1994 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

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1994 Motorcycle and Scooter Models

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

1994 Motorcycle MPG Fuel Economy GuideWorld Changing Event: Kurt Cobain’s death – Kurt Cobain, songwriter and frontman of grunge band Nirvana, was hailed as “the spokesman of a generation”. Cobain however was often uncomfortable and frustrated, believing his message and artistic vision to have been misinterpreted by the public, with his personal issues often subject to media attention. On April 8, 1994, he was found dead at his Lake Washington home apparently of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound. During the last years of his life Cobain struggled with heroin addiction, illness, depression brought on from his fame and public image, as well as the professional and lifelong personal pressures surrounding himself and his wife, musician Courtney Love. Following the success of their first album “Nevermind”, Nirvana started the grunge band wave and was labeled “the flagship band” of Generation X. Since their debut, Nirvana sold over 50 million albums worldwide.

 

1994 Motorcycle and Scooter Model Data

Year Make Model Engine (cc) MPG (US) L/100km Horsepower Seat Height Weight
1994 Aprilia RS 125 Extrema 124 cc 70 3.4 28 hp 31.1 in 306 lb
1994 Aprilia RS 250 249 cc 40 5.9 62 hp 31.5 in 309 lb
1994 Aprilia SR 50 49 cc 100 2.4 5 hp 30.1 in 190 lb
1994 Benelli Sei 900 904 cc 38 6.2 80 hp 31.9 in 485 lb
1994 Bimota SB6 1074 cc 35 6.7 146 hp 32.1 in 418 lb
1994 Bimota SB7 749 cc 38 6.2 140 hp 32.1 in 406 lb
1994 Bimota Mantra 904 cc 42 5.6 85 hp 31.9 in 420 lb
1994 BMW F650 Funduro 652 cc 56 4.2 50 hp 31.5 in 415 lb
1994 BMW K1100LT ABS 1092 cc 44 5.3 100 hp 30.3 in 834 lb
1994 BMW K1100RS 1092 cc 44 5.3 130 hp 32.3 in 570 lb
1994 BMW K75 740 cc 49 4.7 68 hp 31.1 in 474 lb
1994 BMW K75RT 740 cc 49 4.7 68 hp 31.1 in 496 lb
1994 BMW K75S 740 cc 49 4.7 68 hp 31.1 in 474 lb
1994 BMW R1100GS 1085 cc 45 5.2 80 hp 33.1 in 525 lb
1994 BMW R1100RS 1085 cc 45 5.2 90 hp 31.7 in 571 lb
1994 BMW R100RT 980 cc 42 5.6 60 hp 31.5 in 525 lb
1994 Cagiva Elefant 900 i.e. 904 cc 45 5.2 80 hp 33.1 in 470 lb
1994 Ducati Monster 600 583 cc 45 5.2 53 hp 30.3 in 386 lb
1994 Ducati Monster 900 904 cc 42 5.6 80 hp 30.9 in 408 lb
1994 Ducati 900SS 904 cc 42 5.6 80 hp 31.5 in 414 lb
1994 Ducati 748 Biposto 748 cc 38 6.2 98 hp 31.5 in 430 lb
1994 Ducati 916 Strada 916 cc 36 6.5 114 hp 31.9 in 430 lb
1994 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 1340 cc 42 5.5 67 hp 28.0 in 791 lb
1994 Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy 1340 cc 41 5.7 67 hp 26.9 in 730 lb
1994 Harley-Davidson FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide 1340 cc 46 5.1 67 hp 26.8 in 650 lb
1994 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (XLH) 883 cc 55 4.3 49 hp 28.0 in 563 lb
1994 Harley-Davidson XL1200 Sportster 1199 cc 47 5.0 67 hp 28.0 in 553 lb
1994 Honda CB1000 Super Four 998 cc 34 6.9 98 hp 31.1 in 578 lb
1994 Honda CB250 Nighthawk 234 cc 71 3.3 18 hp 29.3 in 302 lb
1994 Honda CBR600F2 599 cc 48 4.9 100 hp 31.8 in 455 lb
1994 Honda CBR900RR 893 cc 41 5.7 130 hp 31.3 in 425 lb
1994 Honda CMX250C Rebel 234 cc 62 3.8 18 hp 26.6 in 306 lb
1994 Honda Nighthawk 750 747 cc 45 5.2 75 hp 31.0 in 463 lb
1994 Honda PC800 Pacific Coast 800 cc 48 4.9 57 hp 30.1 in 640 lb
