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I have 2023 570 max xt. Seems to use alot of fuel compared to my Honda Foreman 500 that I have. What do most people average MPG?

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I have the 2023 570 Max also. Maybe 30 hours on the clock. MPG usually between 19-21. About 9km/l. Mostly just local roads, no difficult trails. Here in Mexico we do not have the 570 Max XT, instead you buy a 570 Max, then for 750/USD you can add the XT pkg which includes a 2500 lb winch, bumpers, and mirrors. So similar. It is beginning to loosen up now and running better.
 
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Since I bought my ATV in July 2020, I've average 11.33 l/100km which is 21 MPG. This average includes a mix of riding on public roads, rock crawling, snow, trails, etc...
 
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Seems to use alot of fuel compared to
How have you measured the fuel consumption?
You can not rely on the multi gauge cluster to give you an accurate gas level reading. The bar scale indicating fuel level on my 450 is grossly inaccurate to the point of being totally useless.
The last I measured fuel consumption on my 450 it came out to 10l/100 kms. I zero the trip odo after every fill up and I get the litres off the gas pump.
BTW as already mentioned gas consumption should improve as the engine gets worn in.
 
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If I kept my wrist lite and the rpms <5000 the mpg should be more eco friendly. However about twice a week I roll it up WOT to the speed limiter for a quick short sprint. I don't like lugging an engine much and the 570 twin seems to come alive >5000-6000 range. These really are great ATVs.
 
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I've done a few long rides (600km) with friends. Our V-Twins are pretty good on gas. My friends have Hondas, Yamaha and Polaris.
Each time we fuel, there's barely .5ltrs difference with mine and the 1 cylinders Rubicon and Grizzly but the Polaris Sportsman with a V-Twin takes way more than us. A good 3 liters for a 120km pit stop.
 
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I calculated the fuel mileage on my 850 Can Am Outlander Max XT on my second tank of fuel, refueling after having put 210 miles on the odometer. My riding was "engine break-in" riding consisting of 75% rather steep hills and descents on county gravel roads with the remainder relatively flat, mostly riding to those hilly roads. I got 21 miles to the gallon.
I'd guess I'll get a bit better with easier more level riding.
 
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Wait - there are people that actually track MPGs on their machines? I mean I guess I can see doing that if you are planning a long ride in an area that doesn't have many gas stations but otherwise I just give 'er and never pass up a gas station opportunity. ;-)

I have no idea how my machine does on gas because I'll be riding it no matter what the MPG is.
 
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Honestly Snobovike, for anyone who uses their ATV just sporadically, gas mileage really doesn't matter. And like you've said, and I'll be doing this; really long rides where there are no fuel stops brings up range issues.
I'm planning rides where packing extra fuel is necessary. One is the Magruder Corridor starting from Elk City Idaho and riding to Darby Montana. Another is from Superior Montana to Pierce Idaho, overnighting there and then riding back. That one is 120 miles one-way.
I can imagine some overnight camping trips where there's isolation as well.
Oh, I've thought about riding sections of the Arizona Peace Trail. Depending upon the sections I choose, extra gas would at least keep range anxiety down.
 
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For me its about having an idea of fuel level in the tank and figuring when to start looking for a gas pump. The fuel gauge is totally unreliable on my 450 so I use the trip meter as a reflection of fuel level and range. It is not about cost of gas for any quad rider that I know.
My fuel tank is larger than the ones on my riding buddies so I either fill up sooner than I have to OR watch them top up using their jerry cans.
 
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I think that's the biggest reason anyone tracks MPG: for comparative purposes. As Merril said, you gotta know how much to bring for your ride. I notice a dramatic difference when there is snow on the ground. Cutting trail after a snow burns a lot more gas than a bare trail.

But I think it's a good idea of getting an estimate from others to understand if you have an issue or if that is "average".
 
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