For those of you confused of the fuel gauge. It doesn't actually measure the volume what is left. The floater measures the level of the fuel inside the tank not the actual capacity. Think of it like a martini glass or an upside down pyramid. The upper part contains the most volume because it has more area. but since the floater measures the level, then the lower part will contain less volume than the upper level. If its an even shaped like a square then the floater system will be accurate but it ain't like that. Most fuel tank had less capacity on the lower half due to packaging reasons for example on cruisers hiding the back bone of the frame running through in the middle lower part of the tank instead of having extra volume for the fuel.
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That's amazing range. I've got an early 2016 model that I've owned from new. I've never got close to that range. On the last ride, I had the flashing countdown at 96 miles. I know the reserve only gives me another 25. I'm a big tall guy who acts like a barn door as far as aerodynamics. Done 38,000 miles on the bike. Done lots of Europe. My half tank absolutely isn't half. Comes on around 75 miles. It's still the best bike I've ever owned
@@Banditmanuk that’s a lot of miles for a big guy on a mid sized bike; impressive. I’m 6’1” and 61 yrs, so I’m very happy to stretch my legs after a couple of hours in the saddle, so fuel stops are quite welcome. No one would consider me a fast rider😆, must be why I get good mileage. Ride safe👍
@richardwild-jones8147 I'm 60 and starting to get arthritis in both knees. I probably should be riding something like a GS or Tiger 1200. My wife rides and tours on a Street Triple, so we enjoy the naked bikes. It also gives clear views of the road ahead for the bit of filming we do. Enjoy the bike and take care.
Well Rich, 1/2 tank at 75 miles, therefore full tank at 150? See my little epistle above or below! We both know that the bike would have been even better with a 19 or 20 litre tank.
Great video. Spot on mate! I just bought my 2024 and my testing gave me similar results. Although nerve racking on the fuel reserve not knowing how many KM you got left.. Its good to push the bike to its limits when new so you know when in a jam how far you can really go when in a pickle! Cheers!
My multistrada has a 5 gallon tank and the fuel light comes on after 3.5 gallons. Got the fuel light today, rode another 20+ miles, and still only put in 4 gallons.
I've had my MT10 for just over 6 years and I almost always fill my bike at home on a paddock stand. I fill into the filler neck and a little time to get the maximum fuel into the tank. I have the Yamaha Touring screen on mine plus the essential Comfort Seat. Last summer (remember that day) my mate on a KTM 890 and I went into mis Wales from just south of Worcester. my mate had to top up his KTM at about 100 miles but I got back home at 146 miles with the light on. I put back into it 15.5 litres to full. There were stretches into Wales where we were well into 3 figures and generally dispatching lots of cars with ease (as an MT10 rider you'll know just how easy that is). My sums make it 42.8 mpg. Now considering just how much we were getting on with it and the fact that your Gen 2 has slightly higher gearing, I don't think that is too bad at all. Obviously for shorter rides it will be less mpg, but I didn't buy this bike to save money on fuel. I think there have been too many people listening to tales from the Yanks where they have silly little 3.8 litre Gallons.
How have you found the Oxford fuel bottle? I bought one but the thread for the top started to spin when trying to tighten it and it leaked. Oxford did refund me
There was a tiny dribble of fuel in the outside of the seal when I opened it here - I don't think it's supposed to be on its side. I did the same test with my V-Strom 800 (video coming soon) and kept the bottle upright and it was fine that time
I just came across this channel as I like watching any thing to do with bikes, then thinking that voice sounds familiar like marine fish keeping , then I see you and say yes that’s him , I have a rebel cmx500 and the tank will only hold 11 lts , so one day I will try it out to see how far it will go on one tank , where did you bye the fuel canister from .
Yep, I like expensive hobbies! It's an Oxford Fuel Flask with Oxford Fuel Stash - it didn't leak, despite being on its side, but I did notice some petrol on the outside of the lid when I filled the bike up, so I think it's probably designed to be upright not horizontal like I had it.
Great review. I have a ‘23 STRS and the fuel light comes on around 150. Instruments tell me I have anything between 45/50 miles in reserve, not tested it to dry though. Should we now call it an empty street?😂 any other sport naked data out there that is similar or markedly different? Look after each other. 👍
@@bazitube390 hi. The tank capacity is 15.16. I agree an extra litre or so would be great, particularly if you like to ride it as it was intended or tour on it. And I think they could have done that without affecting the tank proportions. Looks like a trend for manufacturers to reduce tank size (maybe designers are trying to move the CoG lower?). Ride safe 👍
Hello. Understanding you’ve had the previous gen MT10 (I have Standard 2020), I’m curious as to how you’d describe the comfort difference with the newer Gen SP, particularly as far as the suspension / B road comfort is with the SP?
