How far on a tank of gas?

[bad Chad]

Yes, we all have opinions.  Modern Guzzi tanks hold from 4gallons on up to close to 7?    I'm happy with a range of 170-210 with my v9. 

[JJ]

About 250 miles on the Victory Vision...and about 165 miles on the Centauro GT before RESERVE.

[Huzo]

Under perfect conditions it’s 500 km to dry.


However in the real world with wind, safety margin etc..
A safe 400-420 km, then you’re starting to plan your stop..
On the Norge the light comes on at about 410 k and if I refill immediately, it’ll take 18 litres in a 23 litre tank.
The light on the V85 comes illuminates with 100 km to go. It used to come on ridiculously early so I fixed it.

[twowheeladdict]

Where I ride there is always a gas station within 20 miles.

I met a guy once on a brand new triumph bobber at a gas station in Cloudcroft, NM.  He bought the bike in El Paso and heading home to Carlsbad.  I asked why he was taking the long way home in the rain, and he said the bike didn't have enough range to get him home from El Paso. 

Point being that range only matters if you don't have enough to get to the next gas station.   

[Ncdan]

On the 3 1100s I’ve owned I knew I could get a solid 200 but I always started looking for fuel around 150 miles.

[coast range rider]

Stelvio NTX, 8 1/2 gallon tank means I can go 330-340 miles. The odometer automatically starts a new trip count with about 1 3/4 gallons left, and it does not affect the existing 2 trip odometers.

[Gliderjohn]

My Norge and my T-3 start looking for a fuel stop after 200+ miles. The T-3 has somewhat longer range. Now a days my bladder wants about a 100 mile range.
GliderJohn

[coast range rider]

Point being that range only matters if you don't have enough to get to the next gas station.   

With a larger range, I'm still racing while you are in the pits filling your tank.
In other words, with a larger range, you can spend less time at gas stations for a given number of miles traveled.
Or think of it getting you there quicker without higher risk of speeding tickets.

[twowheeladdict]

With a larger range, I'm still racing while you are in the pits filling your tank.
In other words, with a larger range, you can spend less time at gas stations for a given number of miles traveled.
Or think of it getting you there quicker without higher risk of speeding tickets.

I top off my bikes before putting them away.  I always need a break every couple hours anyway.  I don't mind having more range, but I don't let that be a deciding factor on non-touring bikes.

[Off @ 90]

My  V7 Stornello went 430 km and on one tank . 18.5 L to fill after that ride.The book says  21 litre but  it's more like 20 litre useable on the V7s. That was on original 796 map . Heading down south next week  for the Burt Munro Rally
 so will see how Beetles map compares.

[Joliet Jim]

Two hours and I'm ready for a gas stop.

[Demar]

340 miles

[bad Chad]

You know, I make the effort the lay down good threads.  I don’t get credit for it, but I am one of the most prolific thread generators of interesting threads on this site.   Yet people still don’t bother to pay attention to the thread topic! 

I didn’t ask when you like to gas up, or when your dam idiot light flicks on, I said how far on a tank of gas???   


The rest, I don’t care about, start your own dam thread!

[lucky phil]

You know, I make the effort the lay down good threads.  I don’t get credit for it, but I am one of the most prolific thread generators of interesting threads on this site.   Yet people still don’t bother to pay attention to the thread topic! 

I didn’t ask when you like to gas up, or when your dam idiot light flicks on, I said how far on a tank of gas???  


The rest, I don’t care about, start your own dam thread!

Well in my experience not many people run their bikes till the engine stops due to lack of fuel. Is that the question?

Ciao   

[Huzo]

The rest, I don’t care about, start your own dam thread!

Jeez, I hope someone does..!
I like dams, especially big ones like the Hoover..
Or did you mean damn threads ?
Oh, BTW Chad.
If you were bored enough to count up the reads on your posts, I don’t think you’d be #1.

[Kiwi_Roy]

Yes, we all have opinions.  Modern Guzzi tanks hold from 4gallons on up to close to 7?    I'm happy with a range of 170-210 with my v9.

The V9 has a surprising range for what looks like a small tank, it would run on the smell of an oily rag.

[ejs]

315 km on my California EV before emty, stopped a car and a farmer drove me to a gas station. My first long trip on the EV.🚂

[tazio]

174 miles.
2015 GRISO 8V SE.
Stock pipe and map.

