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1999 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

Sep 21, 2016 Michael Le Pard 1999 Motorcycle Models, Motorcycle, MPG Guide, News

Published October 1, 2025 by , Editor‑in‑Chief

1999 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

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

World Changing Event: The Year 2000 problem (also known as the Y2K problem, the Millennium bug, the Y2K bug, or simply Y2K) was a problem for both digital and non-digital documentation and data storage situations which had its roots in storing a four-digit year in two digits. In computer programs, the practice of representing the year with two digits becomes problematic with logical error(s) arising upon “rollover” from x99 to x00. Companies and organizations worldwide checked, fixed, and upgraded their computer systems en-masse. The total cost of Y2K preparations was over $300 billion US dollars. When January 1st, 2000 arrived the problems that occurred as a result were generally regarded as minor.

 

1999 Motorcycle and Scooter Model Data

Year Make Model Engine MPG L/100km HP Seat Weight
1999 BMW F650 Strada 650 cc 56.0 4.2 48 31.5 in 423 lb
1999 BMW F650GS 650 cc 56.0 4.2 48 31.5 in 423 lb
1999 BMW K1200GT 1171 cc 44.0 5.3 130 31.5 in 635 lb
1999 BMW K1200LT 1171 cc 44.0 5.3 98 30.7 in 770 lb
1999 BMW K1200RS 1171 cc 44.0 5.3 130 31.5 in 635 lb
1999 BMW R1100GS 1085 cc 45.0 5.2 80 33.1 in 540 lb
1999 BMW R1100R 1085 cc 45.0 5.2 80 31.5 in 505 lb
1999 BMW R1100RS 1085 cc 45.0 5.2 90 31.5 in 525 lb
1999 BMW R1100RT 1085 cc 45.0 5.2 90 31.4 in 571 lb
1999 BMW R1100S 1085 cc 45.0 5.2 98 32.3 in 505 lb
1999 BMW R850R 848 cc 46.0 5.1 70 31.5 in 483 lb
1999 Ducati Monster 600 583 cc 45.0 5.2 53 30.3 in 390 lb
1999 Ducati Monster 900 904 cc 38.5 6.1 80 30.3 in 408 lb
1999 Ducati Monster M600 Dark 583 cc 45.0 5.2 53 30.3 in 390 lb
1999 Ducati SS750 Supersport 748 cc 40.5 5.8 64 31.5 in 415 lb
1999 Ducati SS900 Supersport 904 cc 42.5 5.5 80 31.5 in 430 lb
1999 Ducati ST2 950 944 cc 42.5 5.5 83 31.9 in 465 lb
1999 Ducati ST4 1000 916 cc 38.5 6.1 105 31.9 in 465 lb
1999 Ducati 748 Biposto 748 cc — — 97 31.5 in 430 lb
1999 Ducati 996 Biposto 996 cc — — 112 31.5 in 430 lb
1999 Ducati 996 Monoposto 996 cc — — 112 31.5 in 430 lb
1999 Ducati 996 SPS 996 cc 38.6 6.1 123 31.1 in 419 lb
1999 Ducati 996 SPS Foggy Replica 996 cc — — 123 31.1 in 419 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Electraglide 1450 cc 48.0 4.9 67 27.3 in 790 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King 1450 cc 40.5 5.8 67 28.0 in 712 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLHRCI Road King Classic 1450 cc 44.0 5.3 67 28.0 in 712 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLHRI Road King 1450 cc 44.0 5.3 67 28.0 in 712 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLHT Electra Glide Standard 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 67 27.3 in 770 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 67 27.3 in 770 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLHTCI Electra Glide Classic 1450 cc 44.0 5.3 67 27.3 in 770 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLHTI Electra Glide Standard 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 67 27.3 in 770 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 