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07 Aug 2009 22:05 - 07 Aug 2009 22:16 #312332 by mzandmz

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What kind of mileage should I get on a 1977 KZ650 B1 Stock Bike? City/Highway If all tuned right and only has around 10,000 miles on it.New tires properly inflated, no windshield Stock 4-2 exhaust stock carbs with stock jetting and needle adjustments stock.I weight around 250 6'1"

New to Family, 1979 KZ440 LTD

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07 Aug 2009 22:09 - 07 Aug 2009 22:10 #312333 by bountyhunter

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I'll guess about 40 MPG in city only and about 50 - 55 MPG highway only depending on cruising speed. I used to get about 60 MPG cruising at 60 MPH, but it dropped to about 45 MPG if I cruised between 70 - 75 MPH. Also depends on rider weight, an extra 50 pounds on a bike is a big change.

1979 KZ-750 Twin

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07 Aug 2009 22:16 #312337 by mzandmz

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Thank you

New to Family, 1979 KZ440 LTD

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07 Aug 2009 22:18 #312338 by bountyhunter

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Is your mileage way off?

1979 KZ-750 Twin

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07 Aug 2009 22:22 #312340 by toadson

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I don't know anyone with a 650, but I have a 1000 and get 35-40 mpg last time I checked. My tripodometer doesn't work though, so I've quit checking it recently. From what I have read on here though, the 650's don't seem to get much beter mileage than the 1000's, but again that's only what I have heard. I would hope they get better mileage, as my Saturn gets as good of mileage as my bike!

79 KZ1000 LTD. Mikuni VM26 w/ accelerator pump. 4 into 1 header. Stock intake setup. GS1100 Swingarm, My swap thread: kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...d=5&id=210872#210872

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07 Aug 2009 22:25 #312342 by mzandmz

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Haven't checked it yet, Just getting Ideas to see what it should be within an average of. The seller told me it should get 40/60 so I was checking others results.

New to Family, 1979 KZ440 LTD

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08 Aug 2009 07:23 #312362 by RonKZ650

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I've had a lot of miles on a KZ650. You may get 50 highway, I doubt any better than that. I got 60mpg when mine was new many moons ago, but quickly dropped off. About 40-45 would be what the majority of them will be getting, doesn't matter much city or highway.

321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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08 Aug 2009 08:26 #312379 by 650ed

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I've owned my KZ650 since new and I've always gotten between 30-40 MPG depending on how hard I'm pressing it. Everything on it is stock, and it runs great. I have 48,000+ miles on it and still get the same mileage. I have never understood the high mileage figures I've seen here and elsewhere, but I must admit, I don't normally just putt putt along at 55mph.

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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08 Aug 2009 09:47 #312394 by N0NB

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I consistently get 43 or so on my B3. 39 maybe 40 on the SR.

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Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.

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09 Aug 2009 06:15 #312642 by Bluemeanie

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I almost always hit reserve at about 135-140 miles. Even with trying to get good milage and dropping jet size with stock exhaust I still get consistant 40 mpg.

1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

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10 Aug 2009 16:26 #312991 by tinlizzie37

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My 650 E1 averages about 50 mpg. I have K and N pods and a 4 into 1 header. Carbs have 17.5 pilots and 115 mains. There's almost 18000 miles on her. Bob U

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11 Aug 2009 07:54 #313110 by violentvintagecycles

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Kz550, im 275 on a good day, cant get more or less than 40 mpg.. Still 40's pretty darn good.. lol.. Anyone know how much fuel this tank holds? At about 100 miles on the odo i start panicking.. lol

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