1995 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

Year	Make	Model	Engine (cc)	MPG (US)	L/100km	Horsepower	Seat Height	Weight
1995	Aprilia	RS 125 Extrema	124 cc	70	3.4	28 hp	31.1 in	306 lb
1995	Aprilia	RS 250	249 cc	40	5.9	62 hp	31.5 in	309 lb
1995	Aprilia	SR 50	49 cc	100	2.4	5 hp	30.1 in	190 lb
1995	Benelli	Sei 900	904 cc	38	6.2	80 hp	31.9 in	485 lb
1995	Bimota	SB6	1074 cc	35	6.7	146 hp	32.1 in	418 lb
1995	Bimota	SB7	749 cc	38	6.2	140 hp	32.1 in	406 lb
1995	Bimota	Mantra	904 cc	42	5.6	85 hp	31.9 in	420 lb
1995	BMW	F650 Funduro	652 cc	56	4.2	50 hp	31.5 in	415 lb
1995	BMW	K1100LT	1092 cc	44	5.3	100 hp	30.3 in	834 lb
1995	BMW	K1100RS	1092 cc	44	5.3	130 hp	32.3 in	570 lb
1995	BMW	K75	740 cc	49	4.7	68 hp	31.1 in	474 lb
1995	BMW	K75RT	740 cc	49	4.7	68 hp	31.1 in	496 lb
1995	BMW	R1100GS	1085 cc	45	5.2	80 hp	33.1 in	525 lb
1995	BMW	R1100R	1085 cc	45	5.2	80 hp	30.9 in	505 lb
1995	BMW	R1100RS	1085 cc	45	5.2	90 hp	31.7 in	571 lb
1995	BMW	R850R	848 cc	46	5.1	70 hp	30.9 in	483 lb
1995	Cagiva	Elefant 900 i.e.	904 cc	45	5.2	80 hp	33.1 in	470 lb
1995	Ducati	Monster 600	583 cc	45	5.2	53 hp	30.3 in	386 lb
1995	Ducati	Monster 900	904 cc	42	5.6	80 hp	30.9 in	408 lb
1995	Ducati	748 Biposto	748 cc	38	6.2	98 hp	31.5 in	430 lb
1995	Ducati	916 Biposto	916 cc	36	6.5	114 hp	31.9 in	430 lb
1995	Ducati	900SS	904 cc	42	5.6	80 hp	31.5 in	414 lb
1995	Harley-Davidson	Road King FLHR	1340 cc	42	5.6	67 hp	27.3 in	760 lb
1995	Harley-Davidson	Electra Glide Classic FLHTC	1340 cc	42	5.6	67 hp	28.0 in	791 lb
1995	Harley-Davidson	Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCUI (30th)	1340 cc	44	5.3	67 hp	27.2 in	820 lb
1995	Harley-Davidson	Dyna Wide Glide FXDWG	1340 cc	46	5.1	67 hp	26.8 in	650 lb
1995	Harley-Davidson	XL1200 Sportster	1199 cc	47	5.0	67 hp	28.0 in	553 lb
1995	Harley-Davidson	XLH 883 Sportster Hugger	883 cc	52	4.5	49 hp	27.0 in	540 lb
1995	Honda	CB250 Nighthawk	234 cc	71	3.3	18 hp	29.3 in	302 lb
1995	Honda	CB750 Nighthawk	747 cc	50	4.7	75 hp	30.9 in	464 lb
1995	Honda	CBR600F3	599 cc	47	5.0	100 hp	31.7 in	406 lb
1995	Honda	CBR900RR Fireblade	893 cc	42	5.6	130 hp	31.3 in	425 lb
1995	Honda	PC800 Pacific Coast	800 cc	48	4.9	57 hp	30.1 in	640 lb
1995	Honda	ST1100 Pan-European	1084 cc	48	4.9	100 hp	31.3 in	650 lb
1995	Honda	VFR750F	748 cc	48	4.9	100 hp	31.7 in	480 lb
1995	Honda	VT1100C Shadow Spirit	1099 cc	47	5.0	65 hp	28.0 in	640 lb
1995	Honda	VT1100C2 Shadow ACE	1099 cc	46	5.1	65 hp	28.0 in	640 lb
1995	Husqvarna	TE610	577 cc	55	4.3	46 hp	36.6 in	275 lb
1995	Jawa	350 Oilmaster (with sidecar)	350 cc	65	3.6	23 hp	31.1 in	420 lb
1995	Kawasaki	EX250 (Ninja 250R)	249 cc	74	3.2	29 hp	30.5 in	304 lb
