I use it all the time. I find it'll give me about 5 more mpg on the instant mpg readout- for example, if it's off and I'm getting 40, and I turn it on, it will jump up to 45.
If you're speed is near ~80mph, you won't see any benefit.
But below 80 mph... ...
I get about 4 extra mpg when staying under that. Read your manual as it gives you the parameters for when it does something and when it doesn't.
Anybody gets over 60 MPG?
Anybody gets over 60 MPG?
I've had several tanks at 56 or so.
Of course, highway miles at 55-60mph, level ground, no power bursts.
I have no problem believing 55mpg+ is achievable in ECO mode. On a group ride/trip with friends on HD's & cruisers a few years ago, I got 52-55mpg on a couple of fill-ups on my '08. Of course, highway miles at 55-60mph, level ground, no power bursts.
A few days ago, I got 32mpg on a fill-up. Sub 45F temps, climbing, winter fuel and speed changes. Of course, a lot of it is the rider. Years ago, I had a friend would would consistently get 5-10mpg more that me when we rode together. Even when we switched bikes.
I'm sure ECO mode is a good thing, but some people are just easier on equipment.
On a group ride/trip with friends on HD's & cruisers a few years ago, I got 52-55mpg on a couple of fill-ups on my '08.