63 26.5 in 725 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 63 25.5 in 694 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLSTS Heritage Springer 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 63 26.0 in 725 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLTCHU Classic Electra Glide 1450 cc 44.0 5.3 67 27.3 in 770 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 67 27.1 in 745 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FLTRI Road Glide 1450 cc 45.0 5.2 67 27.1 in 745 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FXSTB Night Train 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide 1450 cc 35.0 6.7 67 27.3 in 790 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson XL1200 Sportster 1200 cc 47.0 5.0 58 28.0 in 553 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster 1200 cc 47.0 5.0 58 28.0 in 553 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson XLH896 Sportster 883 cc 51.5 4.6 49 28.0 in 565 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster 883 cc 51.5 4.6 49 28.0 in 565 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Hugger 883 cc 51.5 4.6 49 27.0 in 540 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom 1200 cc 47.0 5.0 58 28.0 in 553 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson XL1200S Sportster Sport 1200 cc 47.0 5.0 61 28.0 in 553 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom 883 cc 51.5 4.6 49 28.0 in 540 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster Standard 883 cc 51.5 4.6 49 28.0 in 540 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide FXD 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 28.0 in 610 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 27.8 in 615 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide FXDWG 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 28.2 in 620 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide Sport FXDX 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 28.0 in 610 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Convertible FXDS-CONV 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 28.0 in 620 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD 1450 cc 44.0 5.3 63 26.5 in 672 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST/I 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Softail Night Train FXSTB/I 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer FXSTS 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Hugger 883 cc 51.5 4.6 49 27.0 in 540 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 1200 cc 47.0 5.0 58 28.0 in 553 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport 1200 cc 47.0 5.0 61 28.0 in 553 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom 883 cc 51.5 4.6 49 28.0 in 540 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Standard 883 cc 51.5 4.6 49 28.0 in 540 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Convertible 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 28.0 in 620 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 28.2 in 620 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 27.8 in 615 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide Sport 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 28.0 in 610 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide