Fuel consumption

Started by Thomas, March 09, 2019, 09:00:02 PM

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Greybeard

around 50mpg doesn't sound too bad, Thomas, not when you take into account the pure pleasure it gives when riding.
Slow down a bit and see what happens  ;)

Steve
1916 Triumph Model H
1926 AJS G8 500cc ohv
1937 Sunbeam Lion 500cc
1937 Ariel 500cc
1949 Matchless G80S
1952 BSA A10 Golden Flash
1953 Matchless G9
1953 BSA B31
1961 Matchless G80
1961 AJS M31 De Luxe 650cc
1961 Panther M120 650cc
BMWs R100RT - R80 - 1960 Earles fork R60
1960 Rover P4

Thomas

Sorry for the confusion, Graham, here in Germany we don't use imperial units...

I need about 6 litres per 100 km. That are only 47 miles per gallon. That is still 20% less distance than with your bike and 40% less than what the manual says.

Thomas
1946 BSA C11
1937 Sunbeam Model 9
... and a scratched Hyundai
(MSCR member)

shorrog

Hi Thomas
By 50% more do you mean that it is doing about 37mpg? If so that does sound very low my model 9 1930 gets around 60 mpg on a run.
Graham

Thomas

Hi all, I'm a bit puzzled about the fuel consumption of my 1937 Model 9. The maintenance manual says 75 miles per gallon but by experience it takes about 50% more. Is that normal?
Cheers, Thomas
1946 BSA C11
1937 Sunbeam Model 9
... and a scratched Hyundai
(MSCR member)