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Title: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: Daleroso on March 12, 2019, 02:57:04 PM
How many miles will an average sane rider go before hitting reserve?
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: Gliderjohn on March 12, 2019, 03:41:16 PM
What Guzzi? My Norge does not have a reserve, just a low fuel warning. 220 miles is about the max I would try to go.
GliderJohn
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: usedtobefast on March 12, 2019, 05:22:50 PM
I get around 32 mpg on my Griso.  Can not confirm nor deny my sanity.   :evil:
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: cognosticator on March 12, 2019, 06:12:06 PM
I have a 2013 with a Beetle map and I average 35 mpg, and at 130 miles I am looking for a gas station
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: twowings on March 12, 2019, 07:21:11 PM
2008 Norge 6.1 gallon tank  = 230 miles with about a 1/2 pint of fuel left
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: M0T0Geezer on March 12, 2019, 07:47:19 PM
What Guzzi? My Norge does not have a reserve, just a low fuel warning. 220 miles is about the max I would try to go.
GliderJohn

You didn't ask, but my 2007 Norge "1200" (1151cc actually) 2-Valve will get an easy 200 miles (6 gallon tank) with an [alleged] 1/4 tank to go on the gauge.  I would note that it goes 100 miles on the first "1/4 tank" and the next 100 miles takes it down to 3/4 empty.  Remember:  Fill up early and often!

"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire."

'Geezer
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: Daleroso on March 12, 2019, 11:33:38 PM
Thks for answering my question. Yeah, I dropped the ball not stating which bike. It's a '17 Griso.
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: pete roper on March 12, 2019, 11:59:53 PM
Once it's run in being ridden normally you should be able to get close to 200 km before the light comes on. Mine running Mark's most highly developed map I generally get 225-230 km before light on in warm weather. Cool weather or sticking the spurs in will knock it down appreciably.
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on March 13, 2019, 12:53:28 AM
I believe the 8 Valve Griso tank is only 16.7 Liters (4.41 US gallons)???? There seems to be a little confusion over the actual capacity, I'm sure some reviewers consider it empty when the light comes On.

Earlier 4 valves are listed at 17.2 Liters (4.54 US gallons)

On a recent trip with my 07 1100 4 valve I ran right out a couple of times as it was too far between gas stops
Both times it ran out  at 355 Km (222 Miles)
The reserve light came on at 280 Km then shortly afterwards the trip display started counting up to run out at 75 Km (280 + 75 = 355)

Over the 8,000 Km trip it averaged 4.84 L/100 Km (48.6 MPG) I think that's better than any other motorcycle I have owned.
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: bpreynolds on March 13, 2019, 06:01:42 AM
On both my previous 8V Grisos I averaged 30-38 depending on how it was ridden.
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: MGrego on March 13, 2019, 11:48:27 AM
What Guzzi? My Norge does not have a reserve, just a low fuel warning. 220 miles is about the max I would try to go.
GliderJohn

Same experience on my '12 Norge, 220 average before refueling.  I'm running a Beetle map. Depending on the wind direction and my speed, have made 250 miles on a tank.
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: PilotJet on March 13, 2019, 01:53:17 PM
Exactly the same as Bp... Both GRiSO's (13 and 17) average between 30 to 36 depending on who I'm with and where we are.
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: PJPR01 on March 13, 2019, 01:59:37 PM
2015 8V Griso with a Beetle Map - getting 38 mpg on average, and have gone several times now up to 160 miles before the reserve comes on...pretty good for a Griso.  I don't ride it like a bat out of hell, but nice cruising with occasional romps up to higher speeds and backroads.  I'd probably get 40 mpg if it was straight highway cruising...may try that on the way to Moto GP in Austin next month and see what I get.

Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: Daleroso on March 13, 2019, 02:19:18 PM
I appreciate the responses! I have beetle's map but it won't be installed (with help fm leone) untill get the bike back after the cam pisition sensor fix (58 miles new).
If I go north fm home there's 1 gas station (@ 80 miles) in 160 miles. Go east there's 1 gas station (20 miles) in 130 miles. All with sporadic cell service. Go south to the county seat it's 50 miles. Reno is 40 miles west.
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: Muzz on March 13, 2019, 05:38:48 PM
With my '03 Breva 750 I know I have had 270 miles out of the tank, probably another 1/2 - 1 lit usable left in it.  Mileage lines up with the AA figures for the distance.

I must admit to sweating just a bit.
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: Huzo on March 13, 2019, 06:40:24 PM

Over the 8,000 Km trip it averaged 4.84 L/100 Km (48.6 MPG) I think that's better than any other motorcycle I have owned.
In the real world at real speeds, that’s about what I’d expect.
Seen better, seen worse on mine, but with THAT MAP... :bow: :thumb:
Mine’s incredibly good.
As mentioned, if I had to I could strangle 500+ k’s but that would be at unrealistic speed.
Guaranteed 480 @ highway speeds.
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: zebraranger on March 13, 2019, 11:13:17 PM
On both my previous 8V Grisos I averaged 30-38 depending on how it was ridden.

Exactly the same with my 16 Griso...
Title: Re: 1200 8V miles per tank
Post by: Muzz on March 14, 2019, 03:58:37 PM
I believe the 8 Valve Griso tank is only 16.7 Liters (4.41 US gallons)???? There seems to be a little confusion over the actual capacity, I'm sure some reviewers consider it empty when the light comes On.


My goodness, that is small. :shocked:  Even the Breva has 18 lit, usable evidently about 17.5.  Never actually have been in the position to fully know (thankfully). :grin: