Hyperstrada fuel consumption/seat comfort

Lawrence of Suburbia · May 4, 2013

Would some of you lucky new owners be prepared to give us some ideas on your fuel consumption so far? Ideally km/ L, or L per 100km, which is how we work Down Here!

And - some early reports suggested that the seat tends to push the rider too far forward onto the tank, leading to the effect technically known as Crushed Nuts. Any comments on this too, please.

Questions relate to Hyperstrada!

Still awaiting delivery of mine, ordered January 18th - eta now 'May' - which we are in already!

Thanks... keep those reports and pix coming, please.

L of S

SuperTen · May 5, 2013

My first real fillup this morning. I'm about 185 lbs and 5' 11", my bike has 200 miles so still in break-in (trying to stay below 5.5k rpm).

Low fuel warning light came on 133 miles and I stopped to fill up at 148 miles. Took 2.92 gallons = 50.68 mpg. My average speed from the computer was 45 mph. Lots of stop and go and mostly all 2 lane back roads.

Speedo is 3 to 4 mph fast around 60 and 75 mph according to my GPS. 4K rpm is 60mph.

Smoothshifter41 · May 6, 2013

I am going to start putting in my mileage info at www.fuelly.com. It's a site that allows you to track your mileage and compare it with other owners who have the same vehicle. I think it would be interesting if a bunch of us did this. The hstrada wasn't in the drop down list so I just went to 'other' and wrote it in. Seems promising.

I only rode it for a short time today but my balls were just fine. I actually think that due to the upright seating position it will be pretty ball friendly. What worries me about the seat it's how there's a portion that is elastic in the back and it wouldn't surprise me if it cracked or split after a while.

R6chase · May 6, 2013

So far my average consumption is 5.2 L/100km haven't been maxing the rpm but its been through its paces, and my nuts feel great!

SuperTen · May 16, 2013

I have been getting 4.52L/100km average with moderate riding during breakin.

jerdog53 · May 16, 2013

S10 you only get that kind of mileage because your old....

ant1442 · May 22, 2013

I've been getting about 40mpg with the fuel light coming on around 110mi and it had about 1.5g left in the tank. i would give it about a 175mi range if your touring on it and about a 150mi range in town. I did notice the seat tends to lean you forward a bit if you sit back on it, or push you forward. My balls are fine though and i have over 600mi on it lol. I think the seat just needs to be broken in like a good couch. Its called a mid range tourer for a reason, so inhearantly the seat is not going to be as comphy as the multi, but i think it will do for a 25 year old smart *** like myself for longer multi day rides

Ride hard and fast

Anthony

SuperTen · May 23, 2013

jerdog53 said:
S10 you only get that kind of mileage because your old....

and slow!

On the last tank, which was some 75mph cruising and spirited twisties (well for Louisiana, more like small sweepers), only got 47 mpg. That was lightly loaded with panniers and topcase.

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jerdog53 · May 23, 2013

Still 47 is totally acceptable in my eyes...

maddoggie501 · May 23, 2013

Jerdog53, Im not sure we can get that mileage since we live at high altitudes and everywhere we go is usually uphill.

StefanR · May 23, 2013

Hello

I think the "Crushed nuts" refer to MY2012 and earlier of the Hypermotard
2013 has a much better seats.
I went for a test ride last friday and i still have my balls i good condition

jerdog53 · May 23, 2013

Oh! Right....

maddoggie501 · May 23, 2013

After this mornings off road ride I went to my dealer and tried the Canyon Touring seat. It didn't work. It was lower and hard as a rock. I felt like my *** was on the frame. I guess I'll be happy with the stock seat until Sargeant or Corbin comes out with a real Canyon Touring seat.

Dane1960 · May 23, 2013

I am going to find out how far this thing will go with a full tank. I need to know for long distance touring. I think at least 200 miles is what is needed for almost worry free fuel stops. The bike gets great mpg but looks like the usable tank volume is not 4.2gals. Maybe I will try and siphon all the fuel out and refill. I'm pretty sure I will be carrying an extra gallon or two on long trips.

gatdammit · May 23, 2013

I don't think 200 miles is possible, not for a reasonable rider that will 'occasionally' burp throttle over 5K, or even traffic/light-to-light.

175 sounds more reasonable. At least 0.2 gal is unusable and you would have to get at least 50 mpg to get all of that 4 usable gallons.

I went 30 miles into fuel light today and still only put 3.35 gal back in. So far, I'm equal parts ***** and doing my best to get less than 40 mpg with twist grip. I do burp the tank and fill to bottom of neck, probably over-fill.

Each time I fill, I shake my head knowing I could go much further. Maybe this weekend I will finally pack that reserve bottle of petrol and go find the limit. I'm not the best test mule as I just have to wind the 821 into upper rev's very often.

SuperTen · May 24, 2013

I may give it a try soon also, I have an MSR bottle.

twozzie · May 27, 2013

Bloody Fuel light

So, the bike tells me I am getting 53mpg, the fuel light comes on at about 95miles from fill up but am only allowed about 2.3 gallons (US) when I fill it up, so where the hell is the missing gallon???

If all I get is ~100miles between fill ups then its no better than my Hypermotard and I coulda spent $600 on a new 6.5gal for it and got further on a tank.

SuperTen · May 27, 2013

My fuel light usually comes on around 130 miles, and takes 2.9 gallons, so you have over a gallon left when the light comes on. That should get you to about 180 miles before empty.

riskfacilitator · May 28, 2013

First fill up. 240 km 3.8L left in the tank.

usmcstrada · May 28, 2013

Urban MPG

I have been riding in sport and touring and getting same results as superten. Has anyone found urban providing better mpg? I will do some test soon.

Hyperstrada fuel consumption/seat comfort

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