Published October 6, 2025 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
1993 Motorcycle and Scooter Models
A guide to motorcycle gas mileage (MPG and L/100km) and efficiency.
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1993 Motorcycle and Scooter Model Data
| Year | Make | Model | Engine (cc) | MPG (US) | L/100km | Horsepower | Seat Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Aprilia | RS 125 Extrema | 124 cc | 70 | 3.4 | 28 hp | 31.1 in | 306 lb |
| 1993 | Aprilia | RS 250 | 249 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 62 hp | 31.5 in | 309 lb |
| 1993 | Aprilia | Pegaso 650 | 652 cc | 56 | 4.2 | 48 hp | 32.5 in | 390 lb |
| 1993 | Benelli | Sei 900 | 904 cc | 38 | 6.2 | 80 hp | 31.9 in | 485 lb |
| 1993 | Bimota | SB6 | 1074 cc | 35 | 6.7 | 146 hp | 32.1 in | 418 lb |
| 1993 | Bimota | SB7 | 749 cc | 38 | 6.2 | 140 hp | 32.1 in | 406 lb |
| 1993 | BMW | K1 | 987 cc | 47 | 5.0 | 100 hp | 31.5 in | 518 lb |
| 1993 | BMW | K1100LT ABS | 1092 cc | 44 | 5.3 | 100 hp | 30.3 in | 834 lb |
| 1993 | BMW | K1100RS | 1092 cc | 44 | 5.3 | 130 hp | 32.3 in | 570 lb |
| 1993 | BMW | K75 | 740 cc | 49 | 4.7 | 68 hp | 31.1 in | 474 lb |
| 1993 | BMW | K75RT | 740 cc | 49 | 4.7 | 68 hp | 31.1 in | 496 lb |
| 1993 | BMW | K75S | 740 cc | 49 | 4.7 | 68 hp | 31.1 in | 474 lb |
| 1993 | BMW | R1100RS | 1085 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 90 hp | 31.7 in | 571 lb |
| 1993 | BMW | R100RT | 980 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 60 hp | 31.5 in | 525 lb |
| 1993 | Buell | RS1200 | 1203 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 76 hp | 31.9 in | 465 lb |
| 1993 | Cagiva | Elefant 900 i.e. GT | 904 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 80 hp | 33.1 in | 470 lb |
| 1993 | Ducati | Monster 600 | 583 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 53 hp | 30.3 in | 386 lb |
| 1993 | Ducati | Monster 900 | 904 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 80 hp | 30.9 in | 408 lb |
| 1993 | Ducati | 900SS | 904 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 80 hp | 31.5 in | 414 lb |
| 1993 | Ducati | 888 SP5 | 888 cc | 38 | 6.2 | 115 hp | 31.5 in | 430 lb |
| 1993 | Ducati | 916 Strada | 916 cc | 36 | 6.5 | 114 hp | 31.9 in | 430 lb |
| 1993 | Gilera | Nordwest 600 | 558 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 48 hp | 33.1 in | 350 lb |
| 1993 | Harley-Davidson | FLHTC Electra Glide Classic | 1340 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 67 hp | 28.0 in | 791 lb |
| 1993 | Harley-Davidson | FLSTF Fat Boy | 1340 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 67 hp | 26.9 in | 730 lb |
| 1993 | Harley-Davidson | FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide | 1340 cc | 46 | 5.1 | 67 hp | 26.8 in | 650 lb |
| 1993 | Harley-Davidson | XLH 883 Sportster Hugger | 883 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 49 hp | 27.0 in | 540 lb |