FXD/I 1449 cc 44.0 5.3 67 27.6 in 632 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Convertible FXDS 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 28.0 in 620 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU/I 1450 cc 35.0 6.7 67 27.3 in 790 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD/I 1450 cc 44.0 5.3 63 26.5 in 672 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer FXSTS/I 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST/I 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Softail Night Train FXSTB/I 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC/I 1340 cc 44.0 5.3 56 26.5 in 598 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC/I 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 63 26.5 in 725 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy FLSTF/I 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 63 25.5 in 694 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer FLSTS/I 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 63 26.0 in 725 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTR/I 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 67 27.1 in 745 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTRI 1450 cc 45.0 5.2 67 27.1 in 745 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Road King FLHR/I 1450 cc 40.5 5.8 67 28.0 in 712 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC/I 1450 cc 44.0 5.3 67 28.0 in 712 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Road King FLHRI 1450 cc 44.0 5.3 67 28.0 in 712 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard FLHT/I 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 67 27.3 in 770 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic FLHTC/I 1450 cc 41.5 5.7 67 27.3 in 770 lb
1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic FLHTCI 1450 cc 44.0 5.3 67 27.3 in 770 lb
1999 Honda CB250 Nighthawk 250 234 cc 71.0 3.3 20 29.3 in 286 lb
1999 Honda CB500 499 cc 47.0 5.0 57 31.3 in 390 lb
1999 Honda CB599 / CB600 Hornet 599 cc 53.5 4.4 95 31.5 in 420 lb
1999 Honda CB750 Nighthawk 747 cc 50.5 4.7 73 31.1 in 470 lb
1999 Honda CBR Fireblade (900RR) 918 cc 36.0 6.5 130 32.1 in 425 lb
1999 Honda CBR600F 599 cc 45.0 5.2 100 32.3 in 370 lb
1999 Honda CBR600F4 599 cc 46.0 5.1 100 32.3 in 370 lb
1999 Honda CBR900RR 918 cc 41.5 5.7 130 32.1 in 425 lb
1999 Honda CMX250C Rebel 250 234 cc 61.5 3.8 20 26.6 in 306 lb
1999 Honda Goldwing 1500CF Interstate 1520 cc 48.0 4.9 100 28.3 in 820 lb
1999 Honda Goldwing GL1500C Valkyrie 1520 cc 48.0 4.9 100 28.7 in 739 lb
1999 Honda Goldwing GL1500CT Tourer 1520 cc 48.0 4.9 100 28.7 in 739 lb
1999 Honda Nighthawk 750 747 cc 44.5 5.3 73 31.1 in 470 lb
1999 Honda Shadow 750 ACE 745 cc 60.0 3.9 45 27.6 in 507 lb
1999 Honda ST1100 / ST1100A 1084 cc 48.0 4.9 100 31.5 in 631 lb
1999 Honda Valkyrie 1500 1520 cc 48.0 4.9 100 28.7 in 739 lb
1999 Honda VFR800 781 cc 45.0 5.2 108 31.9 in 475 lb
1999 Honda VFR800FI Interceptor 781 cc 46.0 5.1 108 31.9 in 475 lb
1999 Honda VT1100C Shadow Spirit 1099 cc 47.0 5.0 67 28.7 in 650 lb
1999 Honda VT1100C2 Shadow 1100 ACE 1099 cc 46.0 5.1 67 28.7 in 650 lb
1999 Honda VT1100C3 Shadow Aero 1100 1099 cc 49.5 4.7 67 28.7 in 650 lb
1999 Honda VT1100T Shadow 1100 ACE Tourer 1099 cc 49.5 4.7 67 28.7 in 650 lb
1999 Honda VT750C Shadow ACE 745 cc 53.5 4.4 45 27.6 in 507 lb