1994 Honda ST1100 1084 cc 48 4.9 100 hp 31.3 in 650 lb
1994 Honda VFR750F 748 cc 48 4.9 100 hp 31.7 in 480 lb
1994 Honda VT1100C Shadow Spirit 1099 cc 47 5.0 65 hp 28.0 in 640 lb
1994 Husqvarna TE610 577 cc 55 4.3 46 hp 36.6 in 275 lb
1994 Jawa 350 Oilmaster (sidecar) 350 cc 65 3.6 23 hp 31.1 in 420 lb
1994 Kawasaki EX250 (Ninja 250R) 249 cc 78 3.0 29 hp 30.5 in 304 lb
1994 Kawasaki Ninja 500R 498 cc 56 4.2 50 hp 31.7 in 388 lb
1994 Kawasaki ZX‑6 599 cc 50 4.7 100 hp 32.1 in 401 lb
1994 Kawasaki ZX‑7R 748 cc 45 5.2 120 hp 32.3 in 448 lb
1994 Kawasaki ZX‑11 (ZZR1100) 1052 cc 39 6.0 145 hp 31.5 in 540 lb
1994 Kawasaki ZX‑9R 899 cc 42 5.6 139 hp 32.1 in 430 lb
1994 Kawasaki Concours GTR1000 998 cc 49 4.7 100 hp 31.1 in 670 lb
1994 Kawasaki KLR250 249 cc 80 2.9 23 hp 33.7 in 258 lb
1994 Kawasaki KLR650 651 cc 58 4.1 40 hp 35.0 in 432 lb
1994 KTM 620 LC4 Enduro 609 cc 56 4.2 50 hp 36.0 in 320 lb
1994 Laverda Ghost Strike 650 668 cc 45 5.2 70 hp 31.3 in 430 lb
1994 Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV 1064 cc 46 5.1 74 hp 30.7 in 590 lb
1994 Piaggio Hexagon 250 244 cc 63 3.7 22 hp 30.7 in 330 lb
1994 Suzuki DR200SE 199 cc 68 3.5 15 hp 32.0 in 278 lb
1994 Suzuki DR350S 349 cc 67 3.5 35 hp 36.2 in 286 lb
1994 Suzuki DR650SE 644 cc 52 4.5 43 hp 34.8 in 366 lb
1994 Suzuki GN125 125 cc 88 2.7 10 hp 30.7 in 275 lb
1994 Suzuki GN250 249 cc 73 3.2 20 hp 30.7 in 300 lb
1994 Suzuki GS500E 487 cc 55 4.3 47 hp 31.1 in 386 lb
1994 Suzuki Katana 600 (GSX600F) 599 cc 55 4.3 86 hp 31.7 in 458 lb
1994 Suzuki Intruder 800 805 cc 52 4.5 61 hp 27.6 in 600 lb
1994 Suzuki Intruder 1400 1360 cc 46 5.1 61 hp 27.6 in 639 lb
1994 Triumph Daytona 1200 1180 cc 35 6.7 147 hp 31.5 in 540 lb
1994 Triumph Daytona 900 885 cc 41 5.7 115 hp 31.7 in 480 lb
1994 Triumph Speed Triple 900 885 cc 41 5.7 108 hp 31.5 in 430 lb
1994 Triumph Tiger 900 885 cc 40 5.9 85 hp 33.1 in 485 lb
1994 Triumph Trophy 1200 1180 cc 34 6.9 108 hp 31.3 in 590 lb
1994 Vespa ET4 125 124 cc 95 2.5 11 hp 30.7 in 245 lb
1994 Yamaha FZR600R 599 cc 46 5.1 90 hp 31.7 in 412 lb
1994 Yamaha GTS1000 1002 cc 54 4.4 102 hp 31.5 in 603 lb
1994 Yamaha XJ600 Diversion / Seca II 598 cc 54 4.4 61 hp 31.1 in 430 lb
1994 Yamaha YZF750 749 cc 47 5.0 125 hp 32.1 in 430 lb
1994 Yamaha Virago 1100 1063 cc 43 5.5 62 hp 28.5 in 540 lb
1994 Yamaha Virago 535 535 cc 62 3.8 40 hp 28.1 in 425 lb
1994 Yamaha V‑Max 1198 cc 41 5.8 140 hp 30.5 in 631 lb
1994 Aprilia Pegaso 650 652 cc 56 4.2 48 hp 32.5 in 390 lb
1994 BMW R1100R 1085 cc 45 5.2 80 hp 30.9 in 505 lb
1994 Ducati Monster 750 748 cc 44 5.3 65 hp 30.9 in 396 lb
1994 Ducati 900SS SP (Supersport Sport Production) 904 cc 41 5.7 84 hp 31.5 in 414 lb
1994 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom 1199 cc 47 5.0 67 hp 28.0 in 553 lb
1994 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Deluxe 883 cc 52 4.5 49 hp 27.5 in 545 lb
1994 Honda CBR600F2 Smokin’ Joe’s Replica 599 cc 48 4.9 100 hp 31.8 in 455 lb
1994 Honda Shadow VLX 600 583 cc 52 4.5 39 hp 27.2 in 439 lb
1994 Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan 88 1470 cc 42 5.6 67 hp 28.0 in 675 lb
1994 Suzuki GSX‑R1100W 1074 cc 37 6.4 143 hp 31.9 in 487 lb
1994 Triumph Trident 900 885 cc 44 5.3 98 hp 31.5 in 485 lb
1994 Triumph Legend TT 900 885 cc 45 5.2 70 hp 30.9 in 507 lb
1994 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat 599 cc 48 4.9 100 hp 31.7 in 412 lb
1994 Yamaha XV750 Virago 748 cc 55 4.3 50 hp 28.5 in 505 lb