| 1993 | Harley-Davidson | XL1200 Sportster | 1199 cc | 47 | 5.0 | 67 hp | 28.0 in | 553 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | CB1000 Big One | 998 cc | 34 | 6.9 | 98 hp | 31.1 in | 578 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | CB250 Nighthawk | 234 cc | 71 | 3.3 | 18 hp | 29.3 in | 302 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | CBR600F2 | 599 cc | 48 | 4.9 | 100 hp | 31.8 in | 455 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | CBR900RR Fireblade | 893 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 130 hp | 31.3 in | 425 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | CMX250C Rebel | 234 cc | 62 | 3.8 | 18 hp | 26.6 in | 306 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | GL1500 Gold Wing Aspencade | 1520 cc | 35 | 6.7 | 100 hp | 28.7 in | 820 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | PC800 Pacific Coast | 800 cc | 48 | 4.9 | 57 hp | 30.1 in | 640 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | ST1100 | 1084 cc | 48 | 4.9 | 100 hp | 31.3 in | 650 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | VFR750F | 748 cc | 48 | 4.9 | 100 hp | 31.7 in | 480 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | XR650L | 644 cc | 48 | 4.9 | 40 hp | 37.0 in | 349 lb |
| 1993 | Husqvarna | TE610 | 577 cc | 55 | 4.3 | 46 hp | 36.6 in | 275 lb |
| 1993 | Jawa | 350 Oilmaster (sidecar) | 343 cc | 65 | 3.6 | 23 hp | 31.1 in | 420 lb |
| 1993 | Kawasaki | EX250 (Ninja 250R) | 249 cc | 78 | 3.0 | 29 hp | 30.5 in | 304 lb |
| 1993 | Kawasaki | Ninja 500R (EX500) | 498 cc | 56 | 4.2 | 50 hp | 31.7 in | 388 lb |
| 1993 | Kawasaki | ZX-6 | 599 cc | 50 | 4.7 | 100 hp | 32.1 in | 401 lb |
| 1993 | Kawasaki | ZX-7R | 748 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 120 hp | 32.3 in | 448 lb |
| 1993 | Kawasaki | ZX-11 (ZZR1100) | 1052 cc | 39 | 6.0 | 145 hp | 31.5 in | 540 lb |
| 1993 | Kawasaki | ZX-9R | 899 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 139 hp | 32.1 in | 430 lb |
| 1993 | Kawasaki | Concours GTR1000 | 998 cc | 49 | 4.7 | 100 hp | 31.1 in | 670 lb |
| 1993 | Kawasaki | KLR250 | 249 cc | 80 | 2.9 | 23 hp | 33.7 in | 258 lb |
| 1993 | Kawasaki | KLR650 | 651 cc | 58 | 4.1 | 40 hp | 35.0 in | 432 lb |
| 1993 | Kawasaki | VN1500 Vulcan 88 | 1470 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 67 hp | 28.0 in | 675 lb |
| 1993 | KTM | 620 LC4 Enduro | 609 cc | 56 | 4.2 | 50 hp | 36.0 in | 320 lb |
| 1993 | Laverda | Ghost Strike 650 | 668 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 70 hp | 31.3 in | 430 lb |
| 1993 | Moto Guzzi | California 1100 | 1064 cc | 46 | 5.1 | 74 hp | 30.7 in | 590 lb |
| 1993 | Piaggio | Hexagon 250 | 244 cc | 63 | 3.7 | 22 hp | 30.7 in | 330 lb |
| 1993 | Suzuki | DR200SE | 199 cc | 68 | 3.5 | 15 hp | 32.0 in | 278 lb |
| 1993 | Suzuki | DR350S | 349 cc | 67 | 3.5 | 35 hp | 36.2 in | 286 lb |
| 1993 | Suzuki | DR650SE | 644 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 43 hp | 34.8 in | 366 lb |
| 1993 | Suzuki | GN125 | 125 cc | 88 | 2.7 | 10 hp | 30.7 in | 275 lb |
| 1993 | Suzuki | GN250 | 249 cc | 73 | 3.2 | 20 hp | 30.7 in | 300 lb |
| 1993 | Suzuki | GS500E | 487 cc | 55 | 4.3 | 47 hp | 31.1 in | 386 lb |
| 1993 | Suzuki | Katana 600 (GSX600F) | 599 cc | 55 | 4.3 | 86 hp | 31.7 in | 458 lb |
| 1993 | Suzuki | Intruder 800 (VS800) | 805 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 61 hp | 27.6 in | 600 lb |
| 1993 | Suzuki | Intruder 1400 (VS1400) | 1360 cc | 46 | 5.1 | 61 hp | 27.6 in | 639 lb |
| 1993 | Triumph | Daytona 1200 | 1180 cc | 35 | 6.7 | 147 hp | 31.5 in | 540 lb |
| 1993 | Triumph | Daytona 900 | 885 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 115 hp | 31.7 in | 480 lb |
| 1993 | Triumph | Tiger 900 | 885 cc | 40 | 5.8 | 85 hp | 33.1 in | 485 lb |
