A couple that have been traveling around on theirs say that theirs broke in around 1000 miles and the bike then noticeably had more power. I would also imagine that altitude plays a factor and if it’s just staying around 45-50 mph. I’m hopeful that it does get more because I want to use it as a commuter.
@dustysteele5408 I'm curious I think it's because at higher altitudes, bike runs leaner, faster , because I also think honda shipped bikes out in a regions format, meaning different jets in carburetors for regions of different altitudes. If I moved to Colorado and never changed jets in my carburetor it would eventually burn up.
I got exactly 100mpg during break in in various traffic. I weight 195 and operate at about 800’asl. Just went to 115 high speed jet and still checking mileage.
If you still notice high oil usage after it's broken in check your crank case vent tube for oil . The tube and angle, as well as length, don't allow the oil to separate from the air adequately, so a longer vent tube will allow the oil to drain back into the case.
Just wanted to mention that on most modern motorcycles, the brake light will work when you apply the front brake also. When manufacturers do fuel mileage test, they are under ideal conditions, and the bike broken In.
Yes my brake light works both front and rear I just like to be able to flash my light because other cars are slowing down and my transmission is slowing me down but I'm not applying the brakes yet that's all I was trying to say in the video I know sometimes I am confusing. Thank you for watching my video
Have you checked how much gas fits once you hit reserve? The activation point could be slightly off from what manufacture stats. I recently got a new bike too ( wanted XR150L .. but was not available ) and reserve amount and reserve to full differs slightly from manufacture.
I have not measured it I was just looking for a real world mileage the mpg may not be right due to the tank size being off but 155 MI until you hit the reserve is all I really needed to know. Thank you for checking out my video.
The type of riding you do will make a massive difference. Were you using the recommended shift points listed in your owners manual? You should shift to 5th at about 30-32mph where you should get the best fuel mileage. Taking it on higher speed roads will reduce fuel mileage. Same thing as a car. 124mpg is the best case scenerio where you don't pin the throttle (like I need to do on the highways here in CT to get to 65mph). Before I started taking it on the highway I got over 220mi on my first 2 tanks, didn't even hit the reserve yet. Started taking it on the highway for the last 2 weeks and only got 185mi out of the main fuel supply before I needed to flip to reserve. I'm at 600mi on mine, break-in should be finished at around 1k miles.
I most definitely was not using the recommended shift points i was hammering on it for half the tank and cruising for the other half I feel like it's more of a real world comparison not to mention I can ring 4th gear out to 50 mph LOL thank you for watching
On the road your front break should be used first and ideally more than your rear break and ideally both brakes should be used just lighter pressure on the rear in the dirt is used for maneuvering and front and rear for showing down
My first tank was 80 mpg I haven’t done the full second tank yet. I weigh 175 and done all my miles on blacktop. But I’m sure it will never come close to even 100 mpg no matter how easy you ride.
First tank I got 205 mile to reserve on both my bikes, second tank I got 185 to reserve, third tank I got 155 with a lot of trail riding, 700 miles and I'm still on 4th tank of gas. I'm getting 90miles to the gallon
@@cx500chris2 i filled it up rode 155 and it ran out. idled it less than 15 minutes the whole tank never forgot to turn off the gas. I read another review that said 155. That is exactly what i got unless my math is wrong but my tripometer is not
Im willing to bet the gas milage is similar i want to ride a 250l i really want the xr 650 but with the seat height their is no way. Thanks for watching
You're doing it backwards. I've been riding for almost 50 years and road raced and the front brake is 80-90% of your stopping power. I rarely even touch the rear brake unless I do have to stop hard and even then it is just a little because all the weight shifts forward and the rear end lightens up so you don't want to lock up the rear. Now in the dirt where I am not as skilled I assume you use a little more rear brake the get the back end around like a power slide.
If you ride WOT you get about 119 miles with the reserve😂
Sounds about right honda way overated mpg im having too much fun to care
@@fixitforfun577 I ride like a hooligan so I get in the 70mpg range😜
Your milage will increase when you break the bike in.
I would imagine it's broke in by now i have 400 miles on it but I hope it goes up some.
Thanks for watching.
Manual says 600 miles to break-in, I would go I little farther before oil change.
A couple that have been traveling around on theirs say that theirs broke in around 1000 miles and the bike then noticeably had more power. I would also imagine that altitude plays a factor and if it’s just staying around 45-50 mph. I’m hopeful that it does get more because I want to use it as a commuter.
I've even noticed a difference in how much easier it is to ride at 50 MPH as the miles are adding on.
@dustysteele5408 I'm curious I think it's because at higher altitudes, bike runs leaner, faster , because I also think honda shipped bikes out in a regions format, meaning different jets in carburetors for regions of different altitudes. If I moved to Colorado and never changed jets in my carburetor it would eventually burn up.
Don’t use your front brake? That’s about the only brake I do use. What do you think stops your car? Mostly front brakes.
I got exactly 100mpg during break in in various traffic. I weight 195 and operate at about 800’asl. Just went to 115 high speed jet and still checking mileage.
Where did you get the Jets at? Thank you for watching
If you still notice high oil usage after it's broken in check your crank case vent tube for oil . The tube and angle, as well as length, don't allow the oil to separate from the air adequately, so a longer vent tube will allow the oil to drain back into the case.
