Kawasaki Vulcan MPG (miles per gallon) info released?

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Kawasaki recently released mpg information for their bikes on their website: http://www.kawasaki.com/mpg/mpgComparison.aspx

I'm looking at their Vulcan line of bikes and it seems like the bikes with bigger engines give better gas mileage than the bikes w/smaller engines.

For example

Vulcan Classic 1500 = 33 mpg
Vulcan Classic 1600 = 36 mpg
Vulcan Mean Streak 1600 = 40mpg
Vulcan 2000 = 36 mpg

How do the 1600cc and 2000cc bikes have better gas mileage than the 1500cc bikes?
 
I can tell you that I get better then 36 mpg with my 1600 Classic based on the tire pressure I use and my riding style. These are not actual ratings and based on a formula. The 'mapping' systems for the FI system can be different and the gear ratios and tires sizes all contribute to these formulas used for figuring "average all-around" estimates.

On the link you provide there is a statement provided:

"Kawasaki's fuel economy estimates are based on EPA emission measurement TEST PROCEDURES. Your actual mileage may vary depending on how you ride and maintain your vehicle, road and driving conditions, tire pressure, engine break-in, accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors"

Last year when the new formulas were applied everything, cars, trucks, and bikes all received much lower and more conservative estimates as a result
 
Quirks in match up of torque curve/ gearing?
I don't know how much to believe Kawi nos. - notice that a Vulcan 2000 Classic and the same LT get the same mph?
Did u look at other sources test nos.?
 
they are geared better, so they can sustain speed at lower revvs...because they have more power

My Northstar V8 has much better average mileage than most V6 cars
 
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