Average Mph?

Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by SixtiesBiker, Jun 24, 2018.

  1. SixtiesBiker

    SixtiesBiker Well-Known Member

    Feb 13, 2018
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    68
    Northern Ireland
    no matter how good I am I cannot get anymore than average of 61MPH, anyone getting any better, 2017 T120 with 1600 miles.
     
  2. SixtiesBiker

    SixtiesBiker Well-Known Member

    Feb 13, 2018
    61
    68
    Northern Ireland

    Well spotted, yes MPG, thanks for that, my bike is running very well, just checking.
     
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  3. SixtiesBiker

    SixtiesBiker Well-Known Member

    Feb 13, 2018
    61
    68
    Northern Ireland

    I do ride it gently.
     
  4. David Gilding

    David Gilding Member

    May 25, 2018
    63
    18
    Hampshire
    63 but only done 800 miles so far ! (only had it a month)
    Just been two up to Devon from Portsmouth area with luggage and its just had its first (a bit late) service.
     
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  5. curly

    curly Noble Member

    Jul 3, 2016
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    443
    Burton Upon Trent
    I couldn't care less what the mpg is, mine's a luxury and when it needs fuel it gets it, I prefer to think in terms of the pleasure per gallon!
     
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  6. David Gilding

    David Gilding Member

    May 25, 2018
    63
    18
    Hampshire
    Agreed, I didn`t buy it for its mpg, but it is nice to know that its not drinking it too fast as this gives it a longer range.
     
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  7. MarkT120

    MarkT120 New Member

    Oct 14, 2017
    24
    3
    Weymouth, UK
    I average 68mpg on a 2017 T120 with 8,000 miles on the clock. But I do a lot of long runs on motorways and dual carriageways.
     
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  8. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

    May 14, 2017
    610
    500
    ireland
    My Trophy 900 is currently doing 52mpg on short stop / start runs, and 59/60 on a decent run ( 150+ miles )
     
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  9. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

    Feb 12, 2018
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    500
    Pearl,Ms.
    I absolutely agree! Never gave a damn about MPG, this is always about fun, even when I used to be on the way to work.
     
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  10. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

    May 14, 2017
    610
    500
    ireland
    Unfortunately it's not just fun for some of us, and running costs do matter.

    Being on a fixed income can change your perspective on things like mpg etc, it means a little more planning, but, that's life !
     
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  11. Northants Rob

    Northants Rob Well-Known Member

    Jun 11, 2017
    37
    63
    Daventry, Northamptonshire
    2017 T120 and I get about 67mpg on most runs.
     
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  12. DJS

    DJS Member

    Jun 30, 2018
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    13
    Switzerland
    Honestly. I just ride and enjoy the ride. Mpg... I don't care at all. But 61 mpg is already great!
     
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  13. capt

    capt Elite Member

    May 8, 2016
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    750
    western Australia
    It can be vital to know what MPG to expect , as it's a long way between fuel stops in some parts !

    Out Back Australia is one good example ! On some of my touring back when I found some fuel stops were as much as 240 - 250 klms apart that around 150 miles ! It's a long way to push a fully loaded bike in temperatures up to 44 or 45°c ?
     
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