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Key67
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PostPosted: 21:11 - 22 May 2004    Post subject: Hornet 600 - Range from a full tank? Reply with quote

Anyone out there with a Hornet 600 care to share what sort of range I can expect from a full tank of petrol?

Fairly new to bikes and am missing my fuel gauge! Wink

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PostPosted: 21:16 - 22 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Carry some spare fuel and ride until it runs out! Or find out the fuel capacity in gallons and times that by the estimated mpg.

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PostPosted: 21:32 - 22 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://www.devilbod.co.uk/bikes_madmen/hornet_mod.htm

If you scroll down slightly there's some information on the mpg and tank range.

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PostPosted: 21:42 - 22 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the replies guys - SteveH, that is one good link! Everything you need to know about the Hornet is there!

However, 75 miles before reserve and 35mpg? Is this about average for a modern 600?

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PostPosted: 22:08 - 22 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's pretty poor to be honest.

I get approximately 130ish miles out of my TT600 before the reserve light appears.

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PostPosted: 22:10 - 22 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Hornet is well known for it's poor range but you don't buy a Hornet for it economy. I think the average is 35 / 38mpg and a range of around 170ish
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PostPosted: 23:01 - 22 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Devilbod.co.uk wrote:
The Hornet averages 35mpg, but a 1 6-litre tank makes the fuel range pathetic. The bike will do 75 miles before hitting reserve and you're left fumbling around for that elusive fuel tap. See 80 miles and panic. Bolt-on manufacturers haven't \addressed this area so there's not much you can do. Honda have graced their 2003 Hornet 600 with a 1 7-litre tank and a fuel warning light. Hmm, wonder if the tank'll fit


The new tank will have done the trick then. Have to ask Dr Nick about the range of his bike to whether there is any truth to that.

As you know, Hornets don't have a fuel gauges so i use my trip as a guide.

First time i took my bike out i got 130 before it hit reserve. As i was running in at the time i didn't expect to get the same amount of mileage out of a tank when giving it some stick. I normally fill up after 120 miles before hitting reserve. Costs me about £8/£9 to fill it right up.
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PostPosted: 23:19 - 22 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

I usually get about 90-100 before i have to go on reserve, and get abotu 20 miles from reserve, this is on a 2001 hornet, and i hoss it most of the time.
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PostPosted: 19:21 - 23 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

I havn't found the resurve tap yet, havnt looked either.
I had 107miles on the clock the other day and it stalled aproching a junction, shock the tank a bit and went and filled up. Took 10L to fill.
I normaly fill it up when it hits 100miles, takes about 8-9L.
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PostPosted: 20:28 - 23 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for all the replies! I'm going to tank her up and run her to reserve and then post what I range I get! (Without taking into account the reserve).

75 miles seems poor and the Hornet does appear to be renowned for a poor range but if I can manage 90 then i'll be chuffed!

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PostPosted: 01:06 - 24 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keep us informed - I have been seriously thinking about getting a hornet so I would be very interested to see the results you get.
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PostPosted: 16:23 - 30 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello All - just reporting in on the range of my Hornet! Sorry it's taken a few days! I have run it to reserve - (twice just to make sure).

The bike is a 1998 Hornet and the only mod I know of it having is the Micron can that came with it.

First run - 105miles
Second run - 104.7miles

The style of riding and journeys varied - commuting, a couple of rides out and a few short runs too.

Well chuffed! Very Happy
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