WHAT Is The REAL GAS Mileage for a Harley Street Bob 114!?
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- čas přidán 18. 12. 2023
- WHAT Is The REAL GAS Mileage for a Harley Street Bob 114!? How long can you really ride a Harley Street Bob on a tank of gas? Many people ask if 3.5 gallons is enough, in this video I review my experience with Gas Mileage on my Harley Street Bob.
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You nailed it. I'm 83 yrs. old and ride a 2020 FXST with the M8 107. Its the close cousin of your bike also with the 3.5 gal. tank. I'm a conservative rider and most of my riding is done in the country. It doesn't matter if I ride 55 mph or 70 mph, my bike will deliver me 57 mpg riding solo and 55 riding with my wife. It does it every time. Love it!! And yeah, after a couple of hours I'm ready for a stretch.
Ride on!
57 MPG? That is crazy good milage.
I agree 100%
I used to tour on a Sportster with 130 mile range which Lasted about 2 hours on the interstate. I welcomed the break every 2 hours. On really long trips I carried a half gallon of gas in a tiny gas can in the saddle bag. I never had to use it for my own bike but I have rescued another motorcycle on the side of the road.
That's awesome. I think the most important pushed Mt sporty was about 120miles on a tank
Gas and Gatorade every two hours was how I used to roll. 3.3 gallon tank typically went on reserve somewhere after 120 miles.
I got a new FXST and am keen to hear your thoughts on gas mileage once you put a tune on the bike. I agree with everything you're saying, and I personally stop every 100 miles max.
I was on my way home from a trip and had some set backs. Had to make it from Indiana to New York in a day. Riding at a good clip burned some gas. Twice the gas stops would have me riding a lot more hours. I didn’t want to but I’d rather have it and not need it than need it… When everything is going good I’m off the bike same as you. But if you’re going to road trip, it’s not always going to go good. Especially in the desert or some screwy place haha! Great vid! I was curious about the street bob range
Sounds good thanks for stopping by!
Have a Fat Boy 114. I'm about 2-3 hours between stops. Still fuel left. But on a soft tail. My ass is done and numb and I need to walk around for a few before I get back on the trip. The 3.5 tank on your bike... that's plenty between stops
3.5 gets it done for me
I did a 1200 mile trip and the bike worked perfect for me just when I needed to stop for a rest I was always near a gas station so as you said I did not feel any different from having 5 gallon tank.
I understand what youre saying, I ride for around 2hrs when I'll stop to have stretch/food etc, but, I may not want to fill up at every stop and every stop isn't always at a petrol (gas) station. Regards from Australia 🦘
Thats true I guess it's convenient if you don't have to fill up each time
200 miles on my 5 gal tank, only way to get to far places. when we ride with 3.5 gallon tanks they definitely slow us down with more breaks. this only matters when your doing 400 plus miles trip often enough for it to matter. also if you have full suspension you'll be able go further and a proper windshield that blocks enough. if you want to do long miles its better when ur bike is set up to do it, you don't "need it" you can toughen it out but you'll pay for it with soreness and pain.
The set up definitely helps
I have the 2023 114 street bob and my dad has the 2023 street glide 114 we have to fill up at the same time when we ride. Even tho his tank is bigger. They burn through the tank at the same rate.
I completely agree 3.5 gallon tank is more than enough to tour on. Plus imo I think the Street Bob is the best looking Softail.
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It depends on whether I’m riding on the freeway or country roads. It also depends on the temperature. There are times I ride for 3 1/2 hours. Now, that would be when I’m riding an average of 60 mph and the temperature is between 50 and 80. If the temperature is 90 something, I will stop for a drink more often. On the Interstate going to Sturgis, I’m riding between 80 and 90 mph, and it is usually pretty hot too. So, I’m probably stopping at 2 hours.
2 hours is solid enough
I agree I’ve done a lot of touring 20,000 in 6 months once but I’m stopping after 2hrs even if it’s a quick stop just to stretch my legs.
I can't even make it much more than 2 hours in a car without stopping 😂
Even on my regular Z900 that gets about 47 mpg, I bring a 2 gallon Rotopax on top of a H&B sportrack. Took it on a 1.5k mile trip and brought extra fuel just in case the station was closed. In the middle of the Nevada desert anything goes. My new LRS I'm not sure what it gets. Not broken in yet, but seems a little thirsty. Hate to put a rack and Roto on the back. In Winnemucca Nev., seen a guy on an 883 with 2 Rotos coupled together. Those little peanut tanks aren't for long distance. This guy was like Bronson from the 60's. Cool bike tho. 2 hours is about it for me.
