Hyperstrada fuel tank capacity
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Strada fuel tank size
The one thing that I didn't like about my Hyper 1100S was the gas tank capacity. I would run out at under 100 miles. Not good. I now have the California Cycle Works tank and can ride 200 miles plus, no worries. I know the new Strada has a smaller, more efficient engine, so should get better milage than my 1100. I look forward to some road tests that state how far we can get on 4.2 gallons. DucDoc2
The one thing that I didn't like about my Hyper 1100S was the gas tank capacity. I would run out at under 100 miles. Not good. I now have the California Cycle Works tank and can ride 200 miles plus, no worries. I know the new Strada has a smaller, more efficient engine, so should get better milage than my 1100. I look forward to some road tests that state how far we can get on 4.2 gallons. DucDoc2
Did the old hyper tank expand? What kind of problems did that cause? I remember reading in some old mx magazines they would expand tanks on purpose to increase capacity . Theyd pour boiling water in the tank to soften the material. Then dump it and apply a few psi until it cooled.
Right. Ducati is making such awesome bikes, I feel like they should be above this. Go back to metal tanks like Triumph has so people can enjoy their Duc for as long as they please without having to worry about such a bogus flaw.
My low fuel light came on at 122 miles with 1.8 gallons remaining in the fuel tank as I filled up 2.6 gallons. It actually went on and off a few times as I went uphill and downhill. Is that normal?
Will be testing the range soon. If I can use 3.7 gallons that puts the bikes range at about 170 miles. The fuel pickup must be located at the top of the fuel pump, in which case Ducati should be advertising the usable fuel amount not the tank capacity.
Will be testing the range soon. If I can use 3.7 gallons that puts the bikes range at about 170 miles. The fuel pickup must be located at the top of the fuel pump, in which case Ducati should be advertising the usable fuel amount not the tank capacity.
Joined Nov 2013
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Inland SoCal
What flaw? The 821s have fairings that cover the tank, so some swelling should not be a problem. A steel tank will dent in a simple tipover, plastic is much tougher. Plus it never rusts. Speaking of which....Gat, are you still above water there in North Florida? Could you send some of that rain our way?
I don't understand all the whining about fuel capacity. Other bikes that are similar in size and weight are not much different. Would you have bought something else if Ducati had listed the capacity as 3.8 gallons? Personally, I don't need another ten or twenty pounds of fuel carried way up high. And this is hardly a pukka ADV bike.
Now, if I lived where fuel stops were more than 150 miles apart, I'd worry. But I don't.
Joined Mar 2013
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Naples, IT
Live by the light, die by the light
Just yesterday I stretched my Strada farther than I dared only in my mind - 173 miles and counting. Light came on around 131 and my longest stretch to date was 158 and it took about 3.5 gal. The light usually trips around 120 mi and I nervously watch the trip fuel tick away.
Well, yesterday I was stuck in a torrential downpour and said, "Screw it. I'm just going home to get dry." As I passed 170, I couldn't stop giggling cause I normally pucker up at 150.
So, there's a lot of merit in testing the max range. 40+ miles beyond the fuel light instills a lot more confidence and milking 200 out of a tank with conservative throttle application is feasible, and quite a good range for this class of bike.
Just yesterday I stretched my Strada farther than I dared only in my mind - 173 miles and counting. Light came on around 131 and my longest stretch to date was 158 and it took about 3.5 gal. The light usually trips around 120 mi and I nervously watch the trip fuel tick away.
Well, yesterday I was stuck in a torrential downpour and said, "Screw it. I'm just going home to get dry." As I passed 170, I couldn't stop giggling cause I normally pucker up at 150.
So, there's a lot of merit in testing the max range. 40+ miles beyond the fuel light instills a lot more confidence and milking 200 out of a tank with conservative throttle application is feasible, and quite a good range for this class of bike.
200 miles?? Thats about 320km for a full tank!? I am nowhere near that.....What mode are you riding on?