1995	Kawasaki	Ninja 500R	498 cc	56	4.2	50 hp	31.7 in	388 lb
1995	Kawasaki	ZX‑6	599 cc	50	4.7	100 hp	32.1 in	401 lb
1995	Kawasaki	ZX‑7R	748 cc	45	5.2	120 hp	32.3 in	448 lb
1995	Kawasaki	ZX‑11 (ZZR1100)	1052 cc	39	6.0	145 hp	31.5 in	540 lb
1995	Kawasaki	ZX‑9R	899 cc	42	5.6	139 hp	32.1 in	430 lb
1995	Kawasaki	Concours GTR1000	998 cc	50	4.7	100 hp	31.1 in	670 lb
1995	Kawasaki	KLR650	651 cc	58	4.1	40 hp	35.0 in	432 lb
1995	Kawasaki	Vulcan 800 (VN800)	805 cc	52	4.5	55 hp	27.6 in	540 lb
1995	KTM	640 Duke	625 cc	54	4.4	54 hp	33.1 in	335 lb
1995	Laverda	Ghost Strike 650	668 cc	45	5.2	70 hp	31.3 in	430 lb
1995	Moto Guzzi	California 1100 EV	1064 cc	46	5.1	74 hp	30.7 in	590 lb
1995	Suzuki	Bandit 600 (GSF600)	599 cc	56	4.2	78 hp	31.1 in	430 lb
1995	Suzuki	GS500E	487 cc	55	4.3	47 hp	31.1 in	386 lb
1995	Suzuki	DR200SE	199 cc	68	3.5	15 hp	32.0 in	278 lb
1995	Suzuki	DR650SE	644 cc	52	4.5	43 hp	34.8 in	366 lb
1995	Suzuki	Intruder 800	805 cc	52	4.5	61 hp	27.6 in	600 lb
1995	Suzuki	Intruder 1400	1360 cc	46	5.1	61 hp	27.6 in	639 lb
1995	Triumph	Daytona 1200	1180 cc	35	6.7	147 hp	31.5 in	540 lb
1995	Triumph	Daytona 900	885 cc	41	5.7	115 hp	31.7 in	480 lb
1995	Triumph	Speed Triple 900	885 cc	41	5.7	108 hp	31.5 in	430 lb
1995	Triumph	Tiger 900	885 cc	40	5.9	85 hp	33.1 in	485 lb
1995	Triumph	Trophy 1200	1180 cc	34	6.9	108 hp	31.3 in	590 lb
1995	Yamaha	GTS1000	1002 cc	54	4.4	102 hp	31.5 in	603 lb
1995	Yamaha	XJ600 Diversion / Seca II	598 cc	54	4.4	61 hp	31.1 in	430 lb
1995	Yamaha	YZF750	749 cc	47	5.0	125 hp	32.1 in	430 lb
1995	Yamaha	Virago 1100	1063 cc	45	5.2	62 hp	28.5 in	540 lb
1995	Yamaha	Virago 535	535 cc	62	3.8	40 hp	28.1 in	425 lb
1995	Yamaha	V‑Max	1198 cc	41	5.8	140 hp	30.5 in	631 lb
1995	Aprilia	Pegaso 650	652 cc	56	4.2	48 hp	32.5 in	390 lb
1995	BMW	R100RT	980 cc	42	5.6	60 hp	31.5 in	525 lb
1995	Ducati	Monster 750	748 cc	44	5.3	65 hp	30.9 in	396 lb
1995	Ducati	900SS SP (Supersport Sport Production)	904 cc	41	5.7	84 hp	31.5 in	414 lb
1995	Harley-Davidson	XL1200C Sportster Custom	1199 cc	47	5.0	67 hp	28.0 in	553 lb
1995	Harley-Davidson	XLH 883 Deluxe	883 cc	52	4.5	49 hp	27.5 in	545 lb
1995	Honda	CBR600F3 Smokin’ Joe’s Replica	599 cc	47	5.0	100 hp	31.7 in	406 lb
1995	Honda	Shadow VLX 600	583 cc	52	4.5	39 hp	27.2 in	439 lb
1995	Kawasaki	VN1500 Vulcan 88	1470 cc	42	5.6	67 hp	28.0 in	675 lb
1995	Suzuki	GSX‑R1100W	1074 cc	37	6.4	143 hp	31.9 in	487 lb
1995	Triumph	Trident 900	885 cc	44	5.3	98 hp	31.5 in	485 lb
1995	Triumph	Legend TT 900	885 cc	45	5.2	70 hp	30.9 in	507 lb
1995	Yamaha	YZF600R Thundercat	599 cc	48	4.9	100 hp	31.7 in	412 lb
1995	Yamaha	XV750 Virago	748 cc	55	4.3	50 hp	28.5 in	505 lb

