2022 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

October 2, 2025 Michael Le Pard MPG Guide, News
2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition

2022 Motorcycle and Scooter Models

A guide to motorcycle gas mileage (MPG and L/100km) and efficiency.

2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition

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2022 Motorcycle and Scooter Model Data

Year Make Model Engine MPG (US) L/100km Power Seat height Wet weight
2022 Aprilia RS 660 659 cc 54.0 4.4 100 32.3 in 403 lb
2022 Aprilia Tuono 660 659 cc 53.0 4.4 95 32.3 in 403 lb
2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 659 cc 52.0 4.5 80 33.9 in 449 lb
2022 Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1099 cc 37.0 6.4 217 32.7 in 445 lb
2022 Benelli Leoncino 500 500 cc 64.0 3.7 47 31.5 in 414 lb
2022 Benelli TRK 502X 500 cc 63.0 3.7 47 33.0 in 469 lb
2022 Benelli 752S 754 cc 48.0 4.9 76 31.5 in 485 lb
2022 BMW G 310 R 313 cc 70.0 3.4 34 30.9 in 362 lb
2022 BMW G 310 GS 313 cc 68.0 3.5 34 32.9 in 386 lb
2022 BMW F 900 R 895 cc 50.0 4.7 99 32.7 in 465 lb
2022 BMW F 900 XR 895 cc 49.0 4.8 99 32.5 in 483 lb
2022 BMW R nineT 1170 cc 48.0 4.9 109 31.3 in 487 lb
2022 BMW R nineT Scrambler 1170 cc 47.0 5.0 109 32.3 in 492 lb
2022 BMW R 1250 GS 1254 cc 45.0 5.2 136 33.5 in 549 lb
2022 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 1254 cc 43.0 5.5 136 35.0 in 591 lb
2022 BMW R 18 1802 cc 42.0 5.6 91 27.2 in 761 lb
2022 BMW R 18 Classic 1802 cc 41.0 5.7 91 28.0 in 805 lb
2022 BMW S 1000 RR 999 cc 41.0 5.7 205 32.4 in 434 lb
2022 BMW S 1000 XR 999 cc 44.0 5.3 165 33.1 in 492 lb
2022 BMW K 1600 GT 1649 cc 37.0 6.4 160 31.9 in 758 lb
2022 BMW K 1600 GTL 1649 cc 36.0 6.5 160 29.5 in 802 lb
2022 BMW K 1600 B 1649 cc 37.0 6.4 160 30.7 in 741 lb
2022 BMW K 1600 Grand America 1649 cc 36.0 6.5 160 29.5 in 802 lb
2022 Ducati Monster (937) 937 cc 50.0 4.7 111 32.3 in 366 lb
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 937 cc 49.0 4.8 113 32.7 in 489 lb
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S 937 cc 48.0 4.9 113 32.7 in 496 lb
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 1158 cc 42.0 5.6 170 33.1 in 529 lb
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 S 1158 cc 41.0 5.7 170 33.1 in 542 lb
2022 Ducati Panigale V2 955 cc 45.0 5.2 155 32.7 in 441 lb
2022 Ducati Panigale V4 1103 cc 37.0 6.4 214 33.1 in 430 lb
2022 Ducati Panigale V4 S 1103 cc 37.0 6.4 214 33.1 in 430 lb
2022 Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 1103 cc 36.0 6.5 214 33.1 in 429 lb
2022 Ducati Streetfighter V2 955 cc 44.0 5.3 153 32.7 in 441 lb
2022 Ducati Streetfighter V4 1103 cc 36.0 6.5 208 33.1 in 443 lb
2022 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 1103 cc 36.0 6.5 208 33.1 in 443 lb
2022 Ducati DesertX 937 cc 47.0 5.0 110 34.4 in 445 lb
2022 Ducati Scrambler Icon 803 cc 52.0 4.5 73 31.4 in 417 lb
2022 Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark 803 cc 52.0 4.5 73 31.4 in 417 lb
2022 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle 803 cc 51.0 4.6 73 31.4 in 417 lb
2022 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 803 cc 50.0 4.7 73 33.9 in 456 lb
2022 Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 803 cc 51.0 4.6 73 31.4 in 421 lb
2022 Ducati Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro 1079 cc 47.0 5.0 86 31.8 in 465 lb
