Originally Posted by
onehundred80
The example is odd as it does not indicate anywhere near 33mpg.
The tank holds 15.8 US gallons, less 1.5 gallons = 14.3 gallons.
405 ÷ 14.3 = 28.18 mpg that's 15% out.
Of course I may be using your figures wrong but that's what you are saying if I take it literally.
I was running low on gas once and the low fuel lamp came on.
It took exactly 50 liters, which more or less confirmed that the tank holds 60 liters total, leaving me with 10 liters reserve rather than the 8 liters stated in the Owners Manual.
50 liters = 13.2 US gallon = 11 Imperial gallon.
60 liters = 15.8 US gallon = 13.2 Imperial gallon.
So the reserve can be safely said to be about 2 gallons (8 liters)
Info that might be useful one day.
Any idea why it is called a "reserve" ?
On most motorcycles ( and aircraft ), the reserve is a true reserve, you have to manually move the petcock(s)/fuel selector to the reserve position.
Is this 'reserve' just the amount left after the idiot light comes on ?