Most Efficient Gear/Speed Ratio

  • Gizmo
    Gizmo
    11 years ago

    Does anyone know what the most fuel efficient gear and speed ratio is on a 2011 Road King?

    For example, if you're riding down the highway with your fuel light on, whats the best ratio to get you the furthest distance and hopefully to the next fuel stop?

  • mickle
    mickle
    11 years ago
    Neutral, and welcome to the Forum.
  • Krash Kinkade
    Krash Kinkade
    11 years ago

    Gizmo, it's not the ratio of the gear , it's the rev's the motor is doing & the speed you are riding at. i would say keep your rev's at about 2,500  3,000 & speed at about 80kph to 90kph but depends where you are & what conditions & speed limit is.

     

  • oneball
    oneball
    11 years ago
    Hi all...Gizmo,I do remember reading or being told that an engine runs most efficient at peak torque.