2022 Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport Pro 1079 cc 46.0 5.1 86 31.8 in 465 lb
2022 Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro 1079 cc 46.0 5.1 86 31.8 in 465 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Sportster S 1252 cc 44.0 5.3 121 29.6 in 502 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Iron 883 883 cc 51.0 4.6 49 25.7 in 564 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Forty‑Eight 1202 cc 48.0 4.9 60 26.8 in 556 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Street Bob 114 1868 cc 40.0 5.9 100 26.8 in 655 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Low Rider S 1868 cc 39.0 6.0 100 28.0 in 679 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Low Rider ST 1868 cc 39.0 6.0 100 28.0 in 720 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Fat Bob 114 1868 cc 39.0 6.0 100 27.7 in 676 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Heritage Classic 114 1868 cc 42.0 5.6 94 26.3 in 728 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Road King Special 1868 cc 42.0 5.6 93 26.4 in 807 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Street Glide Special 1868 cc 42.0 5.6 93 27.4 in 827 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Road Glide Special 1868 cc 42.0 5.6 93 27.4 in 846 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Pan America 1250 1252 cc 43.0 5.5 150 31.1 in 559 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 1252 cc 42.0 5.6 150 31.1 in 569 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Electra Glide Standard 1746 cc 43.0 5.5 89 26.1 in 781 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Road Glide Limited 1868 cc 41.0 5.7 93 28.9 in 932 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Road King 1746 cc 43.0 5.5 89 26.3 in 814 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson Ultra Limited 1868 cc 41.0 5.7 93 28.9 in 917 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson CVO Street Glide 1923 cc 39.0 6.0 105 27.4 in 866 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson CVO Road Glide 1923 cc 39.0 6.0 105 27.4 in 884 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson CVO Limited 1923 cc 38.0 6.2 105 28.9 in 944 lb
2022 Harley‑Davidson CVO Tri Glide 1923 cc 37.0 6.4 105 27.1 in 1269 lb
2022 Honda CBR300R 286 cc 78.0 3.0 30 30.7 in 357 lb
2022 Honda CB500F 471 cc 71.0 3.3 47 30.9 in 416 lb
2022 Honda CBR500R 471 cc 71.0 3.3 47 30.9 in 423 lb
2022 Honda CB500X 471 cc 70.0 3.4 47 32.7 in 439 lb
2022 Honda CB650R 649 cc 52.0 4.5 94 31.9 in 447 lb
2022 Honda CBR650R 649 cc 52.0 4.5 94 31.9 in 454 lb
2022 Honda CB1000R Black Edition 998 cc 44.0 5.3 143 32.7 in 470 lb
2022 Honda Rebel 300 286 cc 78.0 3.0 27 27.2 in 364 lb
2022 Honda Rebel 500 471 cc 70.0 3.4 47 27.2 in 408 lb
2022 Honda Rebel 1100 (Manual) 1084 cc 46.0 5.1 86 27.5 in 487 lb
2022 Honda Rebel 1100 (DCT) 1084 cc 45.0 5.2 86 27.5 in 509 lb
2022 Honda CRF300L 286 cc 76.0 3.1 27 34.7 in 309 lb
2022 Honda CRF300L Rally 286 cc 74.0 3.2 27 35.2 in 331 lb
2022 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin (Manual) 1084 cc 47.0 5.0 101 33.5 in 505 lb
2022 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin (DCT) 1084 cc 46.0 5.1 101 33.5 in 524 lb
2022 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (Manual) 1084 cc 47.0 5.0 101 34.3 in 529 lb
