Does new motorcycle consume more fuel?

Aerodynamics: Aerodynamics is concerned with motion in air. The more easily a motorcycle cuts through air, the easier it will be for its engine to move ahead. This is precisely the reason why aerodynamically better engineered motorcycles are faster and also consume relatively lesser fuel.

Why has my fuel consumption increased?

Your spark plugs are responsible for sparking combustion in your engine. If they misfire, or are working poorly, this can affect your gas mileage in a negative way. Having bad fuel injectors can cause bad mileage. This causes more fuel to be used, and will use up more gas than you need.

Why is my motorcycle using so much gas?

There are many reasons that could cause a motorcycle to get bad gas mileage, but the most common and obvious reasons could be that it’s running rich, there is a gas leak, the brakes are too tight, continuous high revs, and mostly riding your motorcycle on city roads rather than highways or freeways.

Which brand petrol is best for bike?

1. Bajaj CT100 – 104 kmpl. Bajaj’s entry-level commuter bike comes at the top in the list as it offers an ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of 104 kmpl. That said, this motorcycle is the only one in the country at present to offer an ARAI-tested fuel efficiency of 100 plus.

How does motorcycle fuel consumption depend on You?

Gear Changes: This is probably one of the biggest dependency of motorcycles. The more you change gears during a ride, the more the fuel it will drink. On the other hand, if you frequently continue to drag a motorcycle in higher gears (so much so that it starts gasping) it will also not be very fuel efficient.

Why does a bike use more fuel than a car?

If a bike needs 200hp to reach 300km/h and a 911 needs 400hp then you can see the cD times the area is approximately half for that bike than a 911. “So the next question is, for less drag, why does a bike use more fuel? The engine simply isn’t as efficient at that load. Cars are judged much more heavily on fuel consumption.

How to improve the fuel efficiency of your motorcycle?

Healthier a motorcycle and its engine, higher the fuel efficiency it will return. Always ensure you use the recommended grade of engine oil in your motorcycle. Run your two-wheeler with the recommended air pressure. Lower air pressure increases friction and hence harder it will be for your engine to rotate the tyre.

Is it hard to look after a motorcycle fuel system?

Like other parts of the bike, the fuel system requires a little bit of looking after, but it doesn’t have to be difficult or labor intensive, it’s more preventive in nature. Fuel is quite often overlooked as a form of preventive maintenance on a motorcycle.