Foxhuntr
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On my 35 mile commute, mostly freeway, some twisties, I average 40-41 on my '07.
Mine varies due to the terrain and my hand to give any numbers, but on the long rides my fjr and buddies st13 get about the same mpg..and other than the larger lump of black plastic in front of you making the st seem way bigger, I find they keep up well with each other.In my quest for an FJR yesterday I stopped into a local “Powerhouse” Honda dealership to give my wife an opportunity to sit on a Honda ST1300. I also wanted to see what the salesman had to say about a comparison between the FJR and the ST. He told me about his loyalty to Honda brand and about Honda quality but he didn't really have anything to offer as far as a comparison. One thing that he did offer which none of the other dealers have offered it to schedule a ride on one. My impression after sitting on one and looking at the specs is that it is more toward the Goldwing end of the spectrum than the sport bike end.
One thing that I couldn't get a straight answer on is the fuel economy. Since this FJR will be replacing my 919 I was wondering what I could expect for mpg? I have a 30 mile commute, half interstate where I can usually go between 75 and 80 and half country roads where I can maintain 50 to60.
Since I didn't get to this until late and I do NOT ride like an old fart, I thought I would put my $.02 in. My '07 has not gotten less than 40mph. Average is about 42, but seem to be increasing a little lately since about 7k miles. Maybe something to do with the engine breaking in. If I am riding with a group I get low to mid 50's. I'm pretty hard on the throttle and am impressed by the 42 I do get. BTW...The ECU swap has no effect on gas mileage.Either you guys all ride like old farts or there is something wrong with my 07. 35-38 mpg on average is what I'm getting. I would describe my style as spirited but not aggressive. Shift points usually between 4-5,000 rpm. <_<
I'm running 20w50 YamaLube, maybe I'll try something a bit lighter like 10w40 next time. 20w50 (dealer recommended) seems like overkill in the Northwest with it's moderate temperatures anyway.
You need to find some new riding buddies! When I ride with a group I usually get about 30mpg.If I am riding with a group I get low to mid 50's.
I just passed 2,000 miles, so I should be past the break-in period. It does seem to run sort of high at idle, around 1,200-1,300. Is that where it's supposed to be (past warm-up)?Since I didn't get to this until late and I do NOT ride like an old fart, I thought I would put my $.02 in. My '07 has not gotten less than 40mph. Average is about 42, but seem to be increasing a little lately since about 7k miles. Maybe something to do with the engine breaking in. If I am riding with a group I get low to mid 50's. I'm pretty hard on the throttle and am impressed by the 42 I do get. BTW...The ECU swap has no effect on gas mileage.Either you guys all ride like old farts or there is something wrong with my 07. 35-38 mpg on average is what I'm getting. I would describe my style as spirited but not aggressive. Shift points usually between 4-5,000 rpm. <_<
I'm running 20w50 YamaLube, maybe I'll try something a bit lighter like 10w40 next time. 20w50 (dealer recommended) seems like overkill in the Northwest with it's moderate temperatures anyway.
I usually average around 47 to 49mpg. It all depends on how much you flex the right wrist If you know what I meanIn my quest for an FJR yesterday I stopped into a local “Powerhouse” Honda dealership to give my wife an opportunity to sit on a Honda ST1300. I also wanted to see what the salesman had to say about a comparison between the FJR and the ST. He told me about his loyalty to Honda brand and about Honda quality but he didn't really have anything to offer as far as a comparison. One thing that he did offer which none of the other dealers have offered it to schedule a ride on one. My impression after sitting on one and looking at the specs is that it is more toward the Goldwing end of the spectrum than the sport bike end.
One thing that I couldn't get a straight answer on is the fuel economy. Since this FJR will be replacing my 919 I was wondering what I could expect for mpg? I have a 30 mile commute, half interstate where I can usually go between 75 and 80 and half country roads where I can maintain 50 to60.
Apologies for ignorance, but does anyone use fuel additives in this bike like Chevron Techron or the like? Is it a good thing for this kind of engine? Seems to help in a car.
hopefully your friend and his wife are "light weights", because the load capacity of the st1300 is about 395# and this figure icludes gear + luggage. If not, regarless the number of riding year and bike, his decision can be challenged.... A good friend of mine just bought an ST 1300 because he wanted a great 2 up bike and his "wife picked it out because the seat was so confortable". Don't get me started. He admitted that the ST was more towards the "touring" end of the sport-touring spectrum, which fit his needs nicely. As the saying goes, doesn't matter what you ride, as long as you ride. This guy is a SERIOUS rider and at times has owned over 100 vintage bikes so I'm in no position to question his judgement.Bob
Ditto! I can't understand these high mileage numbers. I probably average 38 commuting to work on mixed highway and local roads. We do have a lot of hills, so I'm sure that has a negative affect on mileage. And perhaps our Seattle - Tacoma area gas is inefficient?Either you guys all ride like old farts or there is something wrong with my 07. 35-38 mpg on average is what I'm getting. I would describe my style as spirited but not aggressive. Shift points usually between 4-5,000 rpm. <_<
I'm running 20w50 YamaLube, maybe I'll try something a bit lighter like 10w40 next time. 20w50 (dealer recommended) seems like overkill in the Northwest with it's moderate temperatures anyway.
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