How to Maximize MPG on Your Motorcycle

Most motorcycles get amazing MPG, especially when comparing them to a car. On average motorcycles can get 30-40 MPG and there are some things you can do to raise that number and absolutely maximize your MPG. This will not only save you money but also time on the number of times a week or month you will have to spend filling up your tank. Typically when a motorcycle loses and decreases its MPG, it may be because there is a problem somewhere and it is causing the motorcycle to work harder in an area where it shouldn’t really be pushing hard. So here are some tips and tricks to help you maximize your motorcycles MPG!

Cut the Aggressive Riding:

While riding aggressively may give you that fun adrenaline-filled experience, you may want to consider changing your riding habits if MPG is a concern to you. Habits like constant fast braking and hasty acceleration will work against you when trying to maximize your MPG. Maintaining speed and anticipating obstacles or traffic by reading the road will help your riding habits.

Take Highways When Possible:

If you’ve ever noticed, any type of vehicle usually gets better highway MPG versus city MPG. This is because when you’re driving in the city it is more likely you will encounter stops due to traffic congestion at stoplights, stoplights at every block, pedestrians crossing, etc. Stop-and-go riding is common and as mentioned before frequent braking can really affect your MPG. Highways will help you avoid these obstacles in most cases as there is more room and the speed is more consistent.

Fuel Additives:

Fuel additives work to help keep clean fuel injectors and mix with your motorcycle's fuel. High-quality fuel mixed with fuel additives is an easy way to maximize your MPG. Simply add the fuel additives in your motorcycles gas tank each time you fill-up. Fuel additives are designed to improve your motorcycle's performance so you can bet it will improve your MPG.

Vehicle Maintenance:

Staying on top of your vehicle's maintenance is a given when trying to improve anything on your motorcycle. Good motorcycle maintenance equals a good performing motorcycle. Some of the more important maintenances you should stay on top of that relate to your motorcycles MPG is your motorcycles tire pressure. Overinflation will reduce the contact area (and therefore available traction), and can make the motorcycle react harshly to bumps. Under-inflation or overloading can cause sluggish handling, heavy steering, and internal damage due to over-flexing, and can cause the tire to separate from the rim. This issue is either over or under-inflation is causing your motorcycle to work harder in an area where it shouldn’t be. Other maintenances to keep up with are a clean air filter so your motorcycle can keep breathing properly and oil changes!

Be Aerodynamic:

You may wonder why or how this could be a tip on maximizing your MPG. Wind resistance is and can be a drag on MPG. You can be more aerodynamic with the type of helmet and jacket you wear. Any aftermarket accessories on your motorcycle will also make your motorcycles engine work harder and drag more.

Conclusion:

Maximizing your motorcycles MPG is not too hard and actually very simple when you consider you should be doing most of these tips anyway to keep your motorcycle performing at its best. Maximizing your MPG will also be great for you because your dollar gets you more. It’s a win-win all-around. We hope these tips help you maximize your MPG.

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