quad fuel economy

[carpenter1]

what miles per gallon are people getting out of there quads

[Andy Collins]

Hi I have a Honda 500, if it's not working hard at a guess around 40 miles per gallon, but I don't really watch consumption that closely. If its working hard, on heavy muddy terrain, in 4wd, pulling a load, probably nearer 30. Petrol always seems to last longer than I think though.

[NI Tree]

dont ask as they not that good asz you would think

[Commando]

My Honda Foreman 500 drinks the stuff! As NI Tree says dont ask!!

[NI Tree]

we went to a diesel quad but it was just to heavy and killed drive shafts and backup was bad. so i was glad i keep the 450 but if you want something that is more usefull get a UTV (ie a mule) not a quad they are about 10 times dearer to run than a car,

Edited April 18, 2013 by NI Tree

[farmer rod]

ours does 23 miles before you need to put it onto reserve, I reckon that is 2 gallons, so 11.5 mpg ouch!

[NI Tree]

thats about right

[carpenter1]

i am thinking of getting at 59 plated yamaha gizzly 450

 

so fuel about the same

 

so what do you all think of the bike

[mdt]

We have a grizzly 450, its a good bike but can also be thirsty. Quite a good maneuverable bike, probably too much power for me

[carpenter1]

how is it on fuel in 2wd