2022 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports (DCT) 1084 cc 46.0 5.1 101 34.3 in 549 lb
2022 Honda Gold Wing 1833 cc 42.0 5.6 125 29.3 in 804 lb
2022 Honda Gold Wing Tour 1833 cc 41.0 5.7 125 29.3 in 842 lb
2022 Honda Grom 125 124 cc 134.0 1.8 9 30.0 in 227 lb
2022 Honda Monkey 125 124 cc 133.0 1.8 9 30.6 in 231 lb
2022 Honda PCX150 149 cc 100.0 2.4 13 30.1 in 289 lb
2022 Honda ADV150 149 cc 98.0 2.4 14 31.3 in 294 lb
2022 Honda Ruckus 49 cc 114.0 2.1 4 28.9 in 194 lb
2022 Honda Metropolitan 49 cc 117.0 2.0 4 28.3 in 179 lb
2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 (EU) 125 cc 90.0 2.6 15 31.9 in 325 lb
2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 125 (EU) 125 cc 90.0 2.6 15 31.9 in 324 lb
2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 373 cc 71.0 3.3 44 31.9 in 335 lb
2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 373 cc 71.0 3.3 44 31.7 in 332 lb
2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 692 cc 55.0 4.3 75 32.9 in 362 lb
2022 Husqvarna 701 Enduro 692 cc 54.0 4.4 74 36.0 in 322 lb
2022 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 692 cc 54.0 4.4 74 35.0 in 326 lb
2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 889 cc 49.0 4.8 105 33.6 in 503 lb
2022 Indian Chief 1890 cc 41.0 5.7 92 26.0 in 670 lb
2022 Indian Chief Bobber 1890 cc 40.0 5.9 92 26.0 in 694 lb
2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse 1890 cc 39.0 6.0 92 26.0 in 685 lb
2022 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 1890 cc 39.0 6.0 92 26.0 in 694 lb
2022 Indian Super Chief 1890 cc 40.0 5.9 92 26.2 in 739 lb
2022 Indian Super Chief Limited 1890 cc 39.0 6.0 92 26.2 in 739 lb
2022 Indian Scout 1133 cc 42.0 5.6 100 25.6 in 561 lb
2022 Indian Scout Bobber 1133 cc 41.0 5.7 100 25.6 in 554 lb
2022 Indian Scout Rogue 1133 cc 41.0 5.7 100 25.6 in 551 lb
2022 Indian Challenger 1768 cc 41.0 5.7 122 26.0 in 831 lb
2022 Indian Challenger Dark Horse 1768 cc 40.0 5.9 122 26.0 in 840 lb
2022 Indian Pursuit Limited 1768 cc 40.0 5.9 122 26.5 in 912 lb
2022 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse 1768 cc 39.0 6.0 122 26.5 in 915 lb
2022 Kawasaki Ninja 400 399 cc 61.0 3.9 47 30.9 in 366 lb
2022 Kawasaki Ninja 650 649 cc 52.0 4.5 67 31.1 in 423 lb
2022 Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑6R 636 cc 44.0 5.3 128 32.7 in 430 lb
2022 Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑10R 998 cc 38.0 6.2 200 32.9 in 456 lb
2022 Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑10RR 998 cc 38.0 6.2 201 32.9 in 455 lb
2022 Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑14R ABS 1441 cc 36.0 6.5 200 31.5 in 593 lb
2022 Kawasaki Z400 ABS 399 cc 61.0 3.9 47 30.9 in 364 lb
2022 Kawasaki Z650 649 cc 54.0 4.3 67 31.1 in 410 lb
2022 Kawasaki Z900 948 cc 42.0 5.6 123 31.3 in 463 lb
2022 Kawasaki Z H2 998 cc supercharged 36.0 6.5 197 32.7 in 527 lb
2022 Kawasaki Versys‑X 300 296 cc 70.0 3.4 39 32.1 in 386 lb
2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 649 cc 52.0 4.5 67 33.1 in 476 lb
2022 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+ 1043 cc 40.0 5.9 120 33.1 in 566 lb
2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S 649 cc 53.0 4.4 61 27.8 in 498 lb
2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 903 cc 50.0 4.7 50 26.8 in 610 lb
2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 1700 cc 40.0 5.9 82 28.7 in 844 lb
