I guess it depends on how hard you are going to ride. Its Texas so there arent any hills or curves. I get about 120 miles to a tank with my 06 if I keep it under 10k rpms and under 100 mph on the highway. I dont like to run my tank down to low even riding in normal conditions. Ive only had my low fuel light on once when I purchased the bike just to get an idea how far it would go. Play it safe and keep it topped off is my opinion.
Riding across texas
So im about to go on a long journey across Texas from El Paso to Fort worth. Im not sure how ill do on gas or if a tank will even get me from city to city. Im not trying to get stranded in the middle of no where. Anyone make this trip or have any advise besides a gas can? Thanks!
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I just google mapped a gas station every 170 miles when I rode from Phoenix to LA. Just be smart and plan your logistics a little. I get about 180 to a tank if I keep it at like 8-8.5k RPM. If you know how much you get to a tank just map it out first.
With the way my 2009 is currently set up, I get about 120 miles before the low fuel light comes on (about 1 gallon left). I get about the same mileage whether I ride it hard or not.
I'm sure you can find a station every 120 - 150 miles. You will prolly want to take a break and stretch that often anyway.
I'm sure you can find a station every 120 - 150 miles. You will prolly want to take a break and stretch that often anyway.
Head down towards San Antonio.........atleast then you hit Hill Country enroute.......adds a few miles but definitely worth it
When you get to Kerrville fill up with gas---ride the three sisters route and then head to Fort Worth
When you get to Kerrville fill up with gas---ride the three sisters route and then head to Fort Worth
Forget worrying about gas - you need to stay jacked up on Red Bull or Amp. That is one [email protected]@ ride that seems to go on for-friggin-ever!
If you're taking the interstate then you'll probably be hitting a fuel station of some sort every 50-60 miles at most. I've been both ways thru there quite a few times
The three sisters is definitely worth the detour. Trust RiversZZR and I on this one.Head down towards San Antonio.........atleast then you hit Hill Country enroute.......adds a few miles but definitely worth it
When you get to Kerrville fill up with gas---ride the three sisters route and then head to Fort Worth
Head down towards San Antonio.........atleast then you hit Hill Country enroute.......adds a few miles but definitely worth it
When you get to Kerrville fill up with gas---ride the three sisters route and then head to Fort Worth
Yup, The Three Sisters is a must! If you plan to hit them on a weekend, let me know if you need a guide.The three sisters is definitely worth the detour. Trust RiversZZR and I on this one.
Wtf? It's texas not Africa. I'm 100% positive there will be a gas station every 25 miles at least.
If you can't make a tank last that long, you have other issues to worry about!
If you can't make a tank last that long, you have other issues to worry about!
You definitely "ain't from 'round here..."I guess it depends on how hard you are going to ride. Its Texas so there arent any hills or curves.
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