2009 Suzuki GS500F Fuel-up Log

58.0 MPG on May 16, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:47:33 -0800

Miles: 190.0
Gallons: 3.276
Price: $4.25

56.6 MPG on May 10, 2013

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:29:51 -0800

Miles: 131.0
Gallons: 2.315
Price: $3.95

Notes: Cleaned and lubed chain at 8900 miles. Also checked oil level, was still full.

57.7 MPG on May 08, 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:58:36 -0800

Miles: 158.0
Gallons: 2.737
Price: $3.75

60.7 MPG on May 05, 2013

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:37:13 -0800

Miles: 144.0
Gallons: 2.371
Price: $3.61

56.9 MPG on April 26, 2013

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:21:54 -0800

Miles: 130.0
Gallons: 2.283
Price: $3.77

Notes: Adjusted chain at end of tank. I would guess I am half way through its useful life.

53.0 MPG on April 06, 2013

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:51:29 -0800

Miles: 126.0
Gallons: 2.377
Price: $3.74

Notes: First post-winter fuel-up. Lots of idle time during the winter, plus extended warm-up time for the first few rides. Checked oil, looked perfect, put in 1/2 quart to top off.

58.7 MPG on November 03, 2012

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 17:01:09 -0800

Miles: 139.0
Gallons: 2.368
Price: $3.36

Notes: Parked bike at Joe's. Likely last fuel-up of season. Put in 91 octane, filled as high as possible.

62.1 MPG on October 17, 2012

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:09:27 -0800

Miles: 183.0
Gallons: 2.945
Price: $3.70

56.2 MPG on October 09, 2012

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:43:52 -0800

Miles: 134.0
Gallons: 2.383
Price: $3.90

58.8 MPG on October 03, 2012

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:08:00 -0800

Miles: 151.0
Gallons: 2.569
Price: $3.89

60.2 MPG on September 27, 2012

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:12:17 -0800

Miles: 173.0
Gallons: 2.872
Price: $3.99

64.3 MPG on September 24, 2012

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:37:14 -0800

Miles: 169.0
Gallons: 2.627
Price: $4.06

Notes: Driving hasn't been as spirited recently, so this could be a real MPG given a more sedate riding experience.

61.9 MPG on September 20, 2012

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:44:42 -0800

Miles: 202.0
Gallons: 3.263
Price: $3.97

Notes: Checked oil, still full and looked like-new. Cleaned and lubed chain (immediately after fuel-up).

58.3 MPG on September 17, 2012

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:19:59 -0800

Miles: 178.0
Gallons: 3.055
Price: $4.03

59.2 MPG on September 13, 2012

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:04:22 -0800

Miles: 137.0
Gallons: 2.316
Price: $4.10

60.9 MPG on September 03, 2012

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:34:17 -0800

Miles: 228.0
Gallons: 3.746
Price: $3.77

Notes: Most miles in a tank, did not even switch over to the reserve.

64.6 MPG on September 01, 2012

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:39:57 -0800

Miles: 176.0
Gallons: 2.723
Price: $3.85

58.9 MPG on August 28, 2012

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:47:28 -0800

Miles: 188.0
Gallons: 3.191
Price: $3.90

56.7 MPG on August 25, 2012

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:30:05 -0800

Miles: 179.0
Gallons: 3.157
Price: $3.78

57.1 MPG on August 24, 2012

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:13:29 -0800

Miles: 135.0
Gallons: 2.366
Price: $3.78

Notes: Cleaned/lubed chain for first time. Will get in better habit of that from now on.