Fuel endurance on a 600 ninja.

[Devon Boy]

Hi guys and girls,

Yet another question from a newbie, on a long >300 mile run on M5/M6 what sort of fuel duration should I expect, not spanking it so 70-80 mph.

I understand there are a fair amount of variables but just trying to get an idea of fuel costs and how many times I'll have to stop for filling up.

Cheers

DB

[instigator]

Varies wildly but I recall getting 65mpg from my J1 ninja when I was sticking to 60-75mph up the motorway when I first got it. Rode it like a granny. I suspect the new FI versions will get less mpg.

[P.]

140/150 miles then be on the look out for petrol stations.

[Devon Boy]

[Scythe]

I have a 2005 ZX6R which will probably get ~200 miles to a tank on a motorway run at those speeds. I get 140-160 on a normal run.
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[Devon Boy]

I think it's the idea of not having a fuel gauge that concerns me, I have been known to milk a 4 wheeled vehicle for all it's worth when it comes to fuel, I can't really risk that on a bike

[Snorty]

[The Disapproving Brit]

[Ol]

Jesus either i ride like a tit a lot more than i thought or my bike is dumping petrol without me noticing... i get 110 miles a tank out of my 636, tho can push that to 130 if it's sedate riding or long runs on a motorway etc
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