2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 1700 cc 39.0 6.0 82 28.7 in 895 lb
2022 Kawasaki KLR650 652 cc 55.0 4.3 40 34.3 in 456 lb
2022 Kawasaki KLR650 Adventure 652 cc 54.0 4.4 40 34.3 in 487 lb
2022 Kawasaki KLX230 233 cc 76.0 3.1 20 34.8 in 291 lb
2022 Kawasaki KLX300 292 cc 70.0 3.4 33 35.0 in 302 lb
2022 KTM 390 Duke 373 cc 70.0 3.4 44 32.3 in 328 lb
2022 KTM RC 390 373 cc 69.0 3.4 44 32.3 in 324 lb
2022 KTM 890 Duke R 889 cc 49.0 4.8 121 32.8 in 405 lb
2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R 1301 cc 38.0 6.2 177 32.9 in 430 lb
2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 1301 cc 39.0 6.0 160 33.5 in 540 lb
2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 1301 cc 38.0 6.2 160 34.6 in 542 lb
2022 KTM 790 Adventure 799 cc 52.0 4.5 95 33.5 in 417 lb
2022 KTM 890 Adventure 889 cc 50.0 4.7 105 33.5 in 464 lb
2022 KTM 890 Adventure R 889 cc 49.0 4.8 105 34.6 in 468 lb
2022 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 889 cc 48.0 4.9 105 35.0 in 472 lb
2022 KYMCO K‑Pipe 125 123 cc 95.0 2.5 8 31.0 in 224 lb
2022 KYMCO Agility 125 125 cc 95.0 2.5 9 30.7 in 233 lb
2022 KYMCO Agility 50 49 cc 110.0 2.1 4 30.7 in 203 lb
2022 KYMCO Like 150i 149 cc 90.0 2.6 13 30.5 in 264 lb
2022 KYMCO Like 50i 49 cc 110.0 2.1 4 30.5 in 210 lb
2022 KYMCO X‑Town 300i ABS 276 cc 72.0 3.3 24 30.7 in 400 lb
2022 KYMCO AK 550i ABS 550 cc 60.0 3.9 53 31.1 in 484 lb
2022 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 853 cc 52.0 4.5 65 30.7 in 481 lb
2022 Moto Guzzi V7 Special 853 cc 52.0 4.5 65 30.7 in 482 lb
2022 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 853 cc 48.0 4.9 65 30.9 in 463 lb
2022 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Adventure 853 cc 52.0 4.5 80 32.7 in 505 lb
2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello 1042 cc 47.0 5.0 115 32.1 in 514 lb
2022 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Rosso 798 cc 42.0 5.6 110 32.7 in 385 lb
2022 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR 798 cc 41.0 5.7 140 33.1 in 370 lb
2022 MV Agusta F3 800 798 cc 42.0 5.6 148 32.3 in 381 lb
2022 MV Agusta Superveloce 800 798 cc 43.0 5.5 148 32.3 in 381 lb
2022 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso 798 cc 47.0 5.0 110 33.5 in 427 lb
2022 MV Agusta Rush 1000 998 cc 35.0 6.7 208 33.1 in 410 lb
2022 Norton Commando 961 Classic 961 cc 45.0 5.2 80 31.0 in 456 lb
2022 Norton V4SV 1200 cc 35.0 6.7 185 32.3 in 425 lb
2022 Piaggio Liberty 50 49 cc 115.0 2.0 4 30.7 in 220 lb
2022 Piaggio Liberty 150 155 cc 90.0 2.6 13 30.7 in 260 lb
2022 Piaggio BV350 330 cc 70.0 3.4 33 31.1 in 390 lb
2022 Piaggio MP3 500 HPE 493 cc 60.0 3.9 40 30.9 in 542 lb
2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 349 cc 85.0 2.8 20 31.7 in 430 lb
2022 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 349 cc 85.0 2.8 20 30.1 in 421 lb
2022 Royal Enfield Scram 411 411 cc 70.0 3.4 24 31.3 in 407 lb
2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 cc 70.0 3.4 24 31.5 in 421 lb
2022 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 648 cc 70.0 3.4 47 31.1 in 445 lb
2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 648 cc 70.0 3.4 47 31.7 in 445 lb
2022 Suzuki Burgman 400 ABS 400 cc 60.0 3.9 31 29.7 in 481 lb
2022 Suzuki GSX250R ABS 248 cc 76.0 3.1 24 31.1 in 392 lb
2022 Suzuki SV650 645 cc 73.0 3.2 75 30.9 in 437 lb
2022 Suzuki SV650X 645 cc 73.0 3.2 75 30.9 in 437 lb
