FUEL CONSUMPTION, SUZUKI GSX 1250 FA with time line

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  • @johnnytrain2472
    @johnnytrain2472 9 місяців тому +3

    Awsome video. I just bought a gsx 1250fa a month ago and the bike is nice. comfortable with good torque and just a blast to ride around. 250 miles out of a tank wow.... I would have never known.

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching 👌👍

    • @LUellenmoss
      @LUellenmoss 23 дні тому

      I just bought a 1250 FA myself and I have it at the Suzuki dealership now getting a oil change, new brakes, and they're going to put sport bike bars on it to lower them more in a sport bike arrangement. My question is, have you ever seen anybody do this sort of thing to this bike? Because I scoured the internet I can't find anybody that has put sport bike handlebars on a Suzuki 1250 FA

    • @LUellenmoss
      @LUellenmoss 23 дні тому

      I don't know you got my comment or not but I have the same bike but it mine's a 2011 and it's at the Suzuki dealership getting sport bike handlebars put on it new brakes oil change etc. Have you ever seen anybody put sport bike handlebars on our bike?

    • @johnnytrain2472
      @johnnytrain2472 21 день тому +1

      @@LUellenmoss I've heard of someone telling me to do it. But if i wanted sport bike feel on the 1250 fa I would just get a gixxer 600. I like the ergonomics of the FA.

  • @francescosola7833
    @francescosola7833 3 роки тому +3

    I have one and I confirm that on the highway the petrol consumption is low. Unfortunately in urban travel the consumption is too high probably due to the high weight of the motorcycle!

  • @daveloz1
    @daveloz1 Рік тому +2

    Great video thank you.... I have a 2013 model in black I've recently replaced the bulky exhaust with a beowulf exhaust sounds great but I'd say the economy has gone down a lot.... I noticed your gears are slightly noisy too when changing I thought it was just mine 👍

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  Рік тому +2

      Yes goes with a Glonk lol, not to bad if you hold the clutch for a minute but common we don’t have time for that, safe travels 👍

    • @daveloz1
      @daveloz1 Рік тому +2

      @@davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger Yes I'm just glad it's characteristic for these bikes 😀 ride safe 👍

  • @charleshoward1475
    @charleshoward1475 2 роки тому +3

    Interesting film. I have a 1250 myself a 2015 variant. I've barely ridden it to date. The small rides I have done left me thinking it was really rather thirsty in nature. I shall have a rethink on whether to keep it or not and perform a similiar test to the one you carried out here. Many thanks for making this film.

  • @Trottsatclevedon
    @Trottsatclevedon 3 роки тому +7

    Very Good, Bit easier way to work out your MPG mind than that... good fun though! The GSX has a 19 litre tank = 4.18 UK gals. (251 miles from your Brim to empty equates to 60.14 MPG!) On tour I always Brim it and refuel around the 170 miles mark, reset trip and off we go again (and normally I still have 5 litres in tank takes around the 14lts to brim it.. yet warning lights on) I do the maths and I know I am hitting around 60 MPG. Drops if you raise the revs over 4K but have been caught twice speeding in Spain on mobile speed traps in middle of no where .. Best I have ever had is 64, normal is around 58MPG on tour, in UK normally around 52 MPG pottering local (stop start all that). As you alluded to, keep the revs down and really pretty economical.

  • @robinwilliamson2897
    @robinwilliamson2897 Рік тому +2

    Got 234 miles from full to dry on my 1250 SALO 2009...great bikes

  • @Lonewolf-kw8gg
    @Lonewolf-kw8gg 2 роки тому +5

    I did a similar test on my Gsx1250fa a few years back whilst touring in northern France, I had 5 liters of petrol in my top box, I wasn´t taking it especially easy but not hammering it either , when I got to 360km I was already impressed and decided to fill up at a petrol station, almost exactly 18l went in so I had 1l remaining in the tank, I can easily imagine 400km plus is possible if you take it steady

  • @redleadervfr-v4906
    @redleadervfr-v4906 3 роки тому +2

    I have an 09 1250 Bandit and I always fill up around 200 miles and there is usually 4-5 Lts left in the tank. What a bike tho boy dose

  • @geoffgreenhalgh3553
    @geoffgreenhalgh3553 3 роки тому +2

    That's amazing. Good experiment.

  • @BlackCountry74
    @BlackCountry74 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Dave, I've not long changed my GSX1400 for a 2016 1250Fa and was a bit concerned about that light coming on and have been like others looking for some where to fill after roughly 160/175, was thinking of doing the same as you with a can but now you've sorted it, ta mate.