I weigh 185lbs, and I got 105mpg. That’s just going back and forth to work. Hardly going over 50mph. Mine has 315 miles with no oil drop.
Dont wait till 600 miles to change the oil mine had alittle metallic shine to it at 400
@@fixitforfun577 Thanks. I’ll change it tomorrow.
Good use of the rear breaks because I too, don't slow down much from the rear breaks
Just wanted to mention that on most modern motorcycles, the brake light will work when you apply the front brake also. When manufacturers do fuel mileage test, they are under ideal conditions, and the bike broken In.
Yes my brake light works both front and rear I just like to be able to flash my light because other cars are slowing down and my transmission is slowing me down but I'm not applying the brakes yet that's all I was trying to say in the video I know sometimes I am confusing. Thank you for watching my video
Thanks for your effort (good educational vids), but the audio was so bad I gave up after 4 mins.
Have you checked how much gas fits once you hit reserve? The activation point could be slightly off from what manufacture stats. I recently got a new bike too ( wanted XR150L .. but was not available ) and reserve amount and reserve to full differs slightly from manufacture.
I have not measured it I was just looking for a real world mileage the mpg may not be right due to the tank size being off but 155 MI until you hit the reserve is all I really needed to know. Thank you for checking out my video.
The type of riding you do will make a massive difference. Were you using the recommended shift points listed in your owners manual? You should shift to 5th at about 30-32mph where you should get the best fuel mileage. Taking it on higher speed roads will reduce fuel mileage. Same thing as a car. 124mpg is the best case scenerio where you don't pin the throttle (like I need to do on the highways here in CT to get to 65mph). Before I started taking it on the highway I got over 220mi on my first 2 tanks, didn't even hit the reserve yet. Started taking it on the highway for the last 2 weeks and only got 185mi out of the main fuel supply before I needed to flip to reserve. I'm at 600mi on mine, break-in should be finished at around 1k miles.
I most definitely was not using the recommended shift points i was hammering on it for half the tank and cruising for the other half I feel like it's more of a real world comparison not to mention I can ring 4th gear out to 50 mph LOL thank you for watching
I think those original figures are in kilometers because if you do a conversion of your calculated values. They match up almost perfectly.
Everything I used was in US gallons thank you for watching
If you are losing oil check your air box for oil in there... There's a video out there on some guys fix for that it was about a 2.00 fix...
Class time!!!
Thankyou for watching
On the road your front break should be used first and ideally more than your rear break and ideally both brakes should be used just lighter pressure on the rear in the dirt is used for maneuvering and front and rear for showing down
Thankyou for the insight
@fixitforfun577 you are very welcome I just want you to be safe and have a great experience with riding
I’m getting over 110mpg. We’re you going 55 mph mostly? I’m probably averaging 30-50.
Yes the gas mileage drops dramatically at top speed I have not been able to putt around town for a whole tank to find out the mpg on a slower Road
I thought we were suppose to get 198 mile from a full tank 2.8 g
Shouldn’t the brake light work when you use the front brake as well?
It does on both brakes sorry if I was confusing
My first tank was 80 mpg I haven’t done the full second tank yet. I weigh 175 and done all my miles on blacktop. But I’m sure it will never come close to even 100 mpg no matter how easy you ride.
First tank I got 205 mile to reserve on both my bikes, second tank I got 185 to reserve, third tank I got 155 with a lot of trail riding, 700 miles and I'm still on 4th tank of gas. I'm getting 90miles to the gallon
90 miles a gallon is a good deal I will admit Im either cruising very slow or hammering on this thing there is no in between
I believe Your calculations are off, your mileage is better than 73miles per gallon .
@@cx500chris2 i filled it up rode 155 and it ran out. idled it less than 15 minutes the whole tank never forgot to turn off the gas. I read another review that said 155. That is exactly what i got unless my math is wrong but my tripometer is not
@fixitforfun577 i believe 155 miles is when you hit reserve, there's still 8 ten's of a gallon in the tank.
@@cx500chris2I subtracted the reserve and then calculated the mileage thanks for watching
I'm glad I got my 250L then. Reason I would of went for that 150 is for gas mileage. If I want a smaller bike I'll get the hawk
Im willing to bet the gas milage is similar i want to ride a 250l i really want the xr 650 but with the seat height their is no way. Thanks for watching
you should use your front brake for about 70% of your braking
I really do read theses comments and take them seriously thank you for watching
You're doing it backwards. I've been riding for almost 50 years and road raced and the front brake is 80-90% of your stopping power. I rarely even touch the rear brake unless I do have to stop hard and even then it is just a little because all the weight shifts forward and the rear end lightens up so you don't want to lock up the rear. Now in the dirt where I am not as skilled I assume you use a little more rear brake the get the back end around like a power slide.
Thank you for the Insight I really appreciate it and Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and comment.
@@fixitforfun577 Thank you for not taking it the wrong way. I want all my fellow riders to be safe.
We live in hilly country. I imagine if you lived in the flatlands maybe you’d get optimal gas mileage. But that’s not real world mileage.
Mines like 4 years old and consumes a liter every 35 to 37 km
Thanks for watching and thank you for the information what weight oil do you run?
Honda probably forgot to convert from kilometers.
Do you put non ethanol in it?
Im in texas we have ethanol in our gas no issues so far. Thanks for watching
Yeah, I don’t even get near that much but it’s still OK but it ain’t no 120 miles a gallon Lol