gas mileage

[TIMSMXZ]

my dealer said the phaser will only get 100 miles to the tank. thats only about 12 miles per gallon. that doesn't seem very fuel efficent. anyone here anything different?

 

[TIMSMXZ]

also, you have to run 91 octane or better to get the full 80 h.p.

 

[Bakemono]

Sounds like BS to me. I dont think anyone knows for certain.
Its really gonna depend how you ride though. If you run wide-open all the time, it might only get 12 mpg. If you are cruising at a steady speed ranging from 30-50 mph, it might pull 20 mpg.

 

[TIMSMXZ]

well, with only 80 hp it may be hard not to ride with wide open throttle. 20 mpg, i don't see that happening even though it would be nice

 

[welterracer]

Do you think they would only put in a 8.1 gallon tank if it only got 12mpg??

I think not.. Im betting it gets in the 16-18mpg or more range..

Once the snow flys we will know for sure..

 

[Superman]

my guess is 15mpg. I hope its more like 17-18 though :exc:

 

[Bakemono]

well, with only 80 hp it may be hard not to ride with wide open throttle. 20 mpg, i don't see that happening even though it would be nice

Look at the dyno chart, that engine has a wide powerband and makes a lot of torque in the 6,000-8,000 rpm range.
One nice thing about a 4-stroke is that you dont have to scream it all the time to make power.

 

[DELTABOX]

The reps said that under the same riding conditions the Phazer gets the same mileage as the Vector so my guess is you should see 17mpg.

 

[RedRX1]

I think they are considering a reserve level with that statement. Have you noticed that there are a lot of miles on E with the rest of these 4strokes. I bet the actual distance to empty is 150 mi for an average trail cruising day.

 

[swamps]

I'm almost sure it will be as good as all the other 4 strokes on fuel. I would think 14 to 16 riding hard and 18 riding nice.

 

[Vmax540]

well, with only 80 hp it may be hard not to ride with wide open throttle. 20 mpg, i don't see that happening even though it would be nice

Why not buy a 120Hp. sled ? ! ?

 

[TIMSMXZ]

well if they had a 120 hp motor in the phaser chasis than maybe i would. i'm only saying that my apex with twice the horsepower should not be getting better gas milage than the phaser

 

[phaz4]

so some of you think the phazer will get worse mpg then a 660 cat?