How to Calculate Motorcycle Fuel Consumption?
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Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers = Volume of fuel consumed (liters) ÷ Distance traveled on that fuel (kilometers) × 100. For example: If a car consumes 4 liters of fuel to travel 50 kilometers, then its fuel consumption per 100 kilometers = 4 liters ÷ 50 kilometers × 100 = 8 liters/100 kilometers. The fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 8 liters, commonly referred to as "8 liters of fuel". Below is an introduction to mopeds: 1. Definition and standards of mopeds: Regardless of the driving method, the maximum design speed of a moped must not exceed 50km/h. If an internal combustion engine is used, its displacement must not exceed 50ml. If it is electrically driven, the total rated output power of the motor must not exceed 4KW. 2. Requirements for driving a moped: To drive a moped, one must be at least 16 years old, with a height of 1.45 meters or more, vision of 0.7 or above (or corrected to 0.7 or above), no red-green color blindness, normal hearing, and no physical defects or diseases that hinder safe driving. After passing a medical examination and the traffic rules and driving skills tests conducted by the public security authorities, a moped driver's license will be issued. For licensed mopeds, a medical examination is required every two years, and those who fail are not allowed to continue driving.
I'm a seasoned motorcycle rider, and fuel consumption calculation is quite practical. My usual method is to first fill up the tank and note the odometer reading, say 10,000 kilometers. Then, I ride normally for a while, like commuting or cruising for about 200 kilometers, before filling up the tank again to see how many liters were added. For example, if I added 7 liters after riding 200 kilometers, the fuel consumption would be (7 ÷ 200) × 100 = 3.5 liters per 100 kilometers. Remember, it's crucial to measure after each full tank for accuracy—don’t top up midway. There are many factors affecting fuel consumption: cruising at high speeds with less wind resistance can reduce it to around 2.8 liters, while frequent stops and starts in city traffic can push it up to 4 liters. I prefer using a mobile app to record data for easy comparison and to track maintenance effects, like a 0.3-liter drop after regular oil changes or air filter cleaning. After years of riding, I’ve learned that smooth acceleration, not aggressive throttle use, is key to saving fuel.
