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Lug_Nut 04-11-2007 05:05 PM

The 1982 Honda CM450E I had would consistently better 65 mpg at sustained highway speeds, but was a bit small for comfortable fit on long rides. I bought an 81 GL1100 GoldWing (with Vetter aftermarket fairing) that returned mid 50's. I then fell in love with the GL1500 and it's silky six, but that one "only" returned 45 mpg. I sold that one for the cash to buy my Sonett.

SVOboy 04-11-2007 05:12 PM

Honda still makes the nighthawk, :), just for information's sake.

slurp812 05-18-2007 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill in Houston (Post 47170)
The Ninja 250 was a 2-stroke. Not sure about the 500.

Ninja 250 is a 4-stroke.

I have a 1984 RZ350 Yamaha, now thats a 2 stroke. at its best it may get 35-40 mpg. Wont even think of hypermileing that....

MetroMPG 05-18-2007 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill in Houston (Post 47077)
I think you would want a smaller rear sprocket to reduce cruising revs.

Whoops. Right you are. I get confused sometimes... :o

Quote:

I always wanted to hear one of those Ninja 250s hit the redline. Had to sound like an F1 car...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV0-RtbUty4

MetroMPG 05-18-2007 09:01 AM

I see Honda's now offering a CBR 125 cc bike:

https://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007%5C0...768918-320.jpg

With a 1 cylinder 4-stroke. 13 hp... Oooo!

MetroMPG 05-18-2007 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slurp812 (Post 51753)
I have a 1984 RZ350 Yamaha, now thats a 2 stroke. at its best it may get 35-40 mpg. Wont even think of hypermileing that....

I came very close to buying that instead of the Ninja 250. Guess I made the right choice in hindsight (regarding FE, I mean).

SVOboy 05-18-2007 09:46 AM

Link to the cbr 125?

slurp812 05-18-2007 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroMPG (Post 51756)
I came very close to buying that instead of the Ninja 250. Guess I made the right choice in hindsight (regarding FE, I mean).

YES, 2-strokes are not as environmentally friendly. but bang for the size is off the charts...

MetroMPG 05-18-2007 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SVOboy (Post 51759)
Link to the cbr 125?

Is google broken? ;)

Try: https://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/hon...125_r_2006.php

SVOboy 05-18-2007 10:56 AM

My google is set on japanese...and honda doesn't have it listed, :)


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