that IS what all MVs get....
sorry about that
none of us know where all the gas goes
while japanese I-4 bikes with similiar horsepower/weight ratings get 10 mpg MORE....
we are left with a much more desirable product
but, one that "loses" gas somewhere
+1 Greg.....but worth 'loosing' for for the experience eh!!
The fuel consumption does get a bit better once you have broken it in though not much!!
tont
+1 Greg.....but worth 'loosing' for for the experience eh!!
The fuel consumption does get a bit better once you have broken it in though not much!!
tont
NO question it's 100% worth it
thanks goodness MV puts a 5 gallon tank on it's bikes......
unlike ducati with that 3.6 one on the monster series (though, they get 10 mpg MORE than our MVs)
that IS what all MVs get....
sorry about that
none of us know where all the gas goes
while japanese I-4 bikes with similiar horsepower/weight ratings get 10 mpg MORE....
we are left with a much more desirable product
but, one that "loses" gas somewhere
Reakon your about right. I did my own calcs and yep :baddeal:
But I don't think thats a considerable difference, unless you are using the bike to commute, then its a concern.
But as a reference, my old 97' ZX-6R Kawa did about 12 mpg more than the mentioned jap bikes
At least we can get further than a 1098....feedback seems to be 80 miles and your urgently looking for gas. I couldn't live with that!! Going to be touring round France next month and we have a 1098 coming with us....I can see alot of premature fuel stops..its going to be a right pain...
Upside though...I'll be in France on an MV...can't wish for fuch more!!!
Tont
Don't jump to conclusions that the MV is the only superbike to do this..(get hot)
I would like to try and justify this problem by example.
The Superbike motorcycle class is pushing the boundarys for power output inside a motorcycle. Therefore its hard to keep them cool.
It seems the manufacturers are comfortable sacrificing thermal stability for more power.
There are threads like this about other superbikes:
OK so it seems from my quick searching the GSXR is the most stable, ain't got time to search anymore.
Also when i got my bike serviced last time I told the mechanic how hot it got in traffic on the way, he said don't worry some of the other 1000's are as bad or worse. I couldn't believe it but I was easily convinced......
no offense but people crack me up with gas milage topics.....i mean it is a "sportbike" built specifically for "racing". If you are concerned with gas mileage you should look for a sport touring motorcycle or cruiser....poor mileage is not an MV thing it's seen in all the inline four R model motorcycles.
Fuel mileage is also a measure of engine efficiency, which has more implications than just economics or environmental friendliness. A major topic in MotoGP this year is efficiency.
But I think most people complain about mileage for economic reasons (my opinion only!), which I agree, is kinda misguided when you're sitting on top of an over $20k bike with top level performance.
Also note that the rider is likely the biggest variable in fuel efficiency.
I am sure other makes have overheating issues. on the MV it looks to be across the board and a design issue. I guess if you keep your bike in the living room it is a moot point.
I ride the bike and having it spew coolant and seeing the temp gauge hit 230F is unacceptable. if the dealer can make it right, great. if not, MV will be buying this bike back. as for the gas mileage, it is a hassle filling up the tank ever 110miles.
I ride every day and therefore probably expect to have a bike that is up to the task.
My last bikes in Phoenix, AZ were a '04 R1, '05 999 and all of them have run very hot as I drove them almost every day all year round. Both the R1 and 999 were constantly into the 212 to 230 range. Actually, I literally had burns marks and blisters from the 999 on my left leg and the scar are still there! So, as someone mentioned, I do think modern high performance sportbikes will run very hot.
In regards to fuel mileage, I'm only able to get about 100 miles on my '05 MV - however, 95% of my riding is canyon riding to work. It's mostly under 6K rpm but lots of rpm variation -as opposed to constant 5K-6K on a freeway drone. And, I supect that and just slower speeds are why I'm not getting an extra 40mph range.
Charlie, what city are are you in and are is your mileage city or freeway?
The 26.5mpg is commuting to/from work. This is 12 miles backroads and 8 miles freeway (20 miles each way)
for reference my 996 get's high 30's and occasionally 40mpg, runs much cooler. the '04 Mille I sold to get the MV was low 30's.
i have been using restraint on the MV since I am still running it in. I do get on it and have been gradually increasing rpm limit.
bike is in the shop now, so we will see. at 600 miles they made mention of doing an adjustment to the fueling as if this was NOP. I sent them email pictures of the amount of collant it was loosing after being parked. they agree this is not normal.
Charlie, remember that Italian machinery is fickle...but it does make great music when on it and its level of craftsmanship is second to none...its like a beautiful model woman...its fickle and you have to put up with more...but nothing like it when everything is working perfectly :crazyeyes
I had a coolant problem (literally) right out of the box!!! Same problem as you explained.. I would not leak while on the stand or riding, but parked on the stand it leaked like a gutted pig. I turned out to be a bad thermometer...
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