101.5 mpg on a Ninja 250

Phenix_Rider · 08-11-2009, 06:15 AM

That sounds like a good way to get killed in Jersey... I know I would be pissed at some kook doing 5-15mph UNDER the speed limit. Especially with all the accelerate and coast crap "hypermilers" do.

Mr Lefty · 08-11-2009, 07:23 AM

I love how he says he caught up and yelled at the guy...

ya fuck'n moron... that's a good way to get caught in a loosing battle of road rage... ESPECIALLY on a 250. it's one thing to do it on a 600 or 1000 where you can loose him quickly... but odds are that car will out accelerate a 250 when you're starting at 70-90.

and not sure how he caught up to the guy anyways if the guy was doing 90... it'd take forever for the 250 to get up there...

Dave · 08-11-2009, 09:32 AM

i cant fucking stand hypermilers.

Amber Lamps · 08-11-2009, 10:49 AM

I can't remember but do the older 250s take speed and odometer readings from the front wheel or the countershaft? Just wondering since that would make a difference in "perceived" mpg. Also, his tire change will also make a difference in his odometer readings. To be honest, I thought that this was a joke and that was the punchline. I don't have the math skills to calculate how big a difference his tire swap will make but it's probably significant.

tommymac · 08-11-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I can't remember but do the older 250s take speed and odometer readings from the front wheel or the countershaft? Just wondering since that would make a difference in "perceived" mpg. Also, his tire change will also make a difference in his odometer readings. To be honest, I thought that this was a joke and that was the punchline. I don't have the math skills to calculate how big a difference his tire swap will make but it's probably significant.

prety sure its the front wheel, now would the sprocket change affect the odometer as well?

Tom

Rider · 08-11-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

prety sure its the front wheel, now would the sprocket change affect the odometer as well?

Tom

Not if it gets the the speed from the front wheel. He did change the gearing quite a bit. So I'm sure that's where most of the fuel savings is from. He has no bottom end with that gearing though.

HurricaneHeather · 08-11-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Not if it gets the the speed from the front wheel. He did change the gearing quite a bit. So I'm sure that's where most of the fuel savings is from. He has no bottom end with that gearing though.

I can't imagine how ridiculously sluggish that thing must be after changing the gearing like that.

And did he say he was going 30 in top gear?

Amber Lamps · 08-11-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Not if it gets the the speed from the front wheel. He did change the gearing quite a bit. So I'm sure that's where most of the fuel savings is from. He has no bottom end with that gearing though.

Yea it comes from the front but you guys are very correct in the sluggishness dept! Man, why not just buy a scooter and get it over with? If your only concern is gas mileage....

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08-11-2009, 07:23 AM	#2
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I love how he says he caught up and yelled at the guy... ya fuck'n moron... that's a good way to get caught in a loosing battle of road rage... ESPECIALLY on a 250. it's one thing to do it on a 600 or 1000 where you can loose him quickly... but odds are that car will out accelerate a 250 when you're starting at 70-90. and not sure how he caught up to the guy anyways if the guy was doing 90... it'd take forever for the 250 to get up there...

08-11-2009, 10:49 AM	#4
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I can't remember but do the older 250s take speed and odometer readings from the front wheel or the countershaft? Just wondering since that would make a difference in "perceived" mpg. Also, his tire change will also make a difference in his odometer readings. To be honest, I thought that this was a joke and that was the punchline. I don't have the math skills to calculate how big a difference his tire swap will make but it's probably significant.