Hello everyone. Got my monster 1200 2 weeks ago, brand new and i have done 190 miles so far. Im a bit frustrated with the consuption though, since im seeing 28 mpg average when most of the review/tests etc were giving 35-40mpg on average. I drive really reasonably, most of the time im in 2nd 3rd gear between 2000-4000 rpms, never exceeded the 6000 rpms as im in the break in period and traveling within the speed limits. Is it true that the brand new vehicles have increased consumpion during the break in period? Should i be worried and talk to the dealership? Regards Chris
My first full tank only lasted 80 odd miles, but now 700 miles in and the reserve light is only popping on over around 110 120 miles, so I think things loosen up after a few hundred miles.
That sounds better. Just ordered my 1200s stripe. Won't be touring though so mileage not a deal breaker, but 28 mpg is old school!
Last ride the dash said my average was about 42 mpg. Not going mental on that trip. I'm happy with consumption, much better than my v twin Tuono, that barely made it into the 30s for mpg!
It should improve. I have about 10,000k's on mine now and it returns about 180-200 before fuel light comes on, then I usually fill it up at about 250k's and it takes about 12lt.
From the figure on the dash, and if I feel brainy I get a calculator out and work out litres used since last fill up and trip mileage
