Published September 18, 2025 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
1964 Motorcycle and Scooter Models
A guide to motorcycle gas mileage (MPG and L/100km) and efficiency.
Total Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide is your guide to motorcycle and scooter fuel economy in MPG and L/100km.
Over 5500 bikes by year, manufacturer and model from 1934 to today.
World Changing Event: 1964 – Honda launches its “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda” advertising campaign to sell motorcycles to mainstream Americans. By the end of 1964, Honda had sold more than 100,000 units in the U.S., more than all other motorcycle manufacturers combined. Today it is still considered one of the most successful adverterising campaigns.
1964 Motorcycle and Scooter Models
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Year
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Manufacturer
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Model
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Engine Size (cc) /Cyl
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Average MPG
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Average L/100km
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Source
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BMW
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R50
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R50/2
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R50S
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R50US
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R60
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53.0 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R60/2
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53.0 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R60US
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53.0 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R69
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51.5 MPG
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4.6 L/100km
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BMW
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R69S
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51.5 MPG
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4.6 L/100km
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BMW
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R69US
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51.5 MPG
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4.6 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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CH
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52.5 MPG
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4.8 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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FLH
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1207/2
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36.0 MPG
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6.5 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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H
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52.5 MPG
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4.8 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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XLCH
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883/2
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50.0 MPG
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4.7 L/100km
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Honda
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CB250
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68.0 MPG
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3.5 L/100km
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Honda
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Cub 50
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145.0 MPG
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1.6 L/100km
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Norton
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650SS
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646/2
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47.5 MPG
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4.9 L/100km
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Yamaha
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YG-1T Trailmaster 80
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81/1
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170.0 MPG
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1.4 L/100km
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2019
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1930
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1931
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1932
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1933
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