Yep, had a gen 1 non SP for 2 years. I thought the comfort would be better but it actually feels the same to me. The difference is that you can make the suspension much stiffer at the touch of a button. On the stiffest mode you can feel every contour in the road (it's really uncomfortable but gives you good feedback) and I only ever use the 2 softer modes.
Thanks. That’s really interesting as mine handles brilliantly and is fine on smooth roads, buts it’s very firm on b roads. I thought the SP might be a lot more compliant but doesn’t sound like it! Thanks for your reply.
I have traveled extensively around the US on (3) 1997-2000 GSF1200 Bandits. They have all gotten very similar mileage to this. COSTS are a bit higher, but I like to stop about every hundred miles anyway
When did you get this bike? You haven't introduced it on the channel before & a comparison to your previous bikes would be an interesting watch. Thanks
December 2023 but I had a non SP for 2 years before that. I was planning to do a comparison with the GSX-S 1000 GT but I sold the GT before I got the chance. Gonna do a few more vids on the SP though, starting with a walkaround showing what I've done to it and also some exhaust vids.
So riddle me this - my new Tenere with 16 litres has the flashing bar at around 140miles. My Tracer 7 with 17 litres can get over 180 miles before that. ( and easily 200+ on bigger roads ). And I'm still running the Tenere in! So the upshot of this is the fuel range on my MT10 is roughly the same as my Tenere 🙄🤣
How tall are you? I am 6'1" but unfortunately older than you are. Just the same, considering the same bike with the same accessories as you have. Will I be comfortable?
I'm 6' 1" too and I find it comfortable for a naked but you can see from the end of this video that the long journey took it out of me a bit. It's quite cramped but it's more comfortable than my Monster 1200 was and I have no problem spending 2-3 hours on it
@@averagebiker If you've never reset it it'll be a long term average. Mine's UK mpg as well. Maybe I'm just a little be less bonkers than you on average then.
Interesting that the half way mark is accurate on the MT-10. It’s not the case on a MT-09 (gen 3). When the first block goes, which is supposed to be half the tank, you probably only have 1/3 left.
Great video. I’m thinking about selling my RR and buying an MT10SP but this reputation for having crap fuel economy is making me think twice. I suspect I may not be doing many long trips on it so it’s more for fun blasts and occasionally doing a couple of hundred miles so it shouldn’t be a major consideration but it remains a nagging doubt. What year is yours and when riding your bike around and occasionally putting the hammer down, how far have you got until the fuel light has come on…
I have a '18, decat, flashed. I generally get 25mpg or less so I RARELY Go over a hundred miles on a tank. Just part of the price to pay for that beautiful CP4😮😢😊
I have the original 2016 MT-10, ive done 7k in 2 years, i toured the highlands last summer and did 1000 miles in 4 days.....totally faultless. Whats the point of adventure bikes, i carried everything i needed and ripped loch ness road at 100mph, ness to Skye, 120 mph, you cant ride like i did on an Africa.
What a completely ridiculous motorcycle!!! Built for people who only do Sunday runs to the local cafe when the weather is really really nice. A total waste of time for anybody who "really" rides motorcycles.
It's actually a really good all rounder - I use it all year round and I don't hesitate to do long rides on it. Plenty of people even tour on it too - it's really comfortable for a naked bike.
For those of you confused of the fuel gauge. It doesn't actually measure the volume what is left. The floater measures the level of the fuel inside the tank not the actual capacity. Think of it like a martini glass or an upside down pyramid. The upper part contains the most volume because it has more area. but since the floater measures the level, then the lower part will contain less volume than the upper level. If its an even shaped like a square then the floater system will be accurate but it ain't like that. Most fuel tank had less capacity on the lower half due to packaging reasons for example on cruisers hiding the back bone of the frame running through in the middle lower part of the tank instead of having extra volume for the fuel.
Alot better than i was expecting to be fair!
Thank you for the review. Its one of my dream bikes.
This video popped up on my suggested feed and I thought I’ll give it a watch, instantly recognised your voice and then when you popped up on the screen . I shouted “It’s Reef dork” 😁 you make amazing informative videos, keep up the great work. I’ve subscribed to this channel too.
😅 Thanks man
I remember tried to travel with my Super Duke 2021, somewhere like Brighton or Hastings, so back with some pains ir stiff muscles .....
That's amazing range. I've got an early 2016 model that I've owned from new. I've never got close to that range. On the last ride, I had the flashing countdown at 96 miles. I know the reserve only gives me another 25.
I'm a big tall guy who acts like a barn door as far as aerodynamics.
Done 38,000 miles on the bike. Done lots of Europe.
My half tank absolutely isn't half. Comes on around 75 miles.
