FMX650 - MPG Question

[Dan Etchells]

Hi,

Been meaning to join and post a quesiton for ages, not got round to it...

I've had the FMX for a few months now - and seem to get c. 80 miles to the tank - where tank is 2.9 US / 2.4 UK gallons - does this seem about right??

Thanks,
Dan

[Mervinh]

thats about the same as my SLR and Vigor mate,
merv

[beep]

I get 80 miles before hitting reserve. I've done the sums a few times and usually get just over 50mpg. The whole tank is 11litres, but the reserve is about a third of this (can't find the exact figure but it's quite a big reserve).

[Dan Etchells]

Hey,

Thanks - OK, I'll stop worrying that something's wrong...

Thanks,
Dan

[sbikerbud]

They fitted a thimble for a fuel tank

I can put up with the excess weight, i can put up with the lack of speed but the 80-90mile top ups REALLY annoy!
Especially when 50mpg is easily achievable, just 2.5 gallons would be brilliant, imagine 125miles per tank

[alan quida]

I get 105 miles to the tank but i ride like a girl and am only 9st !!

[sbikerbud]

I get 105 miles to the tank but i ride like a girl and am only 9st !!

You calling me fat?

[twistgrip]

thats about the same as my SLR and Vigor mate,
merv

Now this is quite strange, I get 140 or so (not less) from my Vigor's tank. My mates have bigger bikes and we don't exactly hang about. Last time I went as far as I dare I got 148miles but at that point I was virtually dry. It's good to know your true range on the tanks contents, it saves a lot of worrying.

[alan quida]

You calling me fat?

no mate im anorexic! like the guy from scotch video tape ad!

105 was from full to reserve not full to empty so theres prob bout 30 miles left in her

[nutcase]

One normal petrol I would usually get approx 10 miles per litre but with the premium unleaded 8 litres would get me 100 miles (20 miles better).

I use premium unleaded in all my vehicles now and I find it better value for money and performance.