 

 

1994 Best & Worst Fuel Economy Performers

Top 10 Best MPG (1994)
Piaggio/Aprilia 50cc scooters (Zip/SR 50) 100–110 MPG
Vespa ET4 125 95 MPG
Kawasaki KLR250 80 MPG
Honda Z50R 77–78 MPG
Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250) 77–78 MPG
Suzuki GN125 87–88 MPG
Suzuki GN250 72–73 MPG
Suzuki DR200SE 68 MPG
BMW K75 family ~49 MPG
Honda XR80R 74–75 MPG

 

Bottom 10 Worst MPG (1994)
Triumph Trophy 1200 34 MPG
Triumph Daytona 1200 35 MPG
Ducati 916 Strada 36 MPG
Yamaha FZR1000 34 MPG
Honda CB1000 Super Four (owner avg) ~34 MPG
Kawasaki ZX‑11 (ZZR1100) ~39 MPG
Honda CBR900RR ~41–42 MPG
Kawasaki ZX‑9R ~41–42 MPG
Yamaha V‑Max ~40–41 MPG
Harley‑Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic ~42 MPG

 

 

1994 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 aren’t always gas hogs: Honda ST1100, PC800 Pacific Coast, and Kawasaki Concours regularly show mid‑40s to ~50 MPG with smooth throttle and proper tire pressures.
  • Owner MPG spreads are real: Carb health, luggage, and aero 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.

 

 

1994 Fuel Economy Strategies

  • Commute class: 125–300cc singles and scooters (Virago 125, CB/CMX 250, SR/Zip) sustain 70–100+ MPG; keep tire pressures, chain, and air filters maintained.
  • Touring discipline: ST1100, PC800, and Concours sustain mid‑40s MPG with moderate speeds, light luggage, and clean aero; carb health matters on older airheads.
  • ADV setup: Funduro F650, KLR650, and DR650 singles 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 1994 Motorcycles

1994 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, while Yamaha refreshed the FZR600R to push the class forward.
  • Middleweight rise: Suzuki’s GS500E, Honda’s CB750 Nighthawk, and Yamaha’s XJ600 Diversion offered value and mid‑40s to mid‑50s MPG with approachable ergonomics.
  • Sport‑tour confidence: Honda ST1100, PC800 Pacific Coast, and Kawasaki Concours GTR1000 remained long‑range staples with ~45–50 MPG when ridden smoothly.
  • ADV/dual‑sport utility: BMW’s new F650 Funduro and Kawasaki’s KLR/DR singles became commuter/adventure favorites, commonly reporting 50–60+ MPG.
  • Cruiser culture: Harley‑Davidson’s touring and Softail lines, plus Yamaha’s Virago family, drew riders with steady economy and comfort; owner MPG varied by setup.
  • Exotic performance: Ducati’s 916 Strada and Triumph’s Daytona 1200 captured imaginations with cutting‑edge styling and performance, even if MPG hovered in the mid‑30s.

Overall, 1994 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.

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