  • @AntonioBarba_TheKaneB
    @AntonioBarba_TheKaneB 2 роки тому +4

    I have an older generation 1250 Bandit, I know it can make 400 km on a full tank but I can't help myself but hammer that throttle, so I'm getting 300 top :D

  • @davidkirkham3818
    @davidkirkham3818 5 місяців тому +1

    Good work Dave. I have one of these bikes but never had the nerve to break 200 miles. I would though question the accuracy of the mileage. My speedometer runs at 10% higher than my sat nav speed and my sat nav mileage after a journey is lower than the speedo mileage. Have you compared a Google maps mileage with the one you recorded. Even if it was 10% out it would be a good result.

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  5 місяців тому

      @davidkirkham3818 thanks for watching the video glad u enjoyed it, I meter also runs a about 10% it’s crazy 👍👍

  • @ExMAB4
    @ExMAB4 3 роки тому +3

    Very very helpful film for me. I always worked on assumption of 150 miles then find a fuel pump. At a push 175 miles. Im blown away and so pleasantly surprised. Wow 251.4 That means in the real world I can push the top up range to 200 miles. I have a 2014 minter FA (6,000 miles). Hardly run in yet. I always suspected she was capable of 60mpg plus if ridden sedately using the massive torque in 6th gear. By 30mph im usually in 6th gear. I prefer 4th gear in 30mph urban zones for responsiveness. The Bandit engine really is a peach.... On the motorway it blows away my mates BMW GS.
    I presume you knew the quoted MCN miles per gallon figure of 38 mpg if ridden hard and 42 mpg if not ridden hard.... your experiment here makes a mockery of those figures.

  • @sergioadriao
    @sergioadriao 3 роки тому +4

    That´s impressive for a 1250cc! Until now, my best mileage 2up with top+side cases was 5.05 Lt/100kms. Its around 55.94 British MPG for a 2010 unit. . Mix motorway speed and B roads

    • @manbiteslife3110
      @manbiteslife3110 Рік тому +1

      5LT /100KM???????? ON A 1250CC???? suzuki are gods..

  • @souhailshamaissem7564
    @souhailshamaissem7564 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video mate.
    I am thinking about getting one of these bikes

  • @Tec2Nut
    @Tec2Nut Рік тому +1

    I have a 2009 naked ,ABS , my first bike in 30 years.

  • @ronlee9638
    @ronlee9638 Рік тому

    Thats good to know as I have the same model bike, when my bar flashes I start to panic .. time for fuel .. greetings from Australia

  • @Torqueix
    @Torqueix 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Dave, I did it. I bought a stump puller. Can't wait to go and pick it up. As soon as I've got it home, I'll post my experiences every once in a while. Let's see how far I can get with a full tank of gasoline. Enjoy your rides.

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  3 роки тому

      Looking forward to it 👍

    • @Torqueix
      @Torqueix 2 роки тому +1

      @@davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger - Hey Dave, now that I can look back on about two months of riding, I think it may be possible to give some kind of statement to how much fuel I consume with my own Suzuki GSX 1250 FA. So far I don't make it over 400 km per tank but 370 km to 380 km depending on how smoothly I use the throttle. Considerung the weather and street conditions these months I don't assume it to be too bad to need about 5 l/100 km. But anyway, I love everey single klick I've put on this awesome machine so far and will continue to enjoy it. Wish you the same.

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  2 роки тому

      @@Torqueix I’m pleased you love it, I’m very impressed with mine it’s a keeper I’ll never let my one go, long or short distance it’s 100% stay safe out there my friend and would you share my videos on social media 🙏👍👍👍

    • @Torqueix
      @Torqueix 2 роки тому +1

      @@davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger - You're right, it's a keeper for me, too. I don't want to sell it either; not because it being my very first motorcycle only, but for being so fantastic. Its character is what makes the circle round.

  • @MrPsiclone666
    @MrPsiclone666 Рік тому +1

    I commute mine through traffic so off on throttle etc 280-300 kms with a few litres to spare when i do a weekly fill worked it out at 15km/litre there abouts. geared 17/46
    My 1200 doing the same trip just drinks fuel but it is geared 14/48 🤤

  • @LUellenmoss
    @LUellenmoss 23 дні тому +1

    I have a 12:50 FA as well but I just purchased and I'm going to put sport bike handlebars on it, have you ever seen anybody else do this sort of conversion with the handlebars before for this bike?

  • @kjbunnyboiler
    @kjbunnyboiler 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for doing this so we don’t have to🤣🤣🤣. My 2015 FA has just turned 11k miles and it’s been a great bike. It does feel pretty heavy though pulling it out the garage but once moving the weight pretty much disappears. Not doing any distance it these day I tend to drop £10 of fuel into it when the bars on the display start flashing (orange light already on). Just put it through another mot this week without drama, great bikes with a great engine. It’ll be a hard act to follow if I change it!
    Oh in terms of fuel consumption round the doors I typically get low 50 mpg but these are < six mile journeys.

