Ducati Monster 1100 EVO Fuel Consumption

[godudi]

Hi

My monster 1100 evo average fuel consumption when I *only* ride in the city is about 1:10 (120 km per tank (12L))
Is this normal? 

David

[hambo]

soun ds a bit low for an 1100 two valve .....but if you are heavy on the throttle....it would be at the low end of my expectations..for comp my 1000ds two valve gets 180klm  round town from 14l

[mattyvas]

That does seem a little low, I would have thought that with a 2V even in city traffic you would still be seeing 160k's
But then as Hambo said it would depend on how heavy you are on the throttle.

When I do commute which is not very often my S4Rs will do the sort of numbers you are talking about.
I'm guessing that it's stock still?

[stopintime]

Only time I get even close to those numbers is at the track with a thirsty modified engine.

I'd say it's not normal, but that doesn't have to mean something's wrong...

Fellow club member had the same lousy mileage on his ds1000 bike. I knew he was a very careful rider (maybe low revs) and he told me about his 2 - 3.000 revs riding. For the next 100km I ordered him to stay at/over 5.000 revs. He did and we then measured consumption to be just a little over half. (from 10L/100km to 6L/100km)

[Mr.S2R]

My S2R 1000 has modified air box, chipped, and full termis.  It will get about 180km out of 11 litres (that is when the reserve light comes on).  That is city riding, I am not easy on the throttle, but not excessively heavy either.  Country riding will see about 220km before reserve and max 250km.  Hope this helps 

[godudi]

Only time I get even close to those numbers is at the track with a thirsty modified engine.

I'd say it's not normal, but that doesn't have to mean something's wrong...

Fellow club member had the same lousy mileage on his ds1000 bike. I knew he was a very careful rider (maybe low revs) and he told me about his 2 - 3.000 revs riding. For the next 100km I ordered him to stay at/over 5.000 revs. He did and we then measured consumption to be just a little over half. (from 10L/100km to 6L/100km)

I usually rev up to 6000 revs, but less on average. :S

[godudi]

That does seem a little low, I would have thought that with a 2V even in city traffic you would still be seeing 160k's
But then as Hambo said it would depend on how heavy you are on the throttle.

When I do commute which is not very often my S4Rs will do the sort of numbers you are talking about.
I'm guessing that it's stock still?

Yes, it is a stock bike at the moment..
I rev up to 6000 revs, is that considered to be heavy on the throttle?

[stopintime]

Yes, it is a stock bike at the moment..
I rev up to 6000 revs, is that considered to be heavy on the throttle?

No 

Check your consumption on a longer ride without many stop & go's. If it's still that bad, see the dealer and have them adjust 'everything'.

[Narflar]

I don't think that's normal.  On my Evo, I hit 100 Miles (160km) and the low fuel light comes on.  Maybe your fuel sensor is off.  Isn't it just a float?

[godudi]

I don't think that's normal.  On my Evo, I hit 100 Miles (160km) and the low fuel light comes on.  Maybe your fuel sensor is off.  Isn't it just a float?

I believe that the fuel sensor is not faulty because I measure the Litres that I put back in.

[godudi]

No 

Check your consumption on a longer ride without many stop & go's. If it's still that bad, see the dealer and have them adjust 'everything'.

The low fuel light lit after approx. 175 KM when I ride on highways.

I am afraid that the dealer will "adjust" everything and make the situation even worse. Anyway, Is it possible to make wrong adjustments or should I trust my dealer?

[stopintime]

How much had been consumed when the light came on at 175km?

If it's around 10L - it's getting closer to acceptable, depending on speed. I know that steady 100km will give me 200km/10L and very high speeds ~110km/10L.

If it was me, buying a new bike, riding it moderately in stock trim with that kind of consumption, I'd see the dealer and suggest they adjust fueling or whatever is relevant.

[godudi]

How much had been consumed when the light came on at 175km?

If it's around 10L - it's getting closer to acceptable, depending on speed. I know that steady 100km will give me 200km/10L and very high speeds ~110km/10L.

If it was me, buying a new bike, riding it moderately in stock trim with that kind of consumption, I'd see the dealer and suggest they adjust fueling or whatever is relevant.

it was around 10L as far as I remember. I had another passenger during those 175km ride. we both weigh 110Kg (sum), does it change the picture?

[stopintime]

it was around 10L as far as I remember. I had another passenger during those 175km ride. we both weigh 110Kg (sum), does it change the picture?

Speed?

[bikepilot]

The length of your trips and temp will make a difference too.  The motor isn't very efficient when it is cold.  If your trips are often short enough that a good portion of the trip is done on a fairly cold motor, your mileage will suffer.