http://totalmotorcycle.com/MotorcycleFu ... yGuide.htm
I found a top 10 most efficent motorcycles in U.S. as of 2009
The problem is the list is a few years old and has no mention of aftermarket add ons, not for chrome, but utility/functions only such as storage trunk, windshield/screen, other storage options that would make the bike a great out in the middle of no where utility bike, both on and off roads. By off road I mean can ride easily on gravel or dirt or mud. Standard gas tank size plays a role due to get from nowwhere to somewhere unless a spare tank is possible. This is not a dirt racer but a utilty bike.
If you look at the list (Link above), is the list still current with models and any new models or mpg changes?
I'm trying to find a 80 or more mpg bike, then look at the practical features or abilities it may have. Its target riding area is mostly city, short rides but needs to get up to 65 MPH for 10 minutes or a little more with a load.
I'm not looking at any scooter because as a group they lack the higher utility/flexibility that a motorcycle can offer.
On the older list (2009) the bikes listed are:
(H=Honda, K=Kawasaki, Y=Yamaha and S=Suzuki)
K Ninja 250R at 61 mpg
S DRZ400S at 65 mpg
K KLXS 250 at 70 mpg
Y WR250X at 71 mpg
Y XT250 at 73 mpg
Y TW300 at 78 mpg
S GZ250 at 82 mpg
H Rebel at 85 mpg
H CRF230M at 85 mpg
K Eliminator 125 at 95 mpg
S DRS200S at 105 mpg
My Priorities
1. Tied for 1st -Mileage
1a. Tied for 1st -Reliablity
3. Utility add ons from the mfg or others like cargo add ons etc...
4. Must be able to fit rider with inseem of 32 inches. Flat footing not required but nice
5. Cost over the bike lifetime. This assumes the target bike is one or two years old when I buy it.
So is the list still current and which seem to best fit my priorities above?
At http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16425
