What is the Average Gas Milage for a 1987 honda Shadow vt1100c motorcycle?

Question

i'm rebuilding one and just wanna make sure it's worth it.

Answer 1

38 mpg

Answer 2

Nobody rides a big engine bikes for the gas mileage.  For that get a small engine bike.

They are not that good on gas. The engine is almost as big as my civic, they are carburetor engine, and the whole system is NOT as aerodynamic as a car on the hwy.

Good Luck...

P.S.  My 94 civic gets 41 MPG doing 72 MPH.

Answer 3

I used to get about 120 or so miles on a full tank of gas running cobra pipes.

Answer 4

It's gonna depend on several variables:

your riding style (gas-n-go vs cruising).

your tire pressure (the lower = the more bogged down).

your ride terrain (flat vs hills).

your spark plugs (single-tip vs multi-tip).

your rear tire size (smaller contact patch = less friction).

how you have it dialed-in (stock vs advanced specs).

Etc.,  Etc., Etc....        Realistic average 28-38mpg