EFI vs.carbs.

relichunter · 02-19-2021, 05:28 PM

So has anyone done a fuel efficiency comparison on the hawk dlx and carbed models?

Megadan · 02-19-2021, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by relichunter

So has anyone done a fuel efficiency comparison on the hawk dlx and carbed models?

Oh, you don't need one. The EFI model will be more efficient as a whole. Some can argue that a highly dialed in carb tune can be just as good, but that level of carb tuning is only good for certain conditions, and then it's out of wack again.

If you are aiming for the best fuel efficiency, the EFI model will be your go-to. The carb bikes don't do bad, in a decent state of tune they can manage in the 60mpg range with more street friendly sprocket combos, and I have even squeezed over 70 out of one before, but that is more the exception than the rule.

wheelbender6 · 02-19-2021, 08:27 PM

Simple Rule:
-If you do not plan to hop up the engine, get EFI.
-If you want to mod your engine, get one with a carb. Even basic mods like an aftermarket exhaust and pod air filter will make an EFI engine run really lean.
-Correcting a lean mixture in a carbureted engine usually costs about 20 bucks.
-Correcting a lean condition in an EFI engine will cost at least 200 bucks.

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wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	Simple Rule: -If you do not plan to hop up the engine, get EFI. -If you want to mod your engine, get one with a carb. Even basic mods like an aftermarket exhaust and pod air filter will make an EFI engine run really lean. -Correcting a lean mixture in a carbureted engine usually costs about 20 bucks. -Correcting a lean condition in an EFI engine will cost at least 200 bucks. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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