It's still the best bike I've ever owned
@@Banditmanuk that’s a lot of miles for a big guy on a mid sized bike; impressive. I’m 6’1” and 61 yrs, so I’m very happy to stretch my legs after a couple of hours in the saddle, so fuel stops are quite welcome. No one would consider me a fast rider😆, must be why I get good mileage. Ride safe👍
@richardwild-jones8147 I'm 60 and starting to get arthritis in both knees. I probably should be riding something like a GS or Tiger 1200. My wife rides and tours on a Street Triple, so we enjoy the naked bikes. It also gives clear views of the road ahead for the bit of filming we do.
Enjoy the bike and take care.
Well Rich, 1/2 tank at 75 miles, therefore full tank at 150? See my little epistle above or below! We both know that the bike would have been even better with a 19 or 20 litre tank.
@@RichardASK If only mine would do a further 75 miles once it drops to an indicated half!
Great video. Spot on mate! I just bought my 2024 and my testing gave me similar results. Although nerve racking on the fuel reserve not knowing how many KM you got left.. Its good to push the bike to its limits when new so you know when in a jam how far you can really go when in a pickle! Cheers!
My multistrada has a 5 gallon tank and the fuel light comes on after 3.5 gallons. Got the fuel light today, rode another 20+ miles, and still only put in 4 gallons.
I want to thank you for using miles and gallons rather than metric. Cheers and thank you from America!!
We do miles here in blighty 💪
I've got a 2019 model and the light is always flashing before 100 miles.Guess I ride different...
I did the same on my MT09SP its crazy how far you get i did a loop and go back to the petrol station i started at 200+ miles
I've had my MT10 for just over 6 years and I almost always fill my bike at home on a paddock stand. I fill into the filler neck and a little time to get the maximum fuel into the tank. I have the Yamaha Touring screen on mine plus the essential Comfort Seat. Last summer (remember that day) my mate on a KTM 890 and I went into mis Wales from just south of Worcester. my mate had to top up his KTM at about 100 miles but I got back home at 146 miles with the light on. I put back into it 15.5 litres to full. There were stretches into Wales where we were well into 3 figures and generally dispatching lots of cars with ease (as an MT10 rider you'll know just how easy that is). My sums make it 42.8 mpg. Now considering just how much we were getting on with it and the fact that your Gen 2 has slightly higher gearing, I don't think that is too bad at all. Obviously for shorter rides it will be less mpg, but I didn't buy this bike to save money on fuel. I think there have been too many people listening to tales from the Yanks where they have silly little 3.8 litre Gallons.
How have you found the Oxford fuel bottle? I bought one but the thread for the top started to spin when trying to tighten it and it leaked. Oxford did refund me
There was a tiny dribble of fuel in the outside of the seal when I opened it here - I don't think it's supposed to be on its side. I did the same test with my V-Strom 800 (video coming soon) and kept the bottle upright and it was fine that time
@averagebiker I now have a fuel friend, it can be stored in any position 👍
Enjoyed!
I just came across this channel as I like watching any thing to do with bikes, then thinking that voice sounds familiar like marine fish keeping , then I see you and say yes that’s him , I have a rebel cmx500 and the tank will only hold 11 lts , so one day I will try it out to see how far it will go on one tank , where did you bye the fuel canister from .
Yep, I like expensive hobbies! It's an Oxford Fuel Flask with Oxford Fuel Stash - it didn't leak, despite being on its side, but I did notice some petrol on the outside of the lid when I filled the bike up, so I think it's probably designed to be upright not horizontal like I had it.
@@averagebiker
Great review. I have a ‘23 STRS and the fuel light comes on around 150. Instruments tell me I have anything between 45/50 miles in reserve, not tested it to dry though. Should we now call it an empty street?😂 any other sport naked data out there that is similar or markedly different? Look after each other. 👍
they should have never reduced it from 17 to 14. that was a dumb move by triumph.
@@bazitube390 hi. The tank capacity is 15.16. I agree an extra litre or so would be great, particularly if you like to ride it as it was intended or tour on it. And I think they could have done that without affecting the tank proportions. Looks like a trend for manufacturers to reduce tank size (maybe designers are trying to move the CoG lower?). Ride safe 👍
Hello. Understanding you’ve had the previous gen MT10 (I have Standard 2020), I’m curious as to how you’d describe the comfort difference with the newer Gen SP, particularly as far as the suspension / B road comfort is with the SP?
Yep, had a gen 1 non SP for 2 years. I thought the comfort would be better but it actually feels the same to me. The difference is that you can make the suspension much stiffer at the touch of a button. On the stiffest mode you can feel every contour in the road (it's really uncomfortable but gives you good feedback) and I only ever use the 2 softer modes.
Thanks. That’s really interesting as mine handles brilliantly and is fine on smooth roads, buts it’s very firm on b roads. I thought the SP might be a lot more compliant but doesn’t sound like it! Thanks for your reply.
