Gas Mileage

fashby · 10-01-2006, 12:08 AM

My Viva GY200 163FML OHV engine got about 60 mpg on the first tank of gas. All over the road driving 40-55 mph.

I am using 15w40 oil and the motor is still pretty tight.

What mileage are you getting?

dlunt · 10-01-2006, 10:24 AM

Lifan GY-5 - mostly road driving. Mix of city and rural highway up to 65mph. And maybe a few an hour of slow dirt riding thrown in.
I have been getting 70 -75 mpg.
I have been quite surprised with my heavy throttle hand on the street.

42th rear sprocket probably helps a little.

gyjoe · 10-01-2006, 01:43 PM

Ditto for my Lifan. Last check was after I had burned most of a tank of gas in mixed rural riding and mileage was 74.8 mpg. Odometer accuracy was verified by gps. 46 tooth rear sprocket on this one.

tzrider · 10-01-2006, 05:45 PM

Close to 80 mpg on my Diamo which has the OHC motor and a 44 tooth rear sprocket replacing the stock 54 which was ridiculous. It's all in town with very little out on the roads. Just can't bring myself to run it on the highway when I have an old GoldWing that gets 40 and a SV650 which gets high 40s. Something about the proper tool for the job, I guess.

I see the Diamo more as a great around town bike which is most of my riding now days, and as an off road utility bike down on my place since I sold my 4x4 and have nothing else.

fashby · 10-15-2006, 01:10 AM

I adjusted the valves and got 65 mph on the last tank of gas. I just removed the baffle from the muffler and changed the carburetor settings also.

I think the catalytic converter may be to blame for the poor mileage. I am going to see how it runs with less exhaust restriction before I remove it though.

frostbite · 10-16-2006, 08:06 AM

I get about 65MPG on mine as well.

BTW, I'm 6'3" and ~200lbs

mule3010 · 10-25-2006, 01:40 PM

Mine must be a true gas hog. I only eeked out a measly 58mpg on the 2cnd tank.
Joe.

fatboy250 · 10-25-2006, 03:29 PM

First tank about 66mpg. But that was during the breakin period where I drove somewhat uncharacteristicly with on-off throttle with load. I will check it again soon for milage since I now have about 350 miles on it.

Jason

fatboy250 · 10-26-2006, 08:59 AM

73mpg when I checked again last night. I will check it once more now that I just drilled the baffle out last night.

Edit: Checked again at 80mpg with the baffles drilled. I guess I'll check again when I go with the pod type filter.

Jason

Cookie · 12-27-2006, 05:51 PM

My Roketa DB-05 just turned 200 miles and I am currently getting 106 mpg. That is doing mostly light trail riding and staying under 35 mph. (still breaking it in)

blimpman · 12-28-2006, 09:41 AM

Just my $ .02... Only my opinion.

Ride it like you stole it.... Use good oil, Clean the filter, change it frequently the first 1500 KM... Have fun....

I have broken in 3 bikes of different sizes like this and they run terrific... never burn oil, lots of power, great gas mileage. Locktite every bolt you can and check tightness frequently.

Check the link below for info.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookie

My Roketa DB-05 just turned 200 miles and I am currently getting 106 mpg. That is doing mostly light trail riding and staying under 35 mph. (still breaking it in)

dlunt · 12-28-2006, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blimpman

Ride it like you stole it.... Use good oil, Clean the filter, change it frequently the first 1500 KM... Have fun....

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

I second the ride it like you stole it method!
I also like the reasoning in the site you mentioned.

10-01-2006, 12:08 AM	#1
fashby Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 22	Gas Mileage My Viva GY200 163FML OHV engine got about 60 mpg on the first tank of gas. All over the road driving 40-55 mph. I am using 15w40 oil and the motor is still pretty tight. What mileage are you getting?
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10-01-2006, 10:24 AM	#2
dlunt Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camby, Indiana Posts: 494	Lifan GY-5 - mostly road driving. Mix of city and rural highway up to 65mph. And maybe a few an hour of slow dirt riding thrown in. I have been getting 70 -75 mpg. I have been quite surprised with my heavy throttle hand on the street. 42th rear sprocket probably helps a little. __________________ 2006 Flywing(Jianshe)100 2002 Suzuki DR650
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10-01-2006, 01:43 PM	#3
gyjoe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 230	Ditto for my Lifan. Last check was after I had burned most of a tank of gas in mixed rural riding and mileage was 74.8 mpg. Odometer accuracy was verified by gps. 46 tooth rear sprocket on this one. __________________ 2006 Lifan LF200GY-5
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10-16-2006, 08:06 AM	#6
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	I get about 65MPG on mine as well. BTW, I'm 6'3" and ~200lbs __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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10-25-2006, 01:40 PM	#7
mule3010 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville, KY. Posts: 85	Mine must be a true gas hog. I only eeked out a measly 58mpg on the 2cnd tank. Joe. __________________ <li>2007 Roketa RSX-E 200<br />03 Kawasaki mule 3010 620cc 4x4 utv<br />02 Polaris Trailblazer 250cc 2 stroker<br />06 Roketa RTU-90 ATV<br />06 Roketa Bermuda 150cc Scooter<br />05 3500 Dodge/Cummins&
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10-01-2006, 05:45 PM	#4
tzrider Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas by gawd! Posts: 407	Close to 80 mpg on my Diamo which has the OHC motor and a 44 tooth rear sprocket replacing the stock 54 which was ridiculous. It's all in town with very little out on the roads. Just can't bring myself to run it on the highway when I have an old GoldWing that gets 40 and a SV650 which gets high 40s. Something about the proper tool for the job, I guess. I see the Diamo more as a great around town bike which is most of my riding now days, and as an off road utility bike down on my place since I sold my 4x4 and have nothing else.
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10-15-2006, 01:10 AM	#5
fashby Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 22	I adjusted the valves and got 65 mph on the last tank of gas. I just removed the baffle from the muffler and changed the carburetor settings also. I think the catalytic converter may be to blame for the poor mileage. I am going to see how it runs with less exhaust restriction before I remove it though.
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10-25-2006, 03:29 PM	#8
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	First tank about 66mpg. But that was during the breakin period where I drove somewhat uncharacteristicly with on-off throttle with load. I will check it again soon for milage since I now have about 350 miles on it. Jason
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10-26-2006, 08:59 AM	#9
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	73mpg when I checked again last night. I will check it once more now that I just drilled the baffle out last night. Edit: Checked again at 80mpg with the baffles drilled. I guess I'll check again when I go with the pod type filter. Jason
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12-27-2006, 05:51 PM	#10
Cookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1	My Roketa DB-05 just turned 200 miles and I am currently getting 106 mpg. That is doing mostly light trail riding and staying under 35 mph. (still breaking it in) __________________ Cookie '06 Roketa DB-05 '05 VTX 1800F
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