
1965 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: March 8, 1965– The Vietnam War for the USA: Some 3,500 United States Marines arrive in South Vietnam, becoming the first American combat troops in Vietnam. The U.S. government viewed involvement in the war as a way to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam and part of their wider strategy of containment. The North Vietnamese government viewed the war as a colonial war, fought initially against France, backed by the U.S., and later against South Vietnam, which it regarded as a U.S. puppet state. By the end of the Vietnam War (30 April 1975) more than 3 million Americans served, some 1.5 million of whom actually saw combat in Vietnam; 58,220 soldiers were killed, more than 150,000 were wounded, and at least 21,000 were permanently disabled. The average age of the combat soldier was 19.
1965 Motorcycle and Scooter Models
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
|
53.5 MPG
|
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
|
53.0 MPG
|
4.4 L/100km
|
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BMW
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R60/2
|
53.0 MPG
|
4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R60US
|
53.0 MPG
|
4.4 L/100km
|
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BMW
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R69
|
51.5 MPG
|
4.6 L/100km
|
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BMW
|
R69S
|
51.5 MPG
|
4.6 L/100km
|
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BMW
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R69US
|
51.5 MPG
|
4.6 L/100km
|
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BSA
|
650 Thunderbolt
|
654/2
|
40.0 MPG
|
5.9 L/100km
|
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BSA
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Spitfire Hornet
|
654/2
|
39.0 MPG
|
6.0 L/100km
|
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Harley-Davidson
|
CH
|
52.5 MPG
|
4.8 L/100km
|
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Harley-Davidson
|
FLH
|
1207/2
|
36.0 MPG
|
6.5 L/100km
|
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Harley-Davidson
|
H
|
52.5 MPG
|
4.8 L/100km
|
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Honda
|
CB250
|
68.0 MPG
|
3.5 L/100km
|
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Honda
|
CB450
|
52.0 MPG
|
4.5 L/100km
|
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Honda
|
CB450KO
|
444/2
|
42.5 MPG
|
5.5 L/100km
|
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Honda
|
CB450SS
|
444/2
|
42.5 MPG
|
5.5 L/100km
|
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Honda
|
CL77
|
305/2
|
65.0 MPG
|
3.6 L/100km
|
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Norton
|
650SS
|
646/2
|
47.5 MPG
|
4.9 L/100km
|
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Panther
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M120
|
650/1
|
60.0 MPG
|
3.9 L/100km
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Suzuki
|
X6 Hustler
|
247/2
|
64.0 MPG
|
3.7 L/100km
|
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Vincent
|
Black Lightning
|
998/2
|
45.0 MPG
|
5.2 L/100km
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Posted on September 18, 2025 by Michael Le Pard