Gs550L Gas Mileage

[Adler45]

Still working on mine, but was wondering what kind of fuel economy on the highway these things get. Mine will be bone stock, but tuned up.

[Calvin Blackmore]

what year please
what specific model

[scottp8113]

it's in his signature

i have the same question, but for a '79 550. i just don't know what the model letter is (any idea how i find out?)

[tkent02]

Around fifty, with everything perfect. It depends on everything it depends on.
All the little mis adjustments add up, as do all the little cracks on the throttle.

[DimitriT]

I see about 50 on mine. As low as 48 and as high as 52 depending on air temp, wind, etc. Mostly highway driving. It's a stock machine and kept well tuned.

[Adler45]

Thanks. I bought it for an econo beast on long trips. I went to chicago and back (500 ) miles on my Virago 250 once. Got 75mpg, but it sure sucked!

[82Shafty]

Thanks. I bought it for an econo beast on long trips. I went to chicago and back (500 ) miles on my Virago 250 once. Got 75mpg, but it sure sucked!

It didn't suck gas !

[nitroguy]

I get about 40, mostly highway (70mph), but I am almost positive it's in desperate need of a tune.

[zig06]

My '86 550e averages about 47mpg. And that's just normal riding, not going slow and not racing around, and it was totally stock at that time.

[ddaum]

My 1980 GS550L is very well tuned and I'm a big 'ol 6'2" nearly 300lb man. When I ride her I can get between 43-52 mpg. Yeah I know... it's amazing!

[Misterj1953]

My 81 550t Gets right at 50 on the highway at 70mph.