2022 Suzuki GSX‑S750Z ABS 749 cc 47.0 5.0 113 32.1 in 465 lb
2022 Suzuki GSX‑S1000 999 cc 42.0 5.6 150 31.9 in 472 lb
2022 Suzuki GSX‑R600 599 cc 45.0 5.2 104 31.9 in 412 lb
2022 Suzuki GSX‑R750 750 cc 44.0 5.3 148 31.9 in 419 lb
2022 Suzuki GSX‑R1000R 999 cc 42.0 5.6 199 32.5 in 448 lb
2022 Suzuki V‑Strom 650 645 cc 61.0 3.9 70 32.9 in 470 lb
2022 Suzuki V‑Strom 650XT Adventure 645 cc 61.0 3.9 70 32.9 in 476 lb
2022 Suzuki V‑Strom 1050 1037 cc 47.0 5.0 106 33.5 in 545 lb
2022 Suzuki V‑Strom 1050XT Adventure 1037 cc 47.0 5.0 106 33.5 in 560 lb
2022 Triumph Bonneville T100 900 cc 61.0 3.9 64 31.1 in 503 lb
2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 1200 cc 52.0 4.5 80 31.1 in 494 lb
2022 Triumph Street Twin (Speed Twin 900) 900 cc 61.0 3.9 64 30.1 in 476 lb
2022 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 1200 cc 50.0 4.7 96 31.8 in 476 lb
2022 Triumph Thruxton RS 1200 cc 50.0 4.7 103 31.9 in 454 lb
2022 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport 888 cc 48.0 4.9 84 32.7 in 482 lb
2022 Triumph Tiger 900 GT 888 cc 47.0 5.0 94 31.9 in 423 lb
2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro 1160 cc 44.0 5.3 148 33.5 in 540 lb
2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro 1160 cc 43.0 5.5 148 34.5 in 547 lb
2022 Ural Gear Up 749 cc 35.0 6.7 41 31.5 in 730 lb
2022 Ural cT 749 cc 36.0 6.5 41 31.5 in 710 lb
2022 Vespa Primavera 50 49 cc 115.0 2.0 4 30.7 in 220 lb
2022 Vespa Primavera 150 155 cc 95.0 2.5 13 30.7 in 258 lb
2022 Vespa Sprint 150 155 cc 94.0 2.5 13 31.1 in 260 lb
2022 Vespa GTS 300 278 cc 70.0 3.4 22 31.1 in 350 lb
2022 Vespa GTS 300 Super 278 cc 70.0 3.4 23 31.1 in 352 lb
2022 Vespa 946 Red 155 cc 94.0 2.5 13 31.1 in 290 lb
2022 Yamaha YZF‑R3 321 cc 56.0 4.2 42 30.7 in 368 lb
2022 Yamaha YZF‑R7 689 cc 54.0 4.4 72 32.9 in 414 lb
2022 Yamaha YZF‑R1 998 cc 39.0 6.0 200 33.7 in 439 lb
2022 Yamaha MT‑03 321 cc 56.0 4.2 42 30.7 in 373 lb
2022 Yamaha MT‑07 689 cc 58.0 4.1 74 31.7 in 403 lb
2022 Yamaha MT‑09 890 cc 44.0 5.3 117 32.3 in 425 lb
2022 Yamaha MT‑10 998 cc 38.0 6.2 160 32.5 in 463 lb
2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 890 cc 47.0 5.0 117 33.5 in 482 lb
2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 890 cc 47.0 5.0 117 33.5 in 485 lb
2022 Yamaha FJR1300ES 1298 cc 39.0 6.0 146 31.7 in 637 lb
2022 Yamaha Super Ténéré ES 1199 cc 43.0 5.5 110 33.3 in 584 lb
2022 Yamaha Ténéré 700 689 cc 52.0 4.5 72 34.4 in 452 lb
2022 Yamaha XSR700 689 cc 56.0 4.2 74 32.9 in 410 lb
2022 Yamaha XSR900 890 cc 44.0 5.3 117 31.9 in 425 lb
2022 Zero Zero S ZF7.2 Electric 88.0 2.7 46 hp equiv. 31.8 in 313 lb
2022 Zero Zero S ZF14.4 Electric 110.0 2.1 60 hp equiv. 31.8 in 414 lb
2022 Zero Zero SR ZF14.4 Electric 109.0 2.1 70 hp equiv. 31.8 in 419 lb
2022 Zero Zero SR/F Electric 100.0 2.4 110 hp equiv. 31.0 in 485 lb
2022 Zero Zero SR/S Electric 100.0 2.4 110 hp equiv. 31.0 in 505 lb
2022 Zero Zero DS ZF14.4 Electric 106.0 2.2 60 hp equiv. 33.2 in 413 lb
2022 Zero Zero DSR/X Electric 100.0 2.4 100 hp equiv. 32.6 in 544 lb
2022 Zero Zero DSR ZF14.4 Electric 102.0 2.3 67 hp equiv. 34.0 in 419 lb
2022 Zero Zero FX ZF3.6 Electric 70.0 3.4 27 hp equiv. 34.7 in 289 lb
2022 Zero Zero FX ZF7.2 Electric 90.0 2.6 44 hp equiv. 34.7 in 293 lb
2022 Zero Zero FXS ZF3.6 Electric 72.0 3.3 27 hp equiv. 32.9 in 293 lb
2022 Zero Zero FXS ZF7.2 Electric 92.0 2.6 44 hp equiv. 32.9 in 293 lb

