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MPG

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:19 pm
by Branyers14
What kind of mileage is everyone getting on their Forza? Mine just passed the 500 mile mark and I am seeing about 62mpg. 90% of my miles are on the freeway doing between 70 and 75mph. Not too bad but I admit I am missing the miserly economy of the PCX.

Re: MPG

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 6:50 pm
by dergav
88 UK MPG /...riding between slow and 65 MPH ...exactly what Honda claim

Re: MPG

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 8:10 pm
by Branyers14
I thought Honda claimed 68mpg for the Forza 300???

Re: MPG

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 8:28 pm
by wilbur
Mine should be at the bottom of my posts. While riding, I see between 63 and 71.

Re: MPG

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 8:34 pm
by Branyers14
Yep, in town I get around 70, freeway 60 or less.

Re: MPG

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 10:17 pm
by SteveP
Trip Computer showed 78.3 mpg today....that's an average over about the last 2500 miles. This is highest it's ever shown. Current warm temps may be helping. That's in town and highway riding, seldom go over 60 mph. I have tall Honda windshield with Laminar Lip and 150/70-13 rear tire.

Re: MPG

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:10 am
by gn2
Mine has averaged 77mpg (64USmpg) over 20,000 miles

Highest I've seen on a single journey of 18 miles was 105mpg, lowest tankful was 69mpg.

http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/honda/ ... gn2/234829

Re: MPG

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:41 am
by Branyers14
gn2 wrote:Mine has averaged 77mpg (64USmpg) over 20,000 miles

Highest I've seen on a single journey of 18 miles was 105mpg, lowest tankful was 69mpg.

http://www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/honda/ ... gn2/234829
Hey gn2, any mechanical issues over those 20000 miles?

Re: MPG

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 1:50 pm
by waybar
I've been averaging right at 68 US mpg, just what honda claims.
US and UK mpg are different, I think the UK gallon is not the same as the US gallon.
This site converts US mpg to UK mpg:
https://www.unitjuggler.com/convert-fue ... tml?val=68
68 US mpg is equal to 81.6 UK mpg.

Re: MPG

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 3:44 pm
by gn2
Branyers14 wrote:Hey gn2, any mechanical issues over those 20000 miles?
Oh yes.
Fuel pump recall done (but was still working OK)
Waterpump mechanical seal leak
Warped rear disc
Two failed brake light switches
Transmission needle roller bearing failure
Seized centrestand pivot
Possibility that steering head bearings also on the way out, need to get them looked at

Re: MPG

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 5:45 pm
by Branyers14
gn2 wrote:
Branyers14 wrote:Hey gn2, any mechanical issues over those 20000 miles?
Oh yes.
Fuel pump recall done (but was still working OK)
Waterpump mechanical seal leak
Warped rear disc
Two failed brake light switches
Transmission needle roller bearing failure
Seized centrestand pivot
Possibility that steering head bearings also on the way out, need to get them looked at
Wow, not exactly trouble-free those miles. You've said nothing reassuring. Any of this stuff replaced under warranty? Maybe I should consider the extended warranty.

Re: MPG

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 8:04 pm
by Walrus
The Forza computer says its getting 64.8 mpg in my mostly around town riding. Regarding the mechanical issues I've had the fuel pump replacement, oil light sensor switch (twice) and an oil leak from the 1st sensor switch repair, all were warranty, but still a pain. Running fine at the moment (2,300 miles), but I will consider trading for a Burgman 650 after several thousand miles. I love the Forza when its working, but from what I hear on the forum, and my experience with the scooter, it isn't as trouble free as I expected from Honda.

Re: MPG

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:34 am
by gn2
Its still under warranty and everything has been sorted by my dealer.

Re: MPG

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 2:52 am
by Mister Paul
Branyers14 wrote:
gn2 wrote:
Branyers14 wrote:Hey gn2, any mechanical issues over those 20000 miles?
Oh yes.
Fuel pump recall done (but was still working OK)
Waterpump mechanical seal leak
Warped rear disc
Two failed brake light switches
Transmission needle roller bearing failure
Seized centrestand pivot
Possibility that steering head bearings also on the way out, need to get them looked at
Wow, not exactly trouble-free those miles. You've said nothing reassuring. Any of this stuff replaced under warranty? Maybe I should consider the extended warranty.
Gn2 got a Friday afternoon bike. His experience isn't common.

Re: MPG

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 2:54 am
by Mister Paul
Branyers14 wrote:What kind of mileage is everyone getting on their Forza? Mine just passed the 500 mile mark and I am seeing about 62mpg. 90% of my miles are on the freeway doing between 70 and 75mph. Not too bad but I admit I am missing the miserly economy of the PCX.
I did about 60 miles last week on A roads, and got mid 90s. Normally (50 mile commute at 65-70 each day on the M5) it hovers around mid 80s. The bike has done 3500 miles and I've just changed the oil.

Re: MPG

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:34 am
by gn2
Mister Paul wrote:Gn2 got a Friday afternoon bike. His experience isn't common.
But not unknown.
There have been a few forum members with waterpump seal failures, sticky calipers, warped discs and bearings will start to fail as mileages increase, same as they did on the PCX.

Re: MPG

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:02 pm
by Branyers14
What do you attribute the warped rotor to? Usually it is caused by excessive heat.

Re: MPG

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:23 pm
by gn2
Rear caliper sticking is the cause.
The Honda SH300 has the same set-up and the same problem.

Re: MPG

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 1:32 pm
by you you
gn2 wrote:Rear caliper sticking is the cause.
The Honda SH300 has the same set-up and the same problem.

Usually but I once put the wrong bolt into a caliper and torqued it against the disc. Same effect.

Once bitten and all that...

Re: MPG

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 2:08 pm
by Branyers14
Well with the road conditions you describe, it is no surprise.