| 1993 | Triumph | Trophy 1200 | 1180 cc | 34 | 6.9 | 108 hp | 31.3 in | 590 lb |
| 1993 | Vespa | ET4 125 | 124 cc | 95 | 2.5 | 11 hp | 30.7 in | 245 lb |
| 1993 | Yamaha | FZR600 | 599 cc | 51 | 4.6 | 90 hp | 31.7 in | 412 lb |
| 1993 | Yamaha | GTS1000 | 1002 cc | 54 | 4.4 | 102 hp | 31.5 in | 603 lb |
| 1993 | Yamaha | XJ600 Diversion / Seca II | 598 cc | 53 | 4.4 | 61 hp | 31.1 in | 430 lb |
| 1993 | Yamaha | YZF750 | 749 cc | 47 | 5.0 | 125 hp | 32.1 in | 430 lb |
| 1993 | Yamaha | XT225 Serow | 225 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 20 hp | 31.9 in | 238 lb |
| 1993 | Yamaha | Virago 1100 | 1063 cc | 43 | 5.5 | 62 hp | 28.5 in | 540 lb |
| 1993 | Yamaha | Virago 535 | 535 cc | 62 | 3.8 | 40 hp | 28.1 in | 425 lb |
| 1993 | Yamaha | V-Max | 1198 cc | 41 | 5.8 | 140 hp | 30.5 in | 631 lb |
| 1993 | Aprilia | AF1 125 Sintesi | 124 cc | 68 | 3.5 | 28 hp | 31.1 in | 300 lb |
| 1993 | BMW | R100GS Paris‑Dakar | 980 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 60 hp | 33.1 in | 540 lb |
| 1993 | Ducati | Monster 750 | 748 cc | 44 | 5.3 | 65 hp | 30.9 in | 396 lb |
| 1993 | Ducati | 900SS SP (Supersport Sport Production) | 904 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 84 hp | 31.5 in | 414 lb |
| 1993 | Harley‑Davidson | XLH 883 Deluxe | 883 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 49 hp | 27.5 in | 545 lb |
| 1993 | Harley‑Davidson | XL1200C Sportster Custom | 1199 cc | 47 | 5.0 | 67 hp | 28.0 in | 553 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | CBR600F2 Smokin’ Joe’s Replica | 599 cc | 48 | 4.9 | 100 hp | 31.8 in | 455 lb |
| 1993 | Honda | Shadow VLX 600 | 583 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 39 hp | 27.2 in | 439 lb |
| 1993 | Kawasaki | VN800 Vulcan | 805 cc | 50 | 4.7 | 55 hp | 27.6 in | 540 lb |
| 1993 | Suzuki | GSX‑R1100W | 1074 cc | 37 | 6.4 | 143 hp | 31.9 in | 487 lb |
| 1993 | Triumph | Trident 900 | 885 cc | 44 | 5.3 | 98 hp | 31.5 in | 485 lb |
| 1993 | Triumph | Legend TT 900 | 885 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 70 hp | 30.9 in | 507 lb |
| 1993 | Yamaha | YZF600R Thundercat (early EU) | 599 cc | 48 | 4.9 | 100 hp | 31.7 in | 412 lb |
| 1993 | Yamaha | XV750 Virago | 748 cc | 55 | 4.3 | 50 hp | 28.5 in | 505 lb |
1993 Best & Worst Fuel Economy Performers
| Top 10 Best MPG (1993) | |
|---|---|
| Aprilia/Piaggio 50cc scooters | 100–110 MPG |
| Vespa ET4 125 | 95 MPG |
| Kawasaki KLR250 | 80 MPG |
| Honda Z50R | 77–78 MPG |
| Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) | 77–78 MPG |
| Yamaha XT225 Serow | ~52 MPG |
| Suzuki GN125 | 87–88 MPG |
| Suzuki GN250 | 72–73 MPG |
| Suzuki DR200SE | 68 MPG |
| BMW K75 family | ~49 MPG |
| Bottom 10 Worst MPG (1993) | |
|---|---|
| Triumph Trophy 1200 | 34 MPG |
| Honda CB1000 Big One | ~34 MPG |
| Triumph Daytona 1200 | 35 MPG |
| Ducati 916 Strada | ~36 MPG |
| Kawasaki ZX‑11 (ZZR1100) | ~39 MPG |
| Honda GL1500 Gold Wing | ~35 MPG |
| Honda CBR900RR | ~41 MPG |
| Kawasaki ZX‑9R | ~42 MPG |
| Yamaha V‑Max | ~40–41 MPG |
| Harley‑Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic | ~41–42 MPG |
1993 Fuel Economy Myth‑Busters
- Two‑strokes can be frugal: Small 50–125cc two‑strokes (Aprilia RS125, SR50, Piaggio Zip) often deliver 60–100+ MPG in urban duty, despite higher emissions than four‑strokes.