 

 

2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition

2022 Best & Worst Fuel Economy Performers

Category Model MPG (US) L/100km
Best Overall (Gas) Honda Grom 125 134 1.8
Best Scooter Honda Metropolitan 50 117 2.0
Best Electric Zero S ZF14.4 110 (MPGe) 2.1
Best Middleweight Yamaha MT‑07 58 4.1
Worst Cruiser Harley‑Davidson CVO Limited 38 6.2
Worst Sportbike Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑14R 36 6.5

2022 Motorcycle MPG Myth‑Busters

  • Myth: Bigger engines always mean worse MPG.
    Busted: Triumph Tiger 1200 and BMW R1250 GS still return mid‑40s MPG despite size.
  • Myth: Electric bikes can’t tour.
    Busted: Zero SR/F and SR/S deliver 100+ MPGe and DC fast charging for highway use.
  • Myth: Adventure bikes are gas guzzlers.
    Busted: Yamaha Ténéré 700 and KTM 890 Adventure average 50+ MPG.
  • Myth: Scooters are only for cities.
    Busted: Maxi‑scooters like KYMCO AK550 and Suzuki Burgman 400 handle highways at 60+ MPG.

 

 

2022 Fuel‑Saving Strategies

  • 🛠️ Maintenance: Keep tires inflated, chains lubed, and filters clean for peak efficiency.
  • 🧠 Ride smarter: Smooth throttle, steady speeds, and early upshifts save the most fuel.
  • 📦 Pack light: Reduce luggage drag; use compact soft bags for trips.
  • ⚡ Electrics: Plan routes around charging hubs; use regenerative braking in urban riding.
  • 🎯 Model choice: 300–700 cc standards and ADV midsize bikes remain the MPG sweet spot.

 

 

2022 Motorcycle MPG Guide Summary

Explore the most fuel‑efficient motorcycles and scooters of 2022. From new models like the Yamaha R7, Aprilia Tuareg 660, Triumph Tiger 1200, and Ducati DesertX to proven commuters like the Honda Rebel and Yamaha MT‑07, plus electrics from Zero, our 2022 MPG guide compares gas mileage, L/100km, power, weight, and seat heights across USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and Japan. Use it to save fuel, cut costs, and ride smarter.

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Michael Le Pard

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