	#1
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 109	71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta I'm an old biker with a new purchase of a GZ250. Great bike. I am getting 71mpg and it will go 75mph. I'm hearing figures far less than this, but these are real numbers. I GPS'ed my odometer and it is dead on. Are you getting these numbers? Chris Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Jer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Des Moines IA USA Posts: 310	Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta I havent gone through a full tank yet. I followed my buddy when he took mine to the DOT for my test. He had it up to almost 70. Not sure if that was maxed or not.... __________________ "There's many who tried, to prove that they're faster, but they didn't last and they died as they tried!"
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Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta I usually get between 68 and 72 mpg w/ a max top speed of about 70 mph. I have the 16 tooth front sprocket as well. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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Rick Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Driftwood, Tx Posts: 64	Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta I get around 65 mpg on mine. Top speed so far about 78 mph (I'm 5'6", 140 lb), on flat highway __________________ If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-10-2008, 01:52 PM	#6
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta So far mine seems to top out at about 64-65. It's all effed up, vibrating and shaky at that speed anyway, so I guess I have mixed feelings about it ever going faster. My Speedo, like all the others I imagine, has sort of a cavalier attitude towards the number markings so maybe I'm not reading it right. I don't have a gps thigamabob. Re gas mileage, I have no idea. Still haven't figured out how to consistently fill the tank. PS I have no windshield and I sit straight up on it like I'm the King of Suzukiland. I think the wind is a big factor at that speed. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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09-10-2008, 05:03 PM	#8
trykemike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: toronto ont canada Posts: 177	Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta Up here in Canada we speak in kilometers per hour. Our gallon is 4.5 liters vs yours @ 3.8 liters I have reached 130 km/hr serveral times and 125 km/hr several times but on any given day I can reach 120 km/hr I have achieved 95 mi/gal on long trips ( 400 km round trip avg speed 80 - 105 km/hr ( 50-65 mph) I have 17000 km on the clock. __________________ sds4
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NeverAgain Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 10	Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta 71.2 MPG and 60 MPH, I am 193 lbs 90% of my riding is done on the 101 and 134 freeways 50 miles a day 5days a week __________________ 1. Always look forward 2. Keep your speed up (and what's behind you will stay there) 3. Never ride faster than your skill or your Angel 4. If all else fails, make sure you're wearing your best armor 5. And never say NeverAgain
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09-10-2008, 06:33 PM	#10
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: 71mpg, 75mph in Atlanta Hey, we're starting to build a serious CA contingent. Maybe we will party in Las Vegas after all. (Moe, you gotta sign up the Lakewood Ladies...) __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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