- Big tourers can sip: Honda ST1100, PC800 Pacific Coast, Kawasaki Concours, and even the GL1500 Gold Wing often show mid‑30s to ~50 MPG with smooth throttle, clean aero, and proper tire pressures.
- Owner MPG spreads are real: Carb health, luggage, and aerodynamics explain ranges like Honda CB1000 ~33–36 MPG and VFR750 ~34–44 MPG in rider datasets.
- Performance pacing matters: 600–1000cc sportbikes (CBR600F2, CBR900RR, ZX‑6, ZX‑9R) stay in the high‑30s to mid‑40s MPG off‑track with relaxed cruise and gentle roll‑ons.
- Airhead tuning affects MPG: BMW R100RT/GS owner reports show timing, carb needles, and compression/chain condition can swing economy significantly.
1993 Fuel Economy Strategies
- Commute class: 125–300cc singles and scooters (Virago 125, CB/CMX 250, SR/Zip) sustain 70–100+ MPG; maintain tire pressures, chain, and air filters for consistency.
- Touring discipline: ST1100, PC800, Concours, and GL1500 hold mid‑30s to ~50 MPG with moderate speeds, light luggage, and clean aero; carb synchronization matters on older models.
- ADV setup: BMW F650 Funduro, KLR650, DR650, and Yamaha XT225 deliver 50–60+ MPG by reducing drag, steady pacing, and avoiding oversized knobbies for long pavement stints.
- Performance pacing: 600–900cc sportbikes remain efficient off‑track with gentle roll‑ons and sub‑high‑RPM cruising; expect mid‑30s to low‑40s MPG.
What Was New and Popular in 1993 Motorcycles
1993 blended sharper sport machines, practical middleweights, and dual‑sport utility. Riders gravitated to platforms balancing excitement with everyday usability and respectable MPG across Europe, North America, and beyond.
- 600 class heat: Honda’s CBR600F2 remained the benchmark with usable power and ~48 MPG; Yamaha’s FZR600 and early YZF750 set the tone for sharper handling.
- Middleweight rise: Suzuki GS500E, Honda CB750 Nighthawk, and Yamaha XJ600 Diversion offered value and mid‑40s to mid‑50s MPG with approachable ergonomics.
- Sport‑tour confidence: ST1100, PC800, Concours, and GL1500 remained long‑range staples with ~35–50 MPG when ridden smoothly.
- ADV/dual‑sport utility: BMW F650 Funduro (launch era), KLR/DR singles, XT225, and XR650L were commuter/adventure favorites, commonly reporting 50–60+ MPG.
- Cruiser culture: Harley touring/Dyna/Softail lines and Yamaha Virago family drew riders with steady economy and comfort; owner MPG varied by setup.
- Exotics and superbikes: Ducati 888/916 and Triumph Daytona 1200 captivated with cutting‑edge performance, even if MPG hovered in the mid‑30s.
Overall, 1993 let riders chase speed or savor daily economy—often in the same garage. Popularity favored usability, reliability, and fuel‑savvy platforms, while halo superbikes set the tone for the decade’s performance arms race.