1999 Honda XL500 498 cc 49.5 4.7 33 34.0 in 320 lb
1999 Honda XL650 644 cc 48.0 4.9 44 34.3 in 345 lb
1999 Honda XR100R 99 cc 73.5 3.2 10 30.5 in 174 lb
1999 Honda XR200R 199 cc 63.5 3.7 17 34.0 in 238 lb
1999 Honda XR250R 249 cc 65.5 3.6 28 36.0 in 249 lb
1999 Honda XR400R 397 cc 52.5 4.5 34 36.6 in 257 lb
1999 Honda XR500 498 cc 49.5 4.7 35 36.0 in 280 lb
1999 Honda XR600R 591 cc 46.0 5.1 46 37.0 in 288 lb
1999 Honda XR650 644 cc 48.0 4.9 44 37.0 in 324 lb
1999 Honda XR650L 644 cc 46.0 5.1 43.6 37.0 in 348 lb
1999 Honda XR70R 72 cc 67.0 3.5 6 25.8 in 137 lb
1999 Honda XR80R 79 cc 74.5 3.2 7 28.6 in 163 lb
1999 Honda Z50R 49 cc 77.5 3.0 3 21.0 in 110 lb
Year Make Model Engine MPG L/100km HP Seat Weight
1999 Kawasaki Concours GTR1000 997 cc 49.5 4.7 100 31.1 in 670 lb
1999 Kawasaki KE100 99 cc 73.5 3.2 11 31.9 in 200 lb
1999 Kawasaki KLR250 249 cc 80.0 2.9 28 34.3 in 258 lb
1999 Kawasaki KLR650 651 cc 58.0 4.1 42 35.0 in 432 lb
1999 Kawasaki KLX300 292 cc 79.0 3.0 33 36.0 in 234 lb
1999 Kawasaki Ninja 250R EX250 248 cc 77.5 3.0 36 29.3 in 304 lb
1999 Kawasaki Ninja 500R 498 cc 56.0 4.2 50 30.1 in 388 lb
1999 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 1052 cc 38.5 6.1 145 31.5 in 603 lb
1999 Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑6R 599 cc 49.5 4.7 108 32.3 in 430 lb
1999 Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑9R 899 cc 41.5 5.7 143 32.3 in 435 lb
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic VN800B 805 cc 53.5 4.4 55 27.6 in 540 lb
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 VN800 805 cc 51.5 4.6 55 27.6 in 540 lb
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 1470 cc 52.5 4.5 63 27.6 in 675 lb
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 VN1500 1470 cc 44.5 5.3 63 27.6 in 675 lb
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 VN750 749 cc 53.5 4.4 66 28.9 in 483 lb
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter VN800C 805 cc 53.5 4.4 55 27.6 in 540 lb
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter 1500 FI 1470 cc 52.5 4.5 63 27.6 in 675 lb
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500 1470 cc 52.5 4.5 63 27.6 in 725 lb
1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500 Carburetted 1470 cc 40.4 5.8 63 27.6 in 725 lb
1999 Kawasaki Z1000 953 cc 42.0 5.6 125 31.5 in 490 lb
1999 Kawasaki ZX‑6 599 cc 49.5 4.7 108 32.3 in 430 lb
1999 Kawasaki ZZR600 599 cc 46.0 5.1 98 31.5 in 430 lb
1999 Kawasaki GPZ 500S / EX500R Ninja 498 cc — — 60 31.5 in 441 lb
1999 Kawasaki W650 676 cc — — 50 31.1 in 476 lb
1999 Kawasaki KDX125R 124 cc — — — — —
1999 Kawasaki KDX200R 198 cc — — — — —
1999 Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa 249 cc — — 26 32.7 in 282 lb
1999 Kawasaki KLE500 498 cc — — 48 32.3 in 430 lb
1999 Kawasaki KX500 499 cc — — 63 37.4 in 220 lb
1999 Kawasaki ZR‑7 738 cc — — 76 31.5 in 463 lb
1999 Kawasaki ZR‑7S 738 cc — — 76 31.5 in 463 lb
1999 Suzuki Bandit 1200 GSF1200S 1157 cc 41.5 5.7 97 32.9 in 458 lb
1999 Suzuki Bandit 600 GSF600S 599 cc 56.0 4.2 78 31.1 in 458 lb
1999 Suzuki DR200SE 199 cc 68.0 3.5 20 31.9 in 249 lb
1999 Suzuki DR350SE 349 cc 76.0 3.1 30 35.0 in 286 lb
1999 Suzuki DR650SE 644 cc 51.5 4.6 46 34.8 in 324 lb
1999 Suzuki GN125 124 cc 87.5 2.7 12 29.9 in 236 lb
1999 Suzuki GN250 249 cc 72.5 3.2 20 30.1 in 286 lb
