Fuel mileage update

[apexhank]

I just purchased a new '11 VECTOR LTX GT, and I'm looking for feedback about MPG /fuel injected 3 cylinder engines.

 

[TRUE BLUE SINCE 1980]

13 to 16, Some riders are claiming more , but i am getting aeound 13-14
There is a whole post on this topic. The numberds are all over the place.

 

[nealchick]

milage

I have an '10 ltx, I get about 16-17 on trail.

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[SounderMN]

I have an '10 ltx, I get about 16-17 on trail.

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+1

 

[Dara]

First fillup, 136 km and then put 18 litres in. That comes pretty close to 20 mpg Canadian.
Lets hope it will get better after breakin....this will kill me.

edit...2012 Vector LTX

 

[Thumper1000]

2012 LTX 14mpg with 400 miles on it. Totally depends on your riding style. Ride slow and easy and you will get 18 or more.

 

[swmichvector]

aggressive 13 - 14
just out riding around you can get 20

 

[shed]

my 07 gets 16-18 canadian gallon
that is 13.5-15 us gallon
riding hard
lots of breaking trail
and 80+mph lake running

 

[Mikedom]

2012 Vector LTX w/ 300 miles I got averaged 14-15 so far.

 

[srvfan]

This seems less then the carb motors??

I get 15 riding my carb version pretty hard 18-20 just cruising

What's the point of the injection if the mpg isnt higher?

 

[nealchick]

srvfan

no gummed up carbs, easier starting, no threat of vapor lock just a couple reasons for FI, and ten more horses ;>)

Also, this is a different motor. The prior Vector's had the 973cc carb, the fuelie is a 1049 cc motor. It was also repositioned a bit in the sled which really helped the handling.

JMHO

Neal

 

[Irv]

Re: srvfan

no gummed up carbs, easier starting, no threat of vapor lock just a couple reasons for FI, and ten more horses ;>)

Also, this is a different motor. The prior Vector's had the 973cc carb, the fuelie is a 1049 cc motor. It was also repositioned a bit in the sled which really helped the handling.JMHO

Neal

I wasn't aware of that one, where did you read that?

(I am averaging 17-20mpg CDN easily with my 08)

 

[nealchick]

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http://www.snowmobile.com/manufacturers ... w-993.html

 

[Irv]

Re: ...

http://www.snowmobile.com/manufacturers/yamaha/2010-yamaha-vector-ltx-gt-review-993.html

Thanks nealchick, good article

Just can't figure out why Yamaha would do away with the front clicker shox and the tunnel adjuster on the newer modles?

(Dumb move imo, and one that may possibly have me looking elsewhere when it comes time to upgrade?)

 

[nealchick]

good question

I think the adjustability is awesome though I never re-adjust the fronts, I have dialed in the rear on trail a few times.

Neal