[chukzelda]

Hi all,

I'm starting to track my gas mileage of my 08 RE/Cozy starting today.  I've been riding through hills back and forth to work and it appears my mileage is dropping.  Will know in 2 days the exact figures.

How is everyone else doing for MPG and what's impacting you the most?

peace,
Chuk

[Ice]

60-65 MPG riding one up, part city, part two lane highway, back and forth to work.

'06 Iron Barrel military no side car yet.

[GA-DK]

With Cozy Euro on '09 G-5 using mostly 2-lane twisties, usually running 40 to 55 mph I am getting 60 to 65 mpg.  This is with cargo up to about 75 lb on about 30% of time.  The rest of the time I am solo but with the sidecar.  Running 55 to 65 with no passenger or cargo for about 75 miles plus another 75 miles at the above load and speed, I got only 55 mpg.  higher speeds will cut mileage.  I think if I could stat in the 35 to 40 mph range with easy acceleration, I could probably get to 70 mpg or so, but it probably will not happen.    GA-DK

[GreenMachine]

wow that's fantastic...never took mileage reading of my 06 iron solo...has to be over 60 mpg..i 'm probably averaging 45-50 on these back roads...

[robbw]

about 65-70 per gallon. ride it everywhere; work, home, errands. basically whenever i don't need to take one of the kids somewhere
 

[chukzelda]

I have a series of hills on my 30 mile round trip commute.  None really serious in grade, just long uphill slopes.  It appears I'm floating in the 40-50mpg gallon range.  However, I've had some serious head winds last week so I don't think this is my final numbers yes  Report back in a week if the winds don't come back.

Chuk

[The Garbone]

I am thinking I get about the same.  Between 40 and 50, closer to 40.   I dropped a tooth on mine and whip it like a rented mule.  I really should do the mileage.

[Gromit42]

About 45-50 depends on the winds, hills, and how much Nigel ate....Sadly I do get better mileage with my car than my hack, but then again the cage is a prius.

gromit

[VMAX]

05 Bullet 535cc w/Cozy sc. Avg mpg 50 mpg. Mixed conditions. 

[Gromit42]

05 Bullet 535cc w/Cozy sc. Avg mpg 50 mpg. Mixed conditions. 

Hey VMax, how do you like the 535cc compared to the 500 w/the sidecar?

kim

[birdmove]

  That looks like very good gas mileage for cycle + sidecar! My coworkers Ural gets like 30-some mpg.

[chukzelda]

Ok,

My 30 mile round trip commute filled with hills and headwinds I'm getting a solid 45mpg.  Very nice considering current gas prices.  Also, it's so much more fun to ride the rig each day!

Chuk

[chukzelda]

Ok,

I'm now at 1300 miles and my gas mileage has improved to a solid 50mpg.  Still commuting through the hills and headwinds but as I've been told before, gas mileage and other stuff improve as this bike breaks in.  It should be noted I have not touched the carb/exhaust.  Everything is still stock on the bike.

Most fun bike I've ever owned!

Chuk