[blackbuell]

2007 Norge: 250 miles+

2014 BMW F800GT: 220 miles

2017 Indian Scout: 150 miles

Jon

[e.cleven]

I have ran out twice at 175 miles with my 2002 Stone.


Earl

[TOMB]

1976 Convert .

6 gal. Tank.

33-37 MPG.

Works well as I have a 60- 80 mile Blatter

TOMB

[larrys]

The low fuel light on my Cal comes on at around 150 miles. If I hit a gas station soon after it takes about 3.8 gallons.
Larry

[bodine99]

I can go 140-150 miles on my 03 Bonny. If I am on that kind of a longer ride that mileage or 2 hrs. I need to stop anyway.

[Guzzistajohn]

The rest, I don’t care about, start your own dam thread!................... .   Beaver dam? Hoover dam? What I want to know is where's the damn bait?

[DougG]

Hi Chad,                                                                       2-4-21

About 200 or so on my Cali 1400 (5.5 gal OEM tank)...pretty much the same as your bike.  However, I installed a "pony tank" in one pannier...another 1.5 gal. minimum, so the max range is more like 250 with a quick stop to transfer from pony to OEM tank.

Be well, stay well,
DougG

[kirb]

This was ~80mph most of the way.

Yes, we all have opinions.  Modern Guzzi tanks hold from 4gallons on up to close to 7?    I'm happy with a range of 170-210 with my v9.

[travelingbyguzzi]

Many decades ago, I was living\working in Hot Springs, AR. I often made the 200 mile ride to my hometown in NE AR to spend the weekend with family and friends. I could never break the 3 hr barrier until I got a bike that didn't need a fuel stop along the way.
I love fuel capacity. Even for my daily commute, I would rather not buy gas every three days.

[Perazzimx14]

I'd prefer a bike with a 1,000 mile range as long if I didn't have to carry 140lbs of fuel.

I have bikes with anywhere between 20L and 33L. I do like the bigger tanked bikes for less fuel stops.

For my current riding wants, needs and desires I'd be hard pressed to buy a bike without a 220 to 240 mile range.

[Moparnut72]

Right at 200 miles as I found out this past summer. I ran out at 200. I was riding with a couple of friends when the light came on. When it comes on I usually have to add 3.7 gals to fill it back up. On this trip the light came on I did the math in my head and I should be able to make it to the next town with about 20 miles to spare considering how much the tank was supposed to hold. This was as I was passing a station. Well I ran dry a couple of miles short. One of my buddies brought me a 16 oz water bottle of fuel to make to the next town where I filled the tank. It took 4.7 gals to fill it. I still haven't figured this one out, the tank is supposed to hold 5.4 gals. 5.4 Gals at 40 mpg comes to 214 miles so something was wrong with my math or methods. Maybe the pump was wrong, not. I am a retired weights and measures official and when dispensers go out of tolerance it is usually in favor of the customer. The take away is make sure I get gas before 200 miles. This was on my 1400 Audace. I once had a R75/5 with the 6.3 gal tank, 300 miles easy.
kk

[Perazzimx14]

Right at 200 miles as I found out this past summer. I ran out at 200. I was riding with a couple of friends when the light came on. When it comes on I usually have to add 3.7 gals to fill it back up. On this trip the light came on I did the math in my head and I should be able to make it to the next town with about 20 miles to spare considering how much the tank was supposed to hold. This was as I was passing a station. Well I ran dry a couple of miles short. One of my buddies brought me a 16 oz water bottle of fuel to make to the next town where I filled the tank. It took 4.7 gals to fill it. I still haven't figured this one out, the tank is supposed to hold 5.4 gals. 5.4 Gals at 40 mpg comes to 214 miles so something was wrong with my math or methods. Maybe the pump was wrong, not. I am a retired weights and measures official and when dispensers go out of tolerance it is usually in favor of the customer. The take away is make sure I get gas before 200 miles. This was on my 1400 Audace. I once had a R75/5 with the 6.3 gal tank, 300 miles easy.
kk

I ran out of fuel 1800 feet from the gas station. Fuel counter said i had 10 miles to empty. You wanna know how I know it was 1800 feet? Well I had the GPS on my phone and and it kept letting me know 1800 feet to the nearest fuel 1750 feet to the nearest fuel and so on as I pooshed the bike on the berm of the road. Oh it was a good time. That 20l/5.3gal tank too over 6 gallons to fill up. I do drill the filler neck for a little added capacity.