@@averagebiker Thanks for that.
My 2017 MT10 SP most i have ever had from a tank on reserve was 140 miles it really does dependon how you ride them
Totally - my gen 1 would get 100 miles to the fuel light more or less every time and I ran out once at 130 (half a mile away from the petrol station!)
@@averagebiker But had you filled it right up?
I have traveled extensively around the US on (3) 1997-2000 GSF1200 Bandits. They have all gotten very similar mileage to this. COSTS are a bit higher, but I like to stop about every hundred miles anyway
When did you get this bike? You haven't introduced it on the channel before & a comparison to your previous bikes would be an interesting watch.
Thanks
December 2023 but I had a non SP for 2 years before that. I was planning to do a comparison with the GSX-S 1000 GT but I sold the GT before I got the chance. Gonna do a few more vids on the SP though, starting with a walkaround showing what I've done to it and also some exhaust vids.
Hi do you want to sell the original mt10 seat thanks Mike
Sorry, gonna keep it in case I ever sell the bike
Ok thanks mine came with the comfort seat it’s to high for me nice video by the way
what a great idea! thanks
So riddle me this - my new Tenere with 16 litres has the flashing bar at around 140miles. My Tracer 7 with 17 litres can get over 180 miles before that. ( and easily 200+ on bigger roads ). And I'm still running the Tenere in! So the upshot of this is the fuel range on my MT10 is roughly the same as my Tenere 🙄🤣
How tall are you? I am 6'1" but unfortunately older than you are. Just the same, considering the same bike with the same accessories as you have. Will I be comfortable?
I'm 6' 1" too and I find it comfortable for a naked but you can see from the end of this video that the long journey took it out of me a bit. It's quite cramped but it's more comfortable than my Monster 1200 was and I have no problem spending 2-3 hours on it
It really depends how you ride it, mine 09 is killing me, I never know
What is the average mpg for your MT10? I'm getting 44mpg from my gen 2.
Just checked - says 41.4. Not sure if that's long term though. That's UK mpg...
@@averagebiker If you've never reset it it'll be a long term average. Mine's UK mpg as well. Maybe I'm just a little be less bonkers than you on average then.
@@stevecade857 But I bet you still enjoy it though!
@@RichardASKOne of the best, if not the best bike I've owned for fun and enjoyment of riding.
Interesting that the half way mark is accurate on the MT-10.
It’s not the case on a MT-09 (gen 3).
When the first block goes, which is supposed to be half the tank, you probably only have 1/3 left.
Great video. I’m thinking about selling my RR and buying an MT10SP but this reputation for having crap fuel economy is making me think twice. I suspect I may not be doing many long trips on it so it’s more for fun blasts and occasionally doing a couple of hundred miles so it shouldn’t be a major consideration but it remains a nagging doubt. What year is yours and when riding your bike around and occasionally putting the hammer down, how far have you got until the fuel light has come on…
Mine's a 2023 (gen 2). I get 110ish to the fuel light normally. I had a 2021 gen 1 before this that got about 100 to the fuel light.
Empty Tank. I like it.
I have a '18, decat, flashed. I generally get 25mpg or less so I RARELY Go over a hundred miles on a tank. Just part of the price to pay for that beautiful CP4😮😢😊
I did the same on a tracer 700 got 262 miles to empty
That's about right. Less than 1/2 the horsepower for twice the fuel used.
Haha I never heard the eMpTy 10 joke before, my FZ1 very similar range TBH I was usually filling up at around 130-40 miles with 2-1 bars left
Great video buddy, does it pull to the right if you leave go of the handlebars ?? thinking of getting one but the pulling to the right puts me off
Not that I've ever noticed and I've never heard people mention it on the FB groups. Maybe you rode a faulty one?
With the extended tank I get 458 km a tank😊
Same range as my Harley sportster 1200 nightster had. That is lousy range.
I have the original 2016 MT-10, ive done 7k in 2 years, i toured the highlands last summer and did 1000 miles in 4 days.....totally faultless. Whats the point of adventure bikes, i carried everything i needed and ripped loch ness road at 100mph, ness to Skye, 120 mph, you cant ride like i did on an Africa.
You con on a s1000xr though, with a pillion in the back if you want too…
you can on my Tracer 900... 65mpg is easily doable, 250+ mile range on a tank... cheaper insurance and better riding position
@@valebliz Until your camchain rattle causes engine failure.
Did you pay for that ridiculous “exhaust?” May as well just straight pipe it.
What a completely ridiculous motorcycle!!! Built for people who only do Sunday runs to the local cafe when the weather is really really nice.
A total waste of time for anybody who "really" rides motorcycles.
It's actually a really good all rounder - I use it all year round and I don't hesitate to do long rides on it. Plenty of people even tour on it too - it's really comfortable for a naked bike.