Does idling lower mpg?
Idling in traffic, at stoplights, or parked in general, eats up more gas mileage than anything. In fact because you are not moving at all your miles per gallon are zero when you are idling in place. This is the worst case scenario for someone trying to save money on gas. Highway traffic is a killer on MPG’s.
What kind of gas does a Harley Davidson use?
Each rider will get different numbers for their own motorcycle due to accessories, riding style, type and formulation of gas which varies from each city. Please Note: US MPG and Gallons are used, not Imperial.
How to calculate imperial mpg on a motorcycle?
To calculate Imperial MPG and Gallons plus use the converter on the Motorcycle Fuel Economy Index Page Personal motorcycle ratings are not official or my not be indicitive of every model for that year.
Is it possible to calculate fuel efficiency on a motorcycle?
Unlike automobiles, motorcycle Fuel Efficiency is extremely difficult to calculate and it is important to remember these numbers are general guidelines as what to expect under the exact same conditions.
Each rider will get different numbers for their own motorcycle due to accessories, riding style, type and formulation of gas which varies from each city. Please Note: US MPG and Gallons are used, not Imperial.
To calculate Imperial MPG and Gallons plus use the converter on the Motorcycle Fuel Economy Index Page Personal motorcycle ratings are not official or my not be indicitive of every model for that year.
Unlike automobiles, motorcycle Fuel Efficiency is extremely difficult to calculate and it is important to remember these numbers are general guidelines as what to expect under the exact same conditions.
Why does my car run less gas mileage?
This is because the fuel injectors are responsible for putting fuel into the engine. If there is a leak of some sort, then less fuel will make it to the engine, and then in turn make it run less efficiently. Having your air conditioner on causes a lot of gas to be wasted in powering the system.