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your support watching the video please share to help my channel grow, great bike when they get moving as you said 👌👌👍

  • @rodneyhull9764
    @rodneyhull9764 3 роки тому +2

    Impressive.Appreciate you risking certain death and bike annihilation in the pursuit of 1250FA range figures. My own experience of this had me cop out at 200 as I didn't carry any spare fuel. That figure included some banzai East Yorkshire riding,so was impressive in itself. Cheers

    • @geoffgreenhalgh3553
      @geoffgreenhalgh3553 3 роки тому +1

      @@davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger My mate bought a 1250 like yours from South Wales and I rode it back to Stockport (it should have come back in the van but the weather was nice) I took it easy on got 200 miles before I went for fuel. I worked it out and it was 66 MPG. I got 50.85 mpg out of mine this week. Multiply litres by .22 and this will give you your gallons. Divide your miles by your gallons.

    • @rodneyhull9764
      @rodneyhull9764 3 роки тому +1

      just back from an almost 2000 mile tour of Scotland. 200 miles per tank was ok. But, that seat! So uncomfortable. Having a rethink about keeping the FA.

    • @geoffgreenhalgh3553
      @geoffgreenhalgh3553 3 роки тому +1

      @@rodneyhull9764 The 1250 seat is renowned for being uncomfortable. You can get a jell pad insert or try one of the inflatable pads.

    • @rodneyhull9764
      @rodneyhull9764 3 роки тому

      @@geoffgreenhalgh3553 Thanks.

  • @jamesbronson2774
    @jamesbronson2774 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice video thank you.I have a 07 1250s and 50 mpg is what I seem to get .The fuel gauge is not the best but you get used to it.

  • @edubassplayer2
    @edubassplayer2 Рік тому +1

    Crazy, more mileage that i remember with my bandit 650s

  • @antmensah242
    @antmensah242 2 роки тому +2

    This is a cracking bike which I’ve owned for 5 years but The fuel gauge is crap and once it starts flashing I’m worried and. Start Thinking about finding fuel. I go to 175 miles max because running out would be disastrous. Thanks for this experiment which would show that the bike is much more capable. My question is why do Suzuki list it as only 40mpg ? Mcn in their review say the same and this seems to be the official figure. Your test proves that it is way out. I know the gsx was a built as a budget bike so is it the case that Suzuki got lazy and didn’t bother testing it correctly ? Will try the test myself just to confirm but getting to 200 miles per tank is a massive difference when touring

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching please let me know how you get on 👌👍Dave

    • @axelfiraxa
      @axelfiraxa 2 роки тому +1

      For my naked Bandit 1250 with screen, panniers, a topbox and 60kg with gear pilion i got exactly 40mpg on tour. Without the pilion i get 43.
      I recently changed the gearing from 18 front and 43 in the rear to 40 in the rear. It is still sporty enough but runs a bit more relaxed. Havent tested fuel economy yet

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  2 роки тому

      @@axelfiraxa please let us know how you get on also post parts you used 👌👍Dave

  • @ricknash4694
    @ricknash4694 Рік тому +1

    I would be interested in seeing the comparison between E5 and E10 on mileage

  • @fatherdougalmcguire9129
    @fatherdougalmcguire9129 Рік тому +1

    Does the GSX1250FA suffer the same fuel pump issues as the 07? And how was ya arse at the end of all that? Seriously the seats are shite

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  Рік тому

      Ha ha, no problem with fuel pump fingers crossed so far, the seat is a bite hard but I alway keep going, thanks for looking at my video 👍👍 Dave

  • @Torqueix
    @Torqueix 3 роки тому

    Hey Dave, I'm about to get one of these awesome bikes these days. It's totally amazing what mileage you were able to accomplish. Freaking great, that's more than 404 km with 19 l of gasoline! What was your average and peak speed though?

