1978 GS 750: Expected MPG?

[beardedmonkey]

What should I be seeing for MPG on this bike? Check out my pic -- I believe those are aftermarket pipes, but beyond that I think it's stock.

[tkent02]

Depends on your riding habits and fuel, somewhere mid-high 40s to low 50s mpg cruising at moderate speeds (60ish), less at higher speeds. Around town in the forties, if you are a speed crazed throttle junky a lot less.

[OLDENUFF]

I got close to 60mpg from mine before adding the 850 top end. Our gallon is a little bigger than yours tho.

[hampshirehog]

50 -60 taking it steady / touring. Less than 30 if you give it some beans.

British gallon.

[beardedmonkey]

Perhaps I should ease off the throttle a bit... Just had the carbs done and the valves rebuilt and I'm getting about 35. I'm a little nuts though...

[tkent02]

At least do one tank cruising easily, so you can determine if there is a problem with your bike causing it to use too much fuel... Then go back to thrashing it.

[7981GS]

56 mpg if you actually keep at those ridiculously slow suggested speeds.
48 at 10 over, 38 at 20 over.
33-35 if you are just crazy.

Pick somewhere in the middle and ride happy!

Eric