• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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Fuel consumption?

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Why does my 2005 TE450 use more fuel than all my mates bikes?
Whenever we stop for fuel i put in at least 1 litre more than them, which works out quite expensive over here. The bike runs well with no problems and the plug is a good color. Any ideas?
 
chamber66;24755 said:
Why does my 2005 TE450 use more fuel than all my mates bikes?
Whenever we stop for fuel i put in at least 1 litre more than them, which works out quite expensive over here. The bike runs well with no problems and the plug is a good color. Any ideas?
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Race Map, Power up kit, how much do you way, Higher revs,

Are your buddys on 450s as well?:excuseme:
 
chamber66;24755 said:
Why does my 2005 TE450 use more fuel than all my mates bikes?
Whenever we stop for fuel i put in at least 1 litre more than them, which works out quite expensive over here. The bike runs well with no problems and the plug is a good color. Any ideas?
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I'd switch bikes with them for a bit and see if that changes. The difference in riding style (e.g. when to shift) makes a huge difference.



HuskyDude;24777 said:
Race Map, Power up kit, how much do you way, Higher revs,

Are your buddys on 450s as well?:excuseme:
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The 2005 bikes, even in Europe, did not have EFI. Although many things could have been done to the bike that would effect mileage such as a different exhaust and jetting.
 
As far as i can tell the bike is pretty much standard. Most of my mates do ride 450's and we pretty much have the same gearing. very happy with the bike, it's just i thought it a bit odd/expensive :confused:
 
The '05 bikes had a MUCH lower final drive ratio than '06 and newer bikes. I bet you are revving a bit more, assuming your mates are on non-'05 bikes. Also the '06 and '07 bikes make more power (compression ratio, valves, etc.) so there too they will have a slight advantage and that could contribute.

If you are all on '05's with similar gearing, then its riding style. Guys who are smooth and short shift get a lot better milage than guys who are on the gas then on the brakes then on the gas. Just some ideas for ya.
 
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