[CueBaller]

I didn't see a post dedicated to this yet... if I missed it, mods feel free to merge.

So far (around 170 miles I think?), I'm averaging around 62/63 mpg on my 500.

In town up to around 35mph, I keep it in 4th... 5th up to around 45mph, and 6th gear for above that.

I'm pleased.

 

[Rising Sun]

I seem to be avg around 58 mpg lately with mix of highway and city, which is pretty disappointing from their advertised 70 mpg... Oh well. Maybe I'm riding it too fast ��

 

[fred0666]

64mpg for me on the 500 abs.
But I want to go higher...

 

[fred0666]

Actually I made a post called "500 autonomy", which talks about the same thing approximately

 

[jsonder]

I've averaged ~69 mpg (US gallons) over the last 15K miles on my CB500XA. That is mostly in-town crap, but I did a trip from southern AZ to central Montana to see friends, as well. The bike was a big improvement over touring on my 1989 NX250; nothing like a nearly new seat!

 

[Shadow Shack]

which is pretty disappointing from their advertised 70 mpg... Oh well. Maybe I'm riding it too fast ��

I imagine if one were to ride close to the owners manual's suggested shift points that they would see something closer to 70...although that does seem to be a pretty liberal figure, something a 250 is capable of. Still, there have been the few odd reports from gen-2 600 Shadow owners that creep towards the 70mpg mark so it's certainly possible.

 

[Jet noise]

I've averaged ~69 mpg (US gallons) over the last 15K miles on my CB500XA. That is mostly in-town crap, but I did a trip from southern AZ to central Montana to see friends, as well. The bike was a big improvement over touring on my 1989 NX250; nothing like a nearly new seat!

So, you've put 15k miles on your bike in a month?

 

[shortyg83]

I've averaged ~69 mpg (US gallons) over the last 15K miles on my CB500XA. That is mostly in-town crap, but I did a trip from southern AZ to central Montana to see friends, as well. The bike was a big improvement over touring on my 1989 NX250; nothing like a nearly new seat!

So, you've put 15k miles on your bike in a month?

no he isn't talking about a rebel.

 

[Jet noise]

no he isn't talking about a rebel.

Ah, my mistake. I saw 500 and assumed CMX500

 

[01-7700]

So, you've put 15k miles on your bike in a month?

Iron Butt

 

[jsonder]

Look folks, I am an old fart (75 now). The bike is used for basic transportation and shopping for my mother. I figured as you guys have pretty much the same engine and transmission, my experience with that bike might be of interest to a few of you. I will not discuss my 223 cc off-road bike.

 

[Steve1135]

IIRC, the 300 was predicted to get 70 mpg and the 500 to get 60 mpg. Sounds like those numbers are working out pretty well.

 

[macjosh1]

well, city driving I am averaging around 180kms to a tank. Highway, I think it will be lower as its rev'ing allot higher, we'll see. Planning a weekend road trip soon. 200kms to nearest gas station from where my city is. Anyone knows Fort McMurray, Alberta, only one way in and one way out, 440kms to nearest large city (Edmonton). lol.

 

[shortyg83]

Just checked mine for the first time. Getting 64mpg currently.

 

[fred0666]

68 mpg for the last calculation.
The fuel indicator blinked after 155 miles this time

 

[shortyg83]

68 mpg for the last calculation.
The fuel indicator blinked after 155 miles this time

I would estimate if you were to run the tank dry you would get between 165-200 miles per tank depending on your riding habbits.

 

[macjosh1]

68 mpg for the last calculation.
The fuel indicator blinked after 155 miles this time

Is that highway or city? I'd be very interested what just the highway mpg would be on a 300!!

 

[Steve1135]

First tank of gas on 500 non-abs and I got 65 mpg. Mixed highway, back road, and some stop and go.

 

[shortyg83]

First tank of gas on 500 non-abs and I got 65 mpg. Mixed highway, back road, and some stop and go.

That is about identicle to me.

 

[jsonder]

Y'all do realize that the fuel pump is in the tank and cooled by the fuel. Running it darn near dry tends to heat up the fuel pump which is an unneeded stress.