MPG questions: 250 Hawk

dclark1956 · 04-07-2021, 07:35 PM

Greetings,
I am using the stock carburetor on my new Hawk. I have less than 100 miles on the bike. It runs fine but I feel like it doesn't get the gas mileage that I expect.

I know many others immediately upgrade to the Mikuni carburetor. If I upgrade to the Mikuni, will I see an increase in the MPG?

Any thoughts are appreciated.

TxTaoRider · 04-07-2021, 07:51 PM

I think "results may vary" applies here. But if you're riding it like a civilized human, and the bike is stock, you should see 50-70 mpg. I dont ride mine like that at all, and see 30-40mpg...

dclark1956 · 04-07-2021, 08:00 PM

Thanks. I suppose my next step will be to see exactly what my MPG is. So far it seems I'm adding more gas than I thought I should.

Megadan · 04-07-2021, 09:09 PM

Sprockets, tires, tire pressures, your riding habits, even weather will all play a role. With more street friendly tires at street friendly pressures with around a 2.70ish sprocket ratio on a Hawk, with a well tuned carburetor 60mpg, give or take.

I achieved 74mpg on my first hawk with shinko 705s and 17/43 sprockets at a steady 55mph cruise speed with my tires at 32psi front and 38 rear. Bike simply had a mikuni clone, pod filter, and exhaust.

Dual sports aren't very fuel efficient machines simply due to their design.

04-07-2021, 07:35 PM	#1
dclark1956 Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 2	MPG questions: 250 Hawk Greetings, I am using the stock carburetor on my new Hawk. I have less than 100 miles on the bike. It runs fine but I feel like it doesn't get the gas mileage that I expect. I know many others immediately upgrade to the Mikuni carburetor. If I upgrade to the Mikuni, will I see an increase in the MPG? Any thoughts are appreciated.
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04-07-2021, 07:51 PM	#2
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	I think "results may vary" applies here. But if you're riding it like a civilized human, and the bike is stock, you should see 50-70 mpg. I dont ride mine like that at all, and see 30-40mpg... __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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04-07-2021, 09:09 PM	#4
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,089	Sprockets, tires, tire pressures, your riding habits, even weather will all play a role. With more street friendly tires at street friendly pressures with around a 2.70ish sprocket ratio on a Hawk, with a well tuned carburetor 60mpg, give or take. I achieved 74mpg on my first hawk with shinko 705s and 17/43 sprockets at a steady 55mph cruise speed with my tires at 32psi front and 38 rear. Bike simply had a mikuni clone, pod filter, and exhaust. Dual sports aren't very fuel efficient machines simply due to their design. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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04-07-2021, 08:00 PM	#3
dclark1956 Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 2	Thanks. I suppose my next step will be to see exactly what my MPG is. So far it seems I'm adding more gas than I thought I should.
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