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| I'd like to know:
1.- what's te range of miles(distance) of the tank with this wonderfull motorcycle?
2.- how fast it is from o to 6 sec. and high cruiser velocity?
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| Fuel mileage depends on how you drive. Mileage varies between 38 - 50 MPG.
0 - 6 sec?? I don't know...but hang on...this thing boogies! |
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| I've been about 42~48 mpg with mine. About 200 miles on a tank, although I haven't run it dry. Believe me you won't believe how quick this bike is. It's a heavy bike but it dosen't feel heavy, and it flys.
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| I have a 2005 bike I get 43 to 46 mile a gal. This bike is quick for a 700 pound bike. S P Clagg
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| | just got the new issue of cruiser "buyers guide" and they rated the rstd at 105.3 mph in the quater, faster than the vrod ,2000 vulcan,c109rt |
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| The fuel capacity is 5.3 gallons, including just over a gallon on-reserve. 150 highways miles between gas stops is pretty safe; the instrument cluster assists the rider in keeping track of whatcha got left. When the fuel tank hits the 1/8th increment, the odometer/clock display automatically changes to a mileage count-up from zero -- 'good wake-up call. At about 11 miles, the primary tank kicks. Once you're on-reserve, figure at least another 40 miles before you're on-foot (though I haven't personally pushed quite that far).
Most of my riding is on the highway. You'd think that might yield the best mpg, but consider the very-substantial windscreen and lower cowling. Consider also that typical highway speed where I live is in excess of 70 mph. Wind resistance increases progressively as speed increases. In short, those two factors make for A LOT of wind resistance that eats up more gas; my mpg is typically somewhere between 35 and 40. I suppose that under 65 and steady, I might crack 45 mpg, but she's so touring-oriented that anything under 70 out on a light-traffic highway feels like loitering, and I just love opening her up on an empty straightaway.
Max hp doesn't occur until well over 6000 rpms. I had a tach installed from the start to help gauge my initial feel for the best shift points, but so far, I've NEVER revved her past 5000 rpm; what for? The 855 lbs. behemoth accelerates far faster than she has a right to, and develops quite a nice roar when loaded past 3500 rpm. Besides, max torque occurs at 4400 rpm; not much point in pushin' her much past that. I've never actually timed her, but figure 0-60 mph in just under 6 seconds the way I rev. A desperado might be inclined to push her a little harder and further in each gear, to just over 5 seconds.
A better question is how she performs from 0-90 mph. After 70 mph in 4th gear is when the 'bike's acceleration gets kinda scary; she REALLY comes on hard. From 70 to 90 mph is only a couple seconds, and she just keeps pulling hard. I'm glad the capability is there, but I don't use it very often. So, if you want a boulevard bully, get a crotch rocket or cruiser built for low-end torque, like a big pushrod V-Twin. The RSTD's 16 valve DOHC V-4's forte is top-end.
Cruising in 5th gear OD at 80 mph (3500 rpm) is effortless; the drivetrain is virtually silent if you're on the flat. There used to be some chirping at that speed and rpm range which was fairly disconcerting, but I had the clutch basket changed out (under warranty). As predicted by the Service Manager, the chirping is now much less audible, and occurs at a lower rpm/speed range that I typically just transition through. So the chirping becomes momentarily audible at around 40 mph, disappearing as I accelerate past 50, toward typical highway speeds. I hardly even notice it.
David Cox
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| Hello All RSTD Owners,
I have had my 05 for a year now and I get about 42 mpg average.
Just this morning I was hooking her up though some back roads at 90-100 no problem. Don't usually run her very hard, but sometime you need to flex the twins a bit and she's always ready to do it. She a little slow of the line but again as stated above, the top end is smooth and fast. |
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