You'll be good with that new lrs 👌
My rear is ready for a break every 2 hours. So therefore, a 3.5 gallon tank is plenty. I just added cruise control to my 2024 StreetBob to give my right hand a needed rest.
Man I love this bike I got the black with the orange graphics it is my first Harley I only road it home from dealer and the next day to work it rained the last to day hard but I'm riding Saturday for sure
Awesome get it in 👍
I ride the same bike just with more modifications, no windshield. I ride at an average speed off about 120kmp. I road a classic Road king for years, street, bikes, dirt, bikes, and all of the sorts. I can say at 28 years old there’s no real physical limitation. I get 120 miles on the tank, my new 5 gallon tank is being painted now I will make a video once it’s completed along with the other fender tombstone/teardrop design. I cant even describe how excited I am for this tank.. when I go on a ride, most places I go there are 110 150 miles between stations. Just saying you asked what kind of rider needs the big tank. Oh yea and not to mention i put 10k on my bike in five months! I made it to 182 mills when i pulled in to the station my bike died before getting to the pump. My road king i went 310 miles without stopping and that also included a rain storm.
Nice I'll be interested to see how the 5 gal tank turns out
I live in Philly also and city driving really cuts down the gas mileage. I hate gassing the tank. To me it's one of the biggest hassles of riding. That's probably the main reason I traded in my 20 Bob for a 23 Lowrider with it's 5 gallon tank. I got tired of filling the tank after crossing the bridge to go to the shore and having less than 1/2 a tank when I got there. Now I can go down and back with just one fill up.
On a side note, I recall year's ago when I was lost in Bucks County and pulled into a station on empty. I had to deal with the owner bitching about how much he hates cycles because he doesn't make anything. If I had any gas at all I would have left that station and tried to find another one.
Yeah Riding around the city is just terrible all around. Kills the gas mileage
Wouldn’t it be easy to buy a tank for like 3-500 bucks? Haven’t met anyone who has done it on a street bob but I don’t think it’ll look bad
@Thatguy-fl6yr I've seen videos of tank swaps. The final cost including paint and in my case labor would be well over $1000. That would obviously be the cheaper alternative if this was your only goal and didn't care about getting an over all much nicer bike which the Lowrider is
I picked up new 22 streetbob 114 couple weeks ago,$11,500 great deal ,I also have 22 Honda rebel dct 1100 ,
Thats a great deal
26 yr old male here with a bike that has a 3.2 gal tank (40-45mpg) and I can say solidly that my breaks are determined directly because of my gas mileage. I’m in good physical shape so it’s nothing for me to ride around 3 hours without getting off the bike. And if I’m in town my bike will deliver 3 hours with no breaks. But highway riding I’m stopping about every hour to hour and a half because of the fuel capacity. Not complaining, just answering the question posed at 3:00.
3 hours is a while. I can't even do that in a car lol
@@TheMotoJawn time flies when you’re having fun lol. I completely agree with your premise though. With good enough fuel economy, a 3.5 gallon tank is wholly adequate.
My 11 street bob with 96 could do 50 mpg if I went 50 mph, but I usually go 75 to 80 and still get 33 to 37 depending on wind. I start hunting gas at 120 miles, but my legs and butt need a break by then. Longest I have stretched it is 160 miles.
I agree with that for sure, gimme some rest lol
184 miles, cruising around the beach with Pops. 14 miles left on reserve. Didn't test it out though.
Sounds about right from what I've seen and calculated
23 114 bob. On long rides I need a break before I’m running out of gas anyway.
The only thing that makes me consider a 5 gallon tank swap is that I’ll be going stage 2 soon.
Yeah the stage 2 will likely drop your mileage
I have the 22 street bob where can I get a 5 gallon tank that will work
Have you checked out the new SWM 1200 Stormbreaker yet?
Yup I run about 2-3 hours on my bike too, BUT if you install stage 2 you will have less mileage/gallon
Yeah for sure that will drop will the upgrades
My m8 107 riding regular I get 120 I’m trying this tank riding less then 2500 rpms and 70 mph or lower see how it goes
Planning to buy a used one,got a 100 mile commute round trip and a 48 wont work,thx for info.
Yeah you'll want a bigger tank than a 48
So what do you do when the fuel station is 200 miles apart or can be more, here in Australia. Sure, we take regular rest stops but not always for fuel.
Plan ahead. Hopefully bring a spare fuel bottle
I have a 120 mile ass, with a seat pad. I look forward to the fuel stops.
