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5 Tips to Improve Your Motorcycle’s Fuel Efficiency

Aug. 11 2022 Ownership Tips By Biggs Harley-Davidson®

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A fuel-efficient motorcycle helps save money and cover more miles per gallon. That’s why riders often look for ways to boost the fuel efficiency of their bikes. If you are searching for a few tips, this guide is for you. Read on to learn more about improving your motorcycle’s fuel efficiency, and for more information, contact Biggs Harley-Davidson®.

1. Stay on Highways

Try to stick to highways or roads with less traffic when riding your motorcycle. City streets are usually high-traffic areas with plenty of curves and turns, and these factors can affect your bike’s fuel efficiency.

2. Track the Numbers

Sometimes, underlying maintenance issues can cause your motorcycle to consume more fuel than it usually does. You can find this out by tracking the miles you get on a full tank. If you notice a sudden decrease in the mileage recently, you will want to inspect your bike to determine the cause.

3. Adjust Your Riding Style

Many riders love to make their motorcycle accelerate quickly and stop suddenly. But remember that these riding practices can strain your motorcycle and affect fuel efficiency. To avoid this, practice slower acceleration and brake well in advance of when you need to stop.

4. Maintain Your Tires

The overall condition of your motorcycle’s tires can affect your riding experience and safety on the road. It can also influence your model’s fuel efficiency. To boost your experience and gas mileage, you will want to inspect the tires and adjust the air pressure to your manufacturer’s recommendations. You will also want to ensure that treads have sufficient depth and there aren’t any leaks affecting the fuel efficiency.

5. Get Rid of Extra Weight

Finally, you will want to ride around your motorcycle with a lesser load by removing all the extras and bringing only the essential items on your ride.

We hope these tips help you make your motorcycle more fuel efficient. If you need more advice or are still in the market for a bike, visit Biggs Harley-Davidson®. You will find us in San Marcos, CA, proudly serving those from San Diego and Oceanside.