Vector vs Apex mileage????

[snoguzzler1]

Hey guys I have a 2011 Apex and figure I get 17 MPG in Canada or 14.5 mpg in USA Gallons. I'm considering trading in for a Vector to get the better mileage/range. Reading here I think you guys are getting 15-17 USA mpg so maybe not that much incentive either????
I was also thinking I could save some $$ by burning regular instead of premium, but it sounds like alot of you are running premium anyway to avoid ethanol.

So my question am I crazy to spend the $$$ to trade and maybe not really save anything??? I love the Apex and don't think the Vector will be better in any other way other than milage.
Thanks guys!

 

[MadMax]

Well I think I can help you a little..I have owned my 05 vector since new... Now have 10,000 miles on the old girl.. I check my mileage every fill-up... i average a low of 16.5 all the way up over 20.............. Most of my fill-ups average 18.8 or better............... Vectors have won the real world shoot out gas mileage average every year........... The only machine that gets better is the new 600 ace.......... MM.

 

[yamadoo]

I have both an APEX and a Vector. Hands down Vector is better fuel mileage, Apex is faster top end. Trail riding I like both, right now my Vector has better skis and studs so I prefer it. If I stud the Apex and new carbides it will be close.
In regards to fuel. Every tank the Vector will take 1 gallon less, aproximately. So at 4 dollars a gallon it will take roughly you 25 tanks to save $100 thats over about 3000 miles; for a thousand dollars it is 250 tanks of fuel.

SO pick the sled you want to ride -IMHO- it is not a money decision.

I am making a bid tonight on a used, new to me, Vector LTX. I have over 12k miles on my Apex, only ridden my 121 vector 300 miles but love it and hope to get a mate to it and retire the APEX.

Good luck.

 

[MidwestMike]

I bought my first 4-stroke, a 2007 Apex. It got 12 miles to the gallon vs. my Polaris's 10. I was happy.
But hat RTX was such a miserable ride I used it 3 trips and got a Vector GT, FI. Same trails, same riding style a week later, and I could not believe it when I got 16 mpg out of it. And no performance difference to speak of.

 

[Irv]

I have both an APEX and a Vector. Hands down Vector is better fuel mileage, Apex is faster top end. Trail riding I like both, right now my Vector has better skis and studs so I prefer it. If I stud the Apex and new carbides it will be close.
In regards to fuel. Every tank the Vector will take 1 gallon less, aproximately. So at 4 dollars a gallon it will take roughly you 25 tanks to save $100 thats over about 3000 miles; for a thousand dollars it is 250 tanks of fuel.

SO pick the sled you want to ride -IMHO- it is not a money decision.

I am making a bid tonight on a used, new to me, Vector LTX. I have over 12k miles on my Apex, only ridden my 121 vector 300 miles but love it and hope to get a mate to it and retire the APEX.

Good luck.

I agree Yamadoo, it will take him a long time to recoup any savings by trading in and getting a Vector.

And Snoguzzler, if you are getting 17mpg out of your Apex, I'd keep it.

 

[swmichvector]

you mine as well keep the apex. the savings in gas is so minimal its not worth worrying about. my 2009 vector ltx gt always gets 20 mpg. (American)

 

[musselmark]

20% difference

me and a buddy just got back from riding in Quebec, I have a 2010 Vector gt (fuel injected) amd he has a 2007 Apex , I averaged 20% better fuel economy than him.

 

[TRUE BLUE SINCE 1980]

I run my F.I. Vector Hard, we are flat out most of the day. I would have to round my numbers up to get 17 m.p.g. on my best day! I do use less fuel than my Apex buddy but not much. His light comes on and till we get fuel mine is starting to flicker , so what is that 1 gallon or less.

 

[JROCK]

When riding with my buddy hard with his vector and me on the apex he usually uses only 2 litres less than me at fill up. When im just cruising on my mine with the wifey on her vecto she can use almost 6 litres less than me on a fill up. Its all in how you drive. I also get 14-15 mpg out of my apex so its not hard on fuel for an apex put it gives you an idea how good the vector is on fuel