 

 

1995 Best & Worst Fuel Economy Performers

Top 10 Best MPG (1995)
Yamaha Virago 125	86 MPG
Piaggio/Aprilia 50cc scooters (Zip/SR)	100–110 MPG
Honda Z50R	78 MPG
Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250)	74 MPG
Honda CB250/CMX250C	61–71 MPG
Suzuki GN125/GN250	73–88 MPG
BMW K75 family	~49 MPG
Suzuki DR200SE	68 MPG
Honda XR80R/XR100R	74–75 MPG
Kawasaki KLR250	80 MPG

 

Bottom 10 Worst MPG (1995)
Triumph Trophy 1200	34 MPG
Triumph Daytona 1200	35 MPG
Ducati 916 Biposto	36 MPG
Kawasaki ZX‑11 (ZZR1100)	~39 MPG
Kawasaki ZX‑9R	42 MPG
Honda CBR900RR	~42 MPG
Harley‑Davidson Road King (real‑world)	~28–42 MPG
BMW R100RT (owner spread)	~35–45 MPG
Yamaha V‑Max	~40–41 MPG
Bimota SB6/SB7	~35–38 MPG

 

 

 

1995 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 varies widely: Real‑world factors (load, aero, carb health) explain spreads like BMW R100RT ~35–45 MPG and Harley‑Davidson Road King dipping below catalog anchors.
• Performance pacing matters: 600–1000cc sportbikes (CBR600F3, CBR900RR, ZX‑6, ZX‑9R) stay in the high‑30s to mid‑40s MPG off‑track with relaxed cruise and gentle roll‑ons.

 

 

1995 Fuel Economy Strategies

• Commute class: 125–300cc singles and scooters (Virago 125, CB/CMX 250, SR/Zip) hold 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 1995 Motorcycles

1995 showcased lighter, sharper sportbikes, practical middleweights, and dual‑sport utility. Riders gravitated toward machines balancing excitement with everyday usability and reasonable MPG, across Europe, North America, and Australia.

• Superbike momentum: ZX‑9R, YZF750, and CBR900RR sharpened liter‑class dynamics while staying usable off‑track, typically in low‑40s MPG.
• Middleweight rise: Bandit 600, CB500/CB750, and XJ600 Diversion delivered value and mid‑40s to mid‑50s MPG with approachable ergonomics.
• Sport‑tour confidence: ST1100, PC800, and Concours remained long‑range staples with ~45–50 MPG when ridden smoothly.
• ADV/dual‑sport utility: Funduro F650, KLR/DR singles became commuter/adventure favorites, widely reporting 50–60+ MPG in mixed use.
• Cruiser culture: Harley touring/Dyna/Softail lines and Yamaha Virago family drew riders with steady economy and comfort; owner MPG varied by setup.
• Urban efficiency: 50–150cc scooters and 125–250cc standards dominated city MPG charts, cementing small‑displacement practicality.

Overall, 1995 blended cutting‑edge performance with practical middleweights and frugal commuters. Riders could chase speed or savor daily economy—often in the same garage.