Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original

Kx5`s gas suction.

(1/2) > >>

apple:
Hey guys,
Anyone know what kind of gas mileage you get from the KX500? I have a lot of dez riding coming up. Someone told me these things really suck the gas and blah blah blah only 50 miles to a large IMS tank. I`m hoping he`s seriously uninformed.

Thanks,
Jack

Polar-Bus:

--- Quote from: apple on August 20, 2006, 10:06:59 AM ---Hey guys,
Anyone know what kind of gas mileage you get from the KX500? I have a lot of dez riding coming up. Someone told me these things really suck the gas and blah blah blah only 50 miles to a large IMS tank. I`m hoping he`s seriously uninformed.

Thanks,
Jack

--- End quote ---

This is almost impossible to accurately answer your question. There are SO many variables to what dictates "fuel milage". First off how will you even measure milage on a stock KX500? (unless you have already added an odometer of course). Gearing, relative engine load, rider throttle input, all play major roles in fuel economy (or lack of)

Paul:
I was seeing ~ 40 miles to a tank riding fast "A" singletrack out here in Arizona on the stock tank.

b0dem:
I can see around 40 miles. Mines dry after a couple hours of playing in the mud. these things suck some gas!

apple:
I was looking for a ballpark idea. If you can get near 40 miles to a tank, then no problem. Reason I ask is my favorite dex loop is about 60 miles and I`m pretty sure I can make it without stopping with the tank I have. I`ll have the bike geared tall so that will help things.

thanks,

Jack

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page