Gas Mileage on 2000 RC51??

snowbdr1613 · 08-04-2007, 5:36 PM

I was just wondering if anyone could tell me an estimated gas mileage for my 2000 RC51

lanbrown · 08-04-2007, 5:42 PM

Having a lot of fun or just a little?

The more you play, the more you will pay.

snowbdr1613 · 08-05-2007, 12:05 PM

Having just a little fun....

lanbrown · 08-05-2007, 1:18 PM

If I have a little fun, I get about 80 to 90 miles before the light comes on. The later RC51's have a larger tank, the main portion is ever so slightly bigger, the reserve is 1/3 larger as well.

Hahno51 · 08-05-2007, 11:07 PM

If i keep my Jardines Quiet i can get 100-115 it seems before the light comes on. alot less when they are makin noise

snowbdr1613 · 08-08-2007, 7:29 PM

yea i have jardines on mine also

Pablo · 08-09-2007, 5:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lanbrown

If I have a little fun, I get about 80 to 90 miles before the light comes on. The later RC51's have a larger tank, the main portion is ever so slightly bigger, the reserve is 1/3 larger as well.

Are you sure that the gas tank is larger for later RC51 models? I haven't heard that before...

I'm from Europe and my SP1 goes from 7 to 10 liters for 100 kilometers, depending on the 'fun' factor

JRCU51 · 08-10-2007, 12:15 AM

guys lets be real its not a goldwing or a bmw for christ sake

Hahno51 · 08-10-2007, 12:27 AM

Right its a minor inconvienience although my buddy's call my bike a pig, side note i need to learn how to spell.

Kvidalin · 08-11-2007, 8:15 AM

poor - 90 - 120 with a tail wind

texasixes · 08-16-2007, 12:43 AM

Yoshi's, pc3, all other "necessary" changes and upgrades on 2000 w/ hayden plastics and tank

85-110 miles tween full and light on

I LOVE 2nd gear at 7500rpm

acko · 08-28-2007, 2:09 PM

Just done 2000 miles in France on my 2002, was getting 100 to 110 mostly, but nailing it through the twisties it drinks gas, 65/70 at best......pass anything but a gas station...but who cares ,was still grinning when paying for gas anyway.

RC51TMAXX · 08-28-2007, 11:29 PM

i get about 120 to 140 if i take it easy about 90 to 110 it i play but i got 150 miles before my light came on this week cause i had to take i easy so my girlfriend could keep up (new rider)

m0nSteR TwIn · 09-06-2007, 10:51 AM

I have been tracking my milage for about the last 20 tanks of fuel and I am averaging approximately 6.75L/100km. I get from 220 - 240km per fill and it usually takes 14 - 15L. That's 34-35mpg. I ride every day, rain or shine about 45mi mostly freeway. I tend to cruise at about 120kph (75mph) at about 5000rpm in 5th.

FYI, in case anyone's interested.

04 RC51 ROADDOG · 09-13-2007, 8:25 PM

I JUST PICKED UP AN 04 RC51, AND FIND THAT AT ABOUT 100 MILES THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON

NOT SURE IF THIS IS NORMAL, SEEMS LIKE IT WITH READING THE OTHERS NOTES. GONNA HAVE TO STRAP JERRYCANS AS SADDLE BAGS TO DO ANY RIDING

ANY SUGGESTIONS

lanbrown · 09-13-2007, 9:54 PM

I have one suggestion; turn the caps lock OFF.

Maholli · 09-16-2007, 5:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lanbrown

I have one suggestion; turn the caps lock OFF.

Even though Im sure maybe you weren't aware they where on...

Some people assume all caps means your being an a$$... But anyways that is about right for an RC51.. My 071KRR isn't much better...

04 RC51 ROADDOG · 09-16-2007, 9:53 PM

Oops, I didn't know that having the caps lock on meant that I was being an a$$, wont let it happen again

, thanks for the heads up

, I just might have to look into a CBR 1000 in the spring

Maholli · 09-16-2007, 10:18 PM

Does your RC51 have any mods? Seems like my fuel light comes on at 100 miles also on my 071KRR... Why would you want to get rid of it so soon?

04 RC51 ROADDOG · 09-17-2007, 12:22 AM

At 100 miles per tank, you can't do much of a road trip without stopping for gas at every other station.. It has a PCIIIr, it's running the Erion pipes, the pair mod and the flapper mod have been done, it has a GPR steering dampner, it has an undertail kit but needs some more modifying to fit properly. The battery tray is sitting down, I think I am going to have to make up a bracket and suspend the battery. Any suggestions??

aussie-sp1 · 09-22-2007, 8:11 AM

The reply that MONSTERTWIN gave is pretty much spot on. If you ride hard with some soft cruising in between you should get around 140 miles and at that point you will be pushing it home.

Twincam · 09-23-2007, 6:27 AM

Ive got a 954RR, the light comes on normally just over 105-110 miles - ive got about 130 miles out of it before the light comes on, but i always go and find a fuel station.

I play quite hard, but sometimes i like to relax and enjoy the ride - anyone know what i should be expecting from a 1998 VFR800FI Pre Vtec?

Thanks

sheepofblue · 09-23-2007, 10:09 AM

RC mileage is heavily influenced by throttle. Not only how much but how smooth. I get mid 20's on the track and in the small amount of road riding it has done mid to high 30's. If you are hammering it out of every corner try rolling it on a bit more (also a better technique)

skwyd · 10-09-2007, 10:42 AM

on average I get about 35 MPG in the states on my 05. My light goes on at about 127 miles.