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My mpg counter reads 60s if I keep it under 55... Just sayin but ain't no one got time for that
... FASTER RED PAINT JOB!!! I LOVE IT!!!
When it comes time to replace my fz6 (hopefully) a few years down the road. The FJ-09 will most certainly be a great candidate!!
Yamaha FJ-09 leaked - Motorcycle news: New bikes - Visordown
ok all that i posted up there? i may have to take it back :spank:
check out these pics
Nieuw: 2015 allroadversie Yamaha MT-09 / FJ-09 - Nieuwsmotor
i must say i do like it. around twice as much as the FZ09. speaking for its looks
Yamaha has my attention
Close loop! Please correct me if Im wrong... FZ6 doesn't have a O2 sensor, FZ6R doesn't. The O2 sensor keep the AFR at 14.7 pretty solid in close loop with fuel cut off over lets say 4K RPM. I get the same or even slightly better MPG on the FZ09 then the 6R when it was all modded with PCV and the whole shebang.
If I keep it steady at 70 MPH I get 47 MPG on the 09, 45 MPG if I cruise 80-90 all day long (Huge tail bad and small saddle bags) That's with 250 more cc and almost 30HP and 25 ft.lb more torque!
Technology my friend...
That helps but my air cooled monster for real close to 50mpg without an O2 sensor. Then I went 3 up on the rear sprocket...
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Makes you wonder how that guy who rode cross-country on his Paginale managed it.
Makes you wonder how that guy who rode cross-country on his Paginale managed it.
It is still pretty sad the fuel economy of the high output small displacement engines.
This bike weighs 750 lbs and has a 1800cc engine and gets 62mpg at 65 mph.
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This bike weighs 750 lbs and has a 1800cc engine and gets 62mpg at 65 mph.
I love my FZ6 but having ridden the new touring baggers from Victory and witnessed the insane fuel economy and comfort It's no wonder guys who put down 35,000 miles/ year on their bikes prefer big bikes.
Not sad really, just a trade off. I would rather have the lesser economy and the higher output. I can live with 40mpg.
I suppose if the high output small disp. bikes had the taller gearing of the baggers, they would get close to the same mileage. But that would not be any fun. [emoji41]
My Uncle has a 2012 Victory XC with cams, intake, exhast and PC-V and tuned it's makign 113 hp and 117 ft lbs of torque. No, it's no sport bike but low output is not what it makes! It will run away from a C6 Corvette up to 130 mph. He still gets 55-60 mpg on highway. Don't get me wrong I love my sport bikes but I appreciate good engineering and design. I have a sport bike and a nice touring cruiser because you really can't get that kind of versatility in one bike.
I don't consider 113hp from a 1700cc engine good engineering. Now a Panagale that produces 195hp and 98 ft lbs from a 1200cc engine, that is good engineering.
As for versatility, the only thing the Panagale gives up is MPG. I do not ride bikes for economy purposes.
It is when it's making 113 hp at only 5,000 rpms. Modern V-twins are just as much a marvel of engineering as high output I-4 and I-3 engines with 16K rpms redlines.
No, not everyone rides for comfort and fuel efficiency but the older you get the more you will! I never thought I'd buy a cruiser but now I can't imagine having to ride my FZ6 across the country when I have a bike made for it.
To be fair, the Panigale that Dry Martini mentioned hits maximum power at ~11k rpm. It's not nearly as high revving as most bikes.It is when it's making 113 hp at only 5,000 rpms. Modern V-twins are just as much a marvel of engineering as high output I-4 and I-3 engines with 16K rpms redlines.
No, not everyone rides for comfort and fuel efficiency but the older you get the more you will! I never thought I'd buy a cruiser but now I can't imagine having to ride my FZ6 across the country when I have a bike made for it.
Let's just say, I find that small amount of HP to be lacking for so much displacement. I also do not like engines with a flat torque curve, they are so boring. This includes most V8s in cars.
As for older, I already am. At 52 I can not envision a world in which I will ever own a touring bike. With such examples of senior riders who still swing a leg over sport bikes, I don't have to.
You got any proof of this shakedown? Or is this just FUD?
While yamaha's middle weight bikes may be down on power, I have not heard of any decrease in their sport bikes. Ducati has not decreased their power output. Or any other manufacturer.
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