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going doubles in two wheeler: will it reduce mileage?

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nix
nix Original post #1
Mar 6, 2008 at 4:50 PM
i have heard several versions on this one. i drop my friend back home. that guy is around 70 kilos when i myself am 57 kilos. we go in an activa. am not sure if this will cause a drop in mileage. if it does,then how much?
RCuber
RCuber #2
Mar 6, 2008 at 5:02 PM
the milage claimed by the company will always be on test conditions ( like standard load of 150 KG on the vehical or something like that). single riding always has better milage than doubles.
Gigacore
Mar 6, 2008 at 5:10 PM
just like doubles in bicycle consumes more energy :))
NucleusKore
Mar 6, 2008 at 7:10 PM
Yes. Also, if you read your manual, you will see that the recommended tyre pressure for the back tyre is more if you have a pillion than if you don't. So I recommend that you fill the higher pressure (with pillion). Irregular pressure checks does impact mileage significantly. Check at least once a month.
koolbluez
Mar 6, 2008 at 7:44 PM
of course.... but then... it doesnt increase more than about 5-10% of the mileage, negligble.