Tips to Improve Your Motorcycle’s Fuel Efficiency

Motorcycles are easier to own and maintain, and they are also more fuel efficient than cars. This makes them an affordable option for running errands, commuting to work, and going on long-distance trips with friends. If you want to save some more money by making your bike more economical, this guide is for you.

Our experts at Revolutions Power Sports have gathered a few tips to make your motorcycle more fuel-efficient so that you can enjoy more cost-effective rides. Keep reading this guide to learn more, and for more information, contact our dealership today.

Stay on Highways

We often recommend our customers to try sticking to the highways when going on long-distance trips.

Highways have less traffic than city streets and fewer turns and curves. This means your model will have less braking and acceleration to handle, which can help maintain its fuel efficiency. If riding on a highway isn’t feasible, you will want to stay on roads with less traffic movement.

Maintain Your Tires

Next, you will want to maintain your tires in tip-top shape to make your bike more fuel efficient.

Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect your motorcycle’s gas mileage and jeopardize your safety. To prevent this, maintain your tires by adjusting the air pressure to your manufacturer’s recommendation and checking that the tread patterns have sufficient depth. You will also want to ensure that there aren’t any foreign objects embedded in the tires before your ride.

Ditch the Extra Weight

More importantly, you will want to release any extra weight off your motorcycle. Remove all the extras, like extra clothing, equipment, and food packets, and ride your model with a lesser load. You will want to bring the essential items only on your ride to enjoy the better fuel economy of your motorcycle.

We hope you find these tips handy when boosting your motorcycle's fuel economy. If you have more questions or want to upgrade your bike to the latest model before your next outing, visit Revolutions Power Sports. Our dealership is in Grand Forks, ND, but we also serve Fargo and West Fargo.