going doubles in two wheeler: will it reduce mileage?

[nix]

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]

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]

just like doubles in bicycle consumes more energy

 

[__Virus__]

Yes.

 

[NucleusKore]

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]

of course.... but then... it doesnt increase more than about 5-10% of the mileage, negligble.