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Hi people,
I'm new to this forum and just have a question that I'm hoping someone could answer.
It's regarding a Kawasaki 454 ltd. I've had it for a year, and it doesn't have a fuel guage (thats just how these models are built), so I've always just topped up the fuel every approx 80-90km's. Couple of times, I've forgotten, and had to use the reserve gas for a bit.
In a couple weeks I will be doing a road trip from Burnaby, BC to Castlegar, BC (about 700km total) and stopping every 90km or so to fill up, however there are a few spots where the highway goes 115-140km (between hope and princeton, for instance) with no gas station stops...
I'm just curious if anyone knows how many highway km's (as i know its different from city driving) the 454 can go without needing a fill-up as I would hate to run out of gas in an unfamiliar area, and i don't know the exact amt as I've tried to just keep it topped up.
Please help!
Thanks!
I'm new to this forum and just have a question that I'm hoping someone could answer.
It's regarding a Kawasaki 454 ltd. I've had it for a year, and it doesn't have a fuel guage (thats just how these models are built), so I've always just topped up the fuel every approx 80-90km's. Couple of times, I've forgotten, and had to use the reserve gas for a bit.
In a couple weeks I will be doing a road trip from Burnaby, BC to Castlegar, BC (about 700km total) and stopping every 90km or so to fill up, however there are a few spots where the highway goes 115-140km (between hope and princeton, for instance) with no gas station stops...
I'm just curious if anyone knows how many highway km's (as i know its different from city driving) the 454 can go without needing a fill-up as I would hate to run out of gas in an unfamiliar area, and i don't know the exact amt as I've tried to just keep it topped up.
Please help!
Thanks!
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You can usually get about 25 miles on a reserve tank no matter what ride it is. Unless someone changed the tank or your burning gas like crazy you should have no problems getting 175 highway miles, altho I havent tried the 454. If you are really worried about it you can carry some extra fuel with you, shouldnt take more than a small bottle to get you to the next station if you run out. Enjoy the ride!
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You should be using your trip meter along with your gallons used to estimate your normal range. My ex500 is being tested right now, so far on a 1000 mile run, I am averaging 60 mpg. I have another 1k miles or so remaining but should have a better idea for this ride. I would think that the ltd should be in the same area concerning mileage but with a smaller tank. Good luck on the trip and learning curve.
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