    • @Torqueix
      @Torqueix 3 роки тому

      @@davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger - Watching was my pleasure...so you're welcome. :)

    • @rothmenmoto7962
      @rothmenmoto7962 3 роки тому

      impossible can get 300 km for 1 full tank in this bike....i only can get 200 km for 1 full tank....but if you riding slow below 100 kmph maybe you can get 230 km for 1 full tank

  • @bane8593
    @bane8593 2 роки тому +1

    dose it automatically switch to reserve. ps just brought my gsx 1250 loving it so far

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching my video yes it goes straight over the only warning is the gauge flashes, that’s why I had to do this test for pice of mind,
      Dave

    • @bane8593
      @bane8593 2 роки тому +1

      Cheers for fast reply just subbed to chanel

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers thank you 🙏

  • @foghole9449
    @foghole9449 2 роки тому +1

    Why do you talk miles, when you put in liters? In Canada were messed up to but km's is the norm now, although MPG is still a conversion I do. On my 09 I go around 250km, put in 12 liters, so approx.5l/100km or 55mpg. Good video though, could probably go 200 miles for sure :)

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching my video, well in the uk we buy fuel my the litre, and our roads are mark out in miles, so it’s just the way things are over here, but saying that when talking to people we tend to ask how many miles per gallon, it’s a strange one 😧thanks for your time DAVE. 👍

  • @MrLucagsr
    @MrLucagsr Рік тому +2

    I have the same bike and in normal use it is really economic. The problem is with this engine it is difficult to drive normaly 🤣

  • @PCG2022
    @PCG2022 3 роки тому

    HELP! : My 2010 1250 with 14k on the clock keeps picking up a intermittent buzzing/vibration? Ive tried everything to eliminate it with no joy.
    Bar ends filled with expanding foam (after market Renthals) Didn't do it after bar install for roughly 3k miles I covered so not the bars.
    Tightened every nut, bolt & screw in site. Including engine mounting bolts to correct torque settings.
    Dose it in neutral and more noticeable on engine break or with extra weight.
    Had new tyres, plugs, air filter, oil filter & PAIR removed. None of them.
    Don't think it's chain, tyres or sprocket related as it's present in neutral.
    Sometimes it's in every rev range and sometimes only around the 3k - 3.5k rev range which is expected but then sometimes irons out at 4k.
    The bike is riding me! as in I'm changing into 6th at 2k revs to try to not feel the vibes :(
    Really love this bike and it's my first bike too. Didn't have this issue for the first 4k miles ive done and now I'm not enjoying it no more :(
    Any help , Ideas or suggestions would be much appreciated.
    Great video Dave enjoyed it..:)

    • @PCG2022
      @PCG2022 3 роки тому

      @@davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger Thanks for suggesting keys though Dave. I have tried that😉 Even read somewhere someone's toolkit under seat wasn't wrapped tight. Tried that too😉
      Its a bugger. let's hope someone else who reads the comment may have had similar issue or on of your subscribers 👍
      Stay safe. PCG

    • @mirkoveselinov6041
      @mirkoveselinov6041 3 роки тому +1

      Check your time chain tensioner.

    • @PCG2022
      @PCG2022 3 роки тому +1

      @@mirkoveselinov6041 Thanks for suggestion. I've got it booked in a garage on the 14th. Think they going to check valve settings for me to make sure its okay. Will know more once the spanner man at the garage takes it out for a run. Valves apparently should have been checked at 15k. I'm now on 17.5k. Its seams to have got worse after topping up my oil. Recently had a crankshaft seal leak, now sorted so I topped it up. Got me thinking if the guy who had it before me was running it on full synthetic and ive been using semi? Could it be something as simple as this.

  • @tabryis
    @tabryis Рік тому +1

    50 miles a gallon? Holy fuck

    • @tonyinfinity
      @tonyinfinity 6 місяців тому

      It's an under 100HP bike, that's not that impressive. A 1250cc engine should be atleast 120HP, They could've used a 900cc engine and got the same fuel mileage and same HP. My old ZX-6 had 110HP and got 60 MPG.

  • @marjan7897
    @marjan7897 2 роки тому +1

    You could say how is 250miles in km

  • @Jandejongjong
    @Jandejongjong 2 роки тому +1

    Why would you run it dry?!
    Not logic to do the test like that.
    Just fill it up, ride a lot of miles, and fill it back up. Calculate your miles over the liters. Fill it up the same way. Mid or side standard. And fill it up at same gasstation. Different fuels different miles.

    • @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger
      @davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger  2 роки тому +3

      The fuel gauge is poor and loads of fuel when saying low, it was needed to be done as a once off 👍

  • @allan1062
    @allan1062 Місяць тому

    I am sorry but I have to call “BS” on your mileage.
    I get 260km or 162 miles from full (19L) to empty (0L)
    You get over 250 miles or 402km!??? Doesn’t make sense to me and I checked my 19 to o twice and came up with the same figures. Your UK gas can’t be that much better than my Canadian 94-96 octane Chevron gas

  • @willsterofleicester
    @willsterofleicester 2 роки тому +1

    Don't get insurance Carole nash underwriters Marker Study. I had my 3G gsf1250 stolen and burned in Leicester. I got £75 for incompetence and £50 for lying followed by a f off pill 💊 as settlement. Shocking very angry biker