My consumption "seems" minimal at worst..High speed (freeway) operation makes it somewhat worse, around town (varing speeds) makes it better. I use 20w-50 Castrol "motorcycle oil" Does viscosity make any differance in your expirence?
I hope to find out this weekend ?;D. Sorry I'm no help.
Ken
I can't say how much mine uses but the volume drop between changes is negligible. Definitely much less than 1qt. per 1000 miles. I don't ride it hard very much and only have about 7000 miles total on it. I've never had to add any oil between changes.
The only way I lose oil is from leaking gaskets... :P
Other that that it uses ZERO oil. ;D
Mine leaks just enough to make the bike attract every spec of dust in San Diego. I have to wash it 3 times between oil changes.Never have to add between then though.No blue smoke.I do however ride the thing as hard as she will take.Like I tell the guys in the Navy,"It's like a 23 year old girlfriend,she has to be ridden and every once in a while,ridden HARD.
Don