Yamaha Viking fuel economy?

[cameron0518]

It's time to purchase a new side by side for the family. Based on our needs and comfortability, we have decided on the Yamaha Viking 700, built for 3 passengers. Obviously everyone has their preferences and reasons for what they like, which I respect. Also, every make and model have good machines and lemons. I am curious to hear from anyone that has one how many kilometers they usually get on a tank. There are many factors that come in play but a general idea would be nice. Thanks in advance!

[Grumpa Joe]

I have a 2016 with about 2,500 kms on it. If I'm not mistaken it is a 37 liter tank. Carrying 3 robust individuals, all their gear and 3 - 50+ lbs Elkhounds, I typically use about 20 liters to go about 160 kms, so about 300 kms on a tank. That's about 13 liters/100kms. I'm not racing around at breakneck speed, a la Razrs, but clipping along at a good pace to get back to the areas were are going to hunt.

[Island Idiots]

Wow, my superduty gets 15/100K.

[albravo2]

OP, I can't comment on fuel economy but will say that you won't regret the purchase. I have an '07 Rhino that has been impeccably reliable and a real workhorse. Yamaha makes good stuff.

[Grumpa Joe]

Wow, my superduty gets 15/100K.

Not crawling around up hills and through thick $hit it wouldn't. My 1500 gets 12-13 on the highway, 18-19 in the city and 27-28 when it is towing my travel trailer. If I were to drive it up FSRs and goat trails it would get around 20 liters/100 kms and get the $hit beat out of it. Viking is specifically built for the nasty stuff.

[Elkhound]

As a passenger in the above viking I think the machine is awesome and it will get you into areas I wont take my truck. thumbs up from me

[Elkhound]

Wow, my superduty gets 15/100K.

What year of Superduty gets 15L per 100Kms on FSR ??????

From Driving.ca on the 2018 with optimum conditions

The transmission is still a TorqShift six-speed automatic that feels suited to the truck; Ford’s 10 speed, if it could handle that much torque, might prove to be too busy. Fuel consumption dropped to a low of 12.4 L/100 kilometres during some light highway driving at 100 km/h, but the average long-term consumption was closer to 18.

[Downwindtracker2]

Fuel economy is generally meaningless, but tank size isn't. It's called range.

[Island Idiots]

I was just saying that the fuel consumption monitor hangs around 15.3 L/100 k on my 2016 Superduty. Now thats not on a FSR, and its probably not that accurate, and Im sure the Viking is a fine machine, I was just surprised how close those numbers were. Tomatoes and potatoes, but still I was surprised.

I wonder what my RZR 570 gets?

[Rorm300]

I purchased a Viking last year to use mainly for hunting and a little bit of joy riding. In stock form the machine performed as expected. It got me most places I wanted to go but a few places I couldn’t due to the fairly low ground clearance with the stock tires. I would typically get 250+ km range except when I hunt late season in the snow. I’ve added 30” tires to improve ground clearance but don’t have enough time on it yet to say how much it will hurt my fuel economy. Over all though I am extremely pleased with the viking and in my opinion it’s far more enjoyable to ride than my grizzly

[hawk-i]

Fuel economy is generally meaningless, but tank size isn't. It's called range.

While this certainly true, its pretty easy to through an extra 5 gallon jerry can in the box.

[swampthing]

A great choice the viking is. The company I work for uses side by sides and we have bought many different models. They gave me a 2014 viking. I added a spacer lift and 27" meats. This unit has been a favorite! I always take spare fuel on hunting trips but I hardly ever need it. With the bigger tires the odo/speedo reads slow and I still get over 200km to a tank. Comfort/leg room is better than any polaris/can am/kawi I have been in. I just recieved a new 2019 ranger 1000. Its a pretty cool rig but the viking still has it beat in comfort and just plain usefulness. Price wise they are as cheap as a side by side comes!

[cameron0518]

Great comments guys. Thanks, I Appreciate them. Thanks also for the PM's. More thoughts are welcome.

[hawk-i]

The Polaris 570 Midsize is also a great hunting rig...Ive had mine (2016 powersteering model) for 3 years now. Its got about 7000 kms on it now and hasn't had a single problem.

I've added 27" tires, windshield, top, wiper kit, heater kit and winch...the midsize will get you into much tighter areas than a full size and in 3 years its packed 3 moose plus multiple deer and beer.

Just another possible option for you to look at....:)

[rageous]

My BIL has a Viking. Mileage is slightly worse than my carburated grizzly 660
He added a second muffler and the optional top cylinder head motor mount. Really helped with engine vibration.

On another note my dad has a 2016 ranger ETX it’s only 320cc but it’s a great unit. Plenty fast enough, hauled a 50” bull moose out in one trip last year. Has a huge fuel tank and gets best milage out of all our machines.