Wayne (GG) asked in another post how I was achieving the 50 mpg on my RS. I replied a lot has to do with how active the right hand is on the throttle. After thinking about I still believe it is a key factor but can add a couple of other points.
I keep tire pressures at 38 front and 42 rear checking at least every 2 days and daily if temperatures or altitude have changed a lot from the day before. I use a calibrated gauge checking when tires are cold.
I only use premium fuel if available (98% of the time) and non alcohol if I can find which is 100% of time in MN and WI and maybe 40% of the time when traveling.
As well I’m pretty gentle on the throttle when accelerating away from a stop or even when picking up speed while traveling.
The two photos below are from my 2019 5845 mile trip in June to GA, SC and NC for the Helen Ride-In and traveling those states and the 2019 July 7265 mile Continental Divide ride.[attachment=364][attachment=365]
I keep tire pressures at 38 front and 42 rear checking at least every 2 days and daily if temperatures or altitude have changed a lot from the day before. I use a calibrated gauge checking when tires are cold.
I only use premium fuel if available (98% of the time) and non alcohol if I can find which is 100% of time in MN and WI and maybe 40% of the time when traveling.
As well I’m pretty gentle on the throttle when accelerating away from a stop or even when picking up speed while traveling.
The two photos below are from my 2019 5845 mile trip in June to GA, SC and NC for the Helen Ride-In and traveling those states and the 2019 July 7265 mile Continental Divide ride.[attachment=364][attachment=365]
Darrell
2016 R1200RS
2022 R1250RT
2016 R1200RS
2022 R1250RT