So the only time you need a 5 gallon tank is if you are doing club stuff like going from Washington to Texas you need the extra gallons because sometimes they push further I've road for 4 hrs straight on my dyna superglide and was glad I had extra gallons if I didn't I would be refueling with my spare gas can while riding with the pack
Damn 4 hours straight is wild
I USED TO LIVE OUT WEST WHERE ROADS ACROSS THE DESERT CAN PUSH GAS RESERVES TO THE LIMIT ON A MOTORCYCLE . THE STREET BOB IS OK FOR AN EAST COAST BIKE . I LIVE IN OHIO NOW AND I HAVE STAGE 2 STREET BOB 114 AND I LIKE IT FOR THE AREA I LIVE IN NOW BUT IF I EVER TOOK IT BACK OUT WEST I WOULD FIND A 5 GAL. TANK TO FIT IT . I WAS TOLD THERE ARE 5 GAL. TANKS THAT CAN BE MADE TO FIT BUT IT IS EXPENSIVE TO CONVERT . STILL THOUGH IT WOULD BE WORTH IT TO ME IF I TOOK IT OUT WEST AGAIN .
It depends, I have a 14 Softail Slim 5.5 gallon tank. On a roadtrip I ride until the gas light comes on.
Is that about 3 hours?
@@TheMotoJawn Yes, it's about 3 or 3 1/2 hours of hard riding at 80 mph or above
5gal. Minimum on big twin for me.
Definitely more convenient for sure
I've got the Fat Bob with 114 and 3.5gal tank. Max miles per tank was 220miles. But that was 2up 55mph flat ground down along the coast for a couple hours straight. Highway cruising I'm around 160ish. My regular ripping around country roads and mountains 130miles. I've got 4 bikes right now, and this one has the biggest fuel tank at 3.5 gal, and I've never had the issue of running out of gas on any of them. Only a fool runs his bike outta gas.
There are areas in europe still, where i need the larger tank because there are no gasstations...
That makes sense to need more range
hey man love the videos, im about an hour away from you and looking for rider buddies if you're down let me know! im on a fat bob
That's awesome what area?
im in Cherry hill NJ just outside Philly @@TheMotoJawn
I have the exact bike as you I got 53 average on every tank, after torque cam it stays around 50-51
Good to know on the cam thanks 👍
Aside from the mileage range, aesthetically speaking the tank is just too small for the bike as well. Go back to the 4.8 from the Dyna's and you got something with range and manly.
Manly tank
I've got a six gallon tank and don't get more than two hundred miles, so your miles may very. of course im traveling heavy, with my 90 pound pitbull and all camping supplies.
Now that Izzi is seventeen years old were not running thousand mile days but we used to all the time and have ridden from ohio to LA in two days. ( about 2400 miles)
Sounds like some good trips
I can get maybe 140 miles per tank, but I can't keep a rear tire for too long either lol
Lol burning tires and gas
You ran out of gas on our trip to ac lol. I still had more than a half tank on my lrs
Fake news! lol that was on the sportster at 120 miles. I would have had 50 more miles on the bob
The Street Bob is that stocked or stage 1 ?
Just a pipe no tune
3.3 gals on my sportster. More than enough for me. At least 120 miles to reserve.
I don't push the sporty past 100 miles on a tank lol
My average is 1.5 to 2 hours max. Any more and my tailbone will be killing me 😅 .. I believe that someone who is fit can push further but for me that is the limit
Heard that, I agree lol
Riding in a pack, around 80-100mph constant, we have to stop every 100 miles because of small gas tanks, or we would keep going.
Sportsters definitely get stuck around 100 miles/tank
Agreed. Mine could be pushed to maybe 120 but that was def cutting CLOSE@@TheMotoJawn
Who is the fairing from?
Memphis shades
I like the streetbob but I think that the shape of the tank is a deal breaker for me. It's ugly.
55mi commute. Right now I have to fill up every single day. Maybe you like gas stations more than I do, but that's not how I like to spend my mornings. Likewise, if I were out pleasure riding on the weekend, gas stations aren't where I would prefer to take my breaks. And don't bring up need. I don't a big tank any more than you need a motorcycle. We're not here because we need to be.
Take I to Account Passenger ,,,luggage ,,,wind,poor mileage and take into account distances between fuel stops can be 350 km apart ...Not one part of running out of Gas middle of nowhere is Appealing..5 gallons all day ,less U only Bar hop.
Yeah all those factors to consider
Realistically about an hour
Right on 🤙
2 hours tops
Around 150 miles for me.
Oh about 12 miles.
never more than 1.5-2 hours
That's a good time frame
How many times have you crossed the desert southwest there are places where there are hundreds of miles between gas stations much less a place to pee or eat if you got a 3 1/2 gallon tank and you go across some of the deserts I've been across you better have a bottle of gas in your pack
2 hours max and my arse needs a stop
Lol heard that 🤣