I have done some experiementation with my driving style.
I own a Bajaj discover and with normal driving (6 months back) it was giving a mileage of around 45.
Then I started to follow practice of switching of my engine during signals with time > 60 seconds.
Mileage improved to around 50kmph
I did this for close to one month and noticed that everytime its 50kmph basically proving beyond doubt that
I get a 10% more mileage. with just swiching of engine during signals (with > 60s wait time)
Then I wanted to do some more experimentation.
Normally I accelerate my vehicle even though forthcoming signal is RED or there is some forthcoming obstacle. I will be accelerating until last minute and applying brakes & changing gears just before the obstacle/RED signal.
I changed my driving style a little bit.
If I notice that signal is RED at a distance, I try to stop/reduce acceleration of vehicle
(this cuts of/reduces fuel supply). I do the same thing if I notice an obstacle in the road like a lorry or traffic congestion.
This not only saves fuel supply, but also provides smooth and comfortable ride not only to driver, but also to pillion rider/passengers.
I try to drive at highest gear possible for the speed at which I am driving & avoid shifting gears as much as possible. Also I try to drive my vehicle at 40-50 kmph if the road is not really empty & signals/traffic congestion is present. This provides smooth ride and I reach destination quicker or almost at same time as a person racing/braking constantly.
I verified the later (quicker or same time) as well.
After experimentation with this second approach for 2 months,
I noticed that mileage went to 55 kmph.
So with both above experiments, mileage improved by almost 20%
I save Rs 10 for every litre with above practices.
I have tested above very thorougly and hence sharing with you all for your benefit.
