If you’ve ever been on a long road trip, you know how important fuel range is. Motorcycles don’t have the same kind of range as cars and trucks, which means that it’s important to plan your route carefully if you want to make sure you have enough fuel for the entire journey. Fortunately for motorcyclists, there are a number of ways that you can extend your bike’s fuel range without sacrificing comfort or aesthetics!
This topic is about what you can do to increase your motorcycle’s fuel range.
This topic is about what you can do to increase your motorcycle’s fuel range.
What is fuel range?
The range of a vehicle is the distance it can travel on a full tank of fuel. It’s important to know your motorcycle’s fuel capacity so that you can gauge how far you’ll be able to go before running out of gas. If you’re planning a long trip and want to make sure your bike will last until the end, adding extra tanks or carrying extra cans of gasoline in reserve could save the day!
You have a number of options for increasing the fuel range on your motorcycle.
Your motorcycle comes with a tank that holds fuel. You have a choice of four different options for increasing its range:
- Tires: The tread on your tires is designed to get you from point A to point B. If you want to go further, consider upgrading or changing your tires for ones with less rolling resistance.
- Tank bag: This will add capacity without requiring you to carry extra weight in your bike’s bodywork or crash structure.
- Tank: You can increase the size of your fuel tank by installing one that’s larger than stock or by adding additional tanks attached to it (for example, with saddlebags).
- Bladder or Fuel Cell: These are add-ons that are installed behind the seat and above the rear wheel in place of passenger footpegs (if equipped). They add storage space while reducing overall weight and drag compared with carrying enough fuel in other ways
The first thing you should do is make sure your tires are inflated to their recommended levels, as this will lower the rolling resistance and allow you to go further on less fuel.
The first thing you should do is make sure your tires are inflated to their recommended levels, as this will lower the rolling resistance and allow you to go further on less fuel.
Underinflated tires can cost you about 2 percent in fuel economy, so check them regularly!
Also, clean out your tail bag or tank bag so you aren’t carrying around extra cargo weight.
It’s also important to keep the cargo weight on your motorcycle as low as possible. The lower your bike is to the ground, the more stable it will be in turns and at higher speeds. If you have an aftermarket tailbag or a motorcycle tank bag with a zipper closure, remove any unnecessary items (like an extra jacket) that are just taking up space in there.
If you do need to carry heavy cargo, pack it somewhere else—like in a small box or duffle bag behind your seat or under your seat. You can strap this container down with bungee cords so that it doesn’t move around while riding.
If you’re looking for a more permanent solution, look into installing a larger fuel tank.
If you’re looking for a more permanent solution, look into installing a larger fuel tank. Most motorcycle manufacturers offer optional tanks that add 2 gallons of capacity to your bike. The IMS tank will fit right in place of your stock tank and adds 5 gallons of total capacity. Acerbis offers a variety of tanks that will also add capacity to your bike without having to compromise aesthetics or ergonomics.
An IMS tank will fit right in place of your stock tank and add 2 gallons of capacity.
The IMS tank is made of aluminum and comes with a standard cap that allows you to fill up your bike just like you would with your stock fuel tank. It also comes with a fuel gauge, which can be installed inside or outside the tank. The fuel pump and filters are included in the kit as well, so there’s no additional work for you!
The IMS tank will fit right in place of your stock tank and add 2 gallons of capacity. You’ll never have to worry about running out of gas again!
Acerbis offers a variety of tanks that will also add capacity to your bike without having to compromise aesthetics or ergonomics.
Acerbis offers a variety of tanks that will also add capacity to your bike without having to compromise aesthetics or ergonomics.
Tanks come in a variety of colors and styles to suit every taste and style.
Another option is to install a fuel bladder, like the Seeker bladders we offer.
Another option is to install a fuel bladder, like the Seeker bladders we offer. The advantage of these over the fuel cells is that they are lighter and take up less space, so they can fit in smaller spaces on your motorcycle. They can also be mounted under or behind the seat depending on your bike’s configuration and how much room you have to spare.
Another benefit with our bladders is that they’re easy to fill up because they have wide filler openings that make it easy to use standard jerry cans as well as our proprietary adapters. They come in different capacities ranging from 2 gallons up to 24 gallons so there’s one for every size rider!
These bladders mount behind the seat and add extra capacity to the bike without taking up much room or impacting aesthetics.
Buying a fuel bladder is a simple process that doesn’t require any special tools. Mounting is easy to do, and you can even mount the fuel bladder in more than one location on your bike if you have aftermarket mounting brackets. Most bladders come with hoses, but if they don’t, they are cheap to buy separately.
The best mounting position for these bladders is behind the seat because it adds capacity without taking up much room and it doesn’t impact aesthetics as much as other locations would. However, if you’re creative and have aftermarket mounting brackets already installed on your motorcycle, there are several ways to attach them in other places like under or inside the fender or seat itself depending on how thick or small your tank is
If neither of those options suits your tastes, you can install an Overland fuel cell behind the rear shock or under the fender on most bikes that use an OEM or aftermarket subframe/rack system. These fuel cells can also be mounted in other locations with some creativity and aftermarket mounting brackets.
If neither of those options suits your tastes, you can install an overland fuel cell behind the rear shock or under the fender on most bikes that use an OEM or aftermarket subframe/rack system. These fuel cells can also be mounted in other locations with some creativity and aftermarket mounting brackets.
Overland fuel cells are available in a variety of sizes and capacities to fit just about any bike model, from sports bikes to cruisers to adventure-touring machines, but they’re all compatible with each other (and many motorcycle models) because they employ an easily replaced threaded fitting that attaches via a hose to the OEM tank opening on your bike’s frame or subframe.
In summary, there are a lot of options for increasing your motorcycle’s fuel range. The best one will depend on the type of bike you have and how much money you want to spend. If you’re looking for more information on any particular solution, feel free to reach out via email or give us a call at +61 (2) 9748 3006 or see this infographic at Motorrad Garage.
