How to Check Motorcycle Fuel Consumption?
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Methods to check motorcycle fuel consumption: Reset the odometer after each refueling, record the distance traveled per fuel amount, or download a fuel consumption calculation app to measure it. Calculating motorcycle fuel consumption follows the same principle as cars - divide fuel used by kilometers traveled then multiply by 100 to get liters per 100km. A motorcycle is a two/three-wheeled vehicle steered by handlebars with gasoline engine propulsion, valued for its agility and speed, widely used for patrols, transport, and sports. Main categories include street bikes, sport bikes, off-road motorcycles, cruisers, and tourers.
I've been riding motorcycles for several years, and monitoring fuel consumption is quite straightforward. The usual method is to fill up the tank until the pump automatically stops, then note down the odometer reading on the dashboard. After riding normally for 100-200 kilometers, return to the same gas station and fill up again to full, recording the amount of fuel added in liters and the increase in mileage. Use the formula: (Liters of fuel added / Increase in kilometers) × 100 = Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers. This method is low-cost and accurate, and I jot it down in a notebook every time. Many factors affect fuel consumption: speeds over 80 km/h increase wind resistance and cause fuel consumption to spike; carrying a passenger or heavy luggage also increases fuel usage. Frequent traffic jams in the city can consume 10%-20% more fuel compared to riding on suburban highways. Regularly checking tire pressure to maintain normal levels and performing engine maintenance, such as changing the oil, can save a lot. Consistently tracking fuel consumption can also help detect changes in the bike's condition.
