2013 r1200gs mpg

[sbaxter]

I just recently bought a used 2013 R1200GS. It has 39100 miles on it and have only been riding in town conditions. I have replaced air filter, engine oil and rear drive oil. My question is I am getting about 32 mpg and was expecting more in the 40 mpg range. Just curious if this is normal or is there something I can do to improve it. Thanks!

 

[tsconver]

Going to get less in town with stop and go traffic.

 

[motodan]

That is atypical mpg for sure. Does it have Mode Pro? If so, are you in Road mode or Dynamic or Enduro? Set to Road if it isn’t already. And are you using computer mileage or actually calculating?

 

[TRJeff]

just traded my 2013 R1200 GS, I would average a little over 50 mpg riding backroads at a leisurely pace, I would use Premium no alcohol fuel as much as possible, check tire pressures I ran BMW recommended pressures, usually ran in road mode. If you want to play with the horses and let em run you will need to feed em.

 

[sbaxter]

Thank you!

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate the comments, being that it is a used bike I was concerned that possibly there was something wrong with the bike. Sounds like it’s pretty normal.

 

[UALcaptain]

Perhaps your size 4XL helmet is creating huge amounts of profile and parasitic drag. .
Welcome to the forum, buddy!
(note to forum members ... sbaxter and I have been great friends for almost 50 years. I don't waste my sarcasm on just anyone)

 

[ccolwell]

Some odd years (decades) ago I had an R100, Duc 900SS and Honda Hawk 650. They all got 33 mpg. I suspect it had more to do with my riding style and routes than the bikes.

 

[pglaves]

Some odd years (decades) ago I had an R100, Duc 900SS and Honda Hawk 650. They all got 33 mpg. I suspect it had more to do with my riding style and routes than the bikes.

And the carburetors. Don't forget the carburetors.

 

[brownie0486]

MY 2012 got 40-44mpg. Only dropped into the high 30's when I pushed the motor to 90mph until I needed to stop for gas again.