How Far On One tank Of Gas?

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Interesting thread. The wife and I are about to test this over the weekend. We are trying to see if we can get 200 miles on a tank of gas. We will be ryding interstates only, and we will be using ECO mode and cruise control. This is for a test to see if we can complete a “Butt Burner Gold” Run in April 1500 miles in 24 hours. We need the mileage to do it!

 

[ARtraveler]

I know each machine has its own personality and quirks, but anyone with an RS about how many miles are left (or amount of gas remaining) when the gas indicator light, lights up? With all my vehicles I try not to drop the tank too low and possibly pull up some of the junk at the bottom of the tank. (I haven't run low enough to see the light glowing yet). Thanks again, for the great information for everyone ... especially us Spyder novitiates.

On our 08 and 09 GS/RS models...the light would usually come on for us at about 150. My max run on the 08 was 184 miles and it took 5.8 gallons. I would not do that again.

Conservatively...I would recommend no more than 20 miles once the light comes on. If you are on a trip...I would fill about every 125 miles or so...just to be safe...and allow yourself a stretch break.

 

[ARtraveler]

Interesting thread. The wife and I are about to test this over the weekend. We are trying to see if we can get 200 miles on a tank of gas. We will be ryding interstates only, and we will be using ECO mode and cruise control. This is for a test to see if we can complete a “Butt Burner Gold” Run in April 1500 miles in 24 hours. We need the mileage to do it!

200 miles should be doable. My refill light comes on about 200 - 210 miles on the 2014 RT-S.
A little bit of variance...but with eco mode....it will give you an additional 1 to 2 mpg.

 

[canamjhb]

200 miles should be doable. My refill light comes on about 200 - 210 miles on the 2014 RT-S.
A little bit of variance...but with eco mode....it will give you an additional 1 to 2 mpg.

The light on my 2014 RTL comes on at about 210 miles also. I have over a gallon left in the tank when it comes on. If I am riding interstate speed exclusevly (70+ MPH) I will look for fuel at about 180 miles instead of 200..... Jim

 

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The light on my 2014 RTL comes on at about 210 miles also. I have over a gallon left in the tank when it comes on. If I am riding interstate speed exclusevly (70+ MPH) I will look for fuel at about 180 miles instead of 200..... Jim

Good to know! Thanks!