WHY Does The Ryker Get such POOR MPG???

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WHY Does The Ryker Get such POOR MPG???

#1 Post by Aufgeblssen47 » Sun Jul 07, 2019 11:32 am

I mean, I get only around 33-34 MPG, and I don't even ride over 60 MPH! :oops:

My 1998 Jetta TDI routinely got 55 MPG, and it is 1,900cc vs. 600, 90 HP vs. 47, and a whole lot HEAVIER!!! Proportionally, the Ryker should get well over 100 MPG, IMHO!!! Seems like designers were lackadaisical!!! :sour: I'm sure it can't be THAT un-aerodynamic! And I'm sure the CVT isn't THAT inefficient! :oops:

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Re: WHY Does The Ryker Get such POOR MPG???

#2 Post by 904 Rally F1 Team » Sun Jul 07, 2019 12:21 pm

Because I'm on it 100% all the time!
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Re: WHY Does The Ryker Get such POOR MPG???

#3 Post by njfishfan » Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:42 pm

The fun factor is so high on the Ryker ....who cares about MPG
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Re: WHY Does The Ryker Get such POOR MPG???

#4 Post by Rogue » Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:26 pm

I agree on the fun factor and it’s still cheaper than commuting with my big SUV
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Re: WHY Does The Ryker Get such POOR MPG???

#5 Post by Aufgeblssen47 » Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:22 am

Rogue wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:26 pm
 I agree on the fun factor and it’s still cheaper than commuting with my big SUV
I'm not looking for rationalization. I'm looking for answers!!! :roll:
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Re: WHY Does The Ryker Get such POOR MPG???

#6 Post by cattleshow » Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:18 am

Aufgeblssen47 wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:22 am
Rogue wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:26 pm
 I agree on the fun factor and it’s still cheaper than commuting with my big SUV
I'm not looking for rationalization. I'm looking for answers!!! :roll:
Have you not noticed the very high RPM's the engine runs at. You would think it was an electric motor.
I dont think these engines are going to last very long. :cry:
Any thoughts on that.?
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Re: WHY Does The Ryker Get such POOR MPG???

#7 Post by rilawrence » Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:42 am

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I dont think these engines are going to last very long. :cry:
Any thoughts on that.?
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I think you're right, in that I don't expect the engine to last for hundreds of thousands of miles.
That being said, I won't ever put those kinds of miles on my Ryker.

The engine will last if routine maintenance is performed.
Just make sure the oil and filters are changed and keep an eye on the temperature gauge.
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Re: WHY Does The Ryker Get such POOR MPG???

#8 Post by rakerrykerrider » Wed Jul 10, 2019 4:22 pm

I can count on 37-38 MPG and had a high of 40MPG. 900 ACE, econ mode only. 2285 miles so far. No B.S.
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Re: WHY Does The Ryker Get such POOR MPG???

#9 Post by Aufgeblssen47 » Fri Jul 12, 2019 9:42 am

cattleshow wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:18 am
Aufgeblssen47 wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:22 am
Rogue wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:26 pm
 I agree on the fun factor and it’s still cheaper than commuting with my big SUV
I'm not looking for rationalization. I'm looking for answers!!! :roll:
Have you not noticed the very high RPM's the engine runs at. You would think it was an electric motor.
I dont think these engines are going to last very long. :cry:
Any thoughts on that.?
There have been cars that have had CVTs (Honda, Subaru) and they got great MPG. In fact, that is one of the benefits that you SHOULD have with a CVT. Can-Am could have ended up with better MPG, but obviously didn't try to.
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Re: WHY Does The Ryker Get such POOR MPG???

#10 Post by rakerrykerrider » Fri Jul 12, 2019 12:27 pm

Just filled up again, sorry, but 40.8 MPG. I don't know what you guys are doing.
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