1999 Suzuki GS500E 487 cc 55.0 4.3 46 31.1 in 372 lb
1999 Suzuki GSX750 Inazuma 749 cc 48.0 4.9 85 31.5 in 474 lb
1999 Suzuki GSX‑R600 SRAD 599 cc 51.5 4.6 100 32.3 in 395 lb
1999 Suzuki GSX‑R750W 749 cc 48.0 4.9 128 32.1 in 430 lb
1999 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R 1299 cc 39.5 5.9 173 32.3 in 474 lb
1999 Suzuki Intruder 1500 (carb) 1462 cc 31.0 7.6 67 27.6 in 650 lb
1999 Suzuki Intruder 1500 (FI) 1462 cc 42.5 5.5 67 27.6 in 650 lb
1999 Suzuki Intruder 800 805 cc 52.5 4.5 50 27.6 in 540 lb
1999 Suzuki Katana GSX750 749 cc 50.0 4.7 92 31.5 in 474 lb
1999 Suzuki Savage 650 S40 652 cc 53.5 4.4 31 27.6 in 381 lb
1999 Suzuki SV650 645 cc 40.0 5.9 70 31.5 in 437 lb
1999 Suzuki SV650S 645 cc 62.5 3.8 70 31.5 in 437 lb
1999 Suzuki TL1000S 996 cc — — 125 31.9 in 434 lb
1999 Suzuki GSX400F Impulse 399 cc — — 53 30.7 in 390 lb
1999 Suzuki GZ125 Marauder 124 cc — — 12 27.6 in 320 lb
1999 Suzuki VL125LC Intruder 124 cc — — 12 27.6 in 320 lb
1999 Triumph Adventurer 885 885 cc 48.0 4.9 76 29.9 in 507 lb
1999 Triumph Daytona 1200 1180 cc 35.0 6.7 147 31.9 in 518 lb
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i 955 cc 42.5 5.5 128 32.1 in 438 lb
1999 Triumph Daytona T595 955 955 cc 37.0 6.4 128 32.1 in 438 lb
1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955i 955 cc 42.5 5.5 108 32.1 in 445 lb
1999 Triumph Sprint ST 955 955 cc 41.5 5.7 108 31.9 in 465 lb
1999 Triumph Thunderbird 900 885 cc 40.5 5.8 70 29.9 in 507 lb
1999 Triumph Thunderbird Sport 900 885 cc 40.5 5.8 82 30.7 in 507 lb
1999 Triumph Tiger 885 885 cc 49.5 4.7 83 33.1 in 460 lb
1999 Triumph Trophy 1200 1180 cc 44.0 5.3 108 31.9 in 542 lb
1999 Triumph Trophy 900 885 cc 40.5 5.8 98 31.9 in 507 lb
1999 Victory V92C 1507 cc 33.1 7.1 63 28.0 in 635 lb
1999 Yamaha Drag Star 650 (XVS650) 649 cc 50.5 4.7 40 27.4 in 505 lb
1999 Yamaha Road Star XV1600 1602 cc 42.5 5.5 63 28.0 in 677 lb
1999 Yamaha Royal Star 1294 cc 44.0 5.3 75 28.7 in 725 lb
1999 Yamaha Royal Star Venture 1294 cc 42.5 5.5 75 28.7 in 807 lb
1999 Yamaha Virago 1100 XV1100 1063 cc 42.5 5.5 62 28.3 in 540 lb
1999 Yamaha Virago 125 XV125 124 cc 86.5 2.7 11 28.7 in 320 lb
1999 Yamaha Virago 250 XV250 249 cc 72.5 3.2 21 27.0 in 324 lb
1999 Yamaha Virago 535 XV535 535 cc 61.5 3.8 37 29.9 in 419 lb
1999 Yamaha Virago 750 XV750 748 cc 55.0 4.3 55 30.1 in 485 lb
1999 Yamaha V‑Max 1200 1198 cc 40.5 5.8 98 30.1 in 617 lb
1999 Yamaha V‑Star 1100 1063 cc 49.0 4.8 62 28.0 in 613 lb
1999 Yamaha XT350 346 cc 60.0 3.9 27 34.3 in 287 lb
1999 Yamaha XT600 Tenere 595 cc 56.0 4.2 46 34.6 in 390 lb
1999 Yamaha XT600E 595 cc 54.0 4.4 45 33.9 in 395 lb
1999 Yamaha YZF‑R1 998 cc 41.5 5.7 150 32.8 in 418 lb
1999 Yamaha YZF‑R1 (alt data) 998 cc 40.0 5.9 150 32.8 in 418 lb
1999 Yamaha YZF‑R6 599 cc 42.5 5.5 120 32.3 in 375 lb
1999 Yamaha YZF‑R6 (alt data) 599 cc 49.5 4.7 120 32.3 in 375 lb
1999 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat 599 cc 44.0 5.3 100 31.9 in 412 lb
1999 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace 1003 cc 39.0 6.0 145 31.9 in 492 lb
1999 Yamaha TDM 850 849 cc 47.0 5.0 80 32.1 in 485 lb
1999 Yamaha TT‑R 250 249 cc 65.0 3.6 28 35.8 in 249 lb
1999 Yamaha TW125 124 cc 85.0 2.8 11 31.1 in 282 lb
1999 Yamaha TW200 196 cc 78.0 3.0 16 31.1 in 278 lb
1999 Yamaha WR400F 399 cc 52.0 4.5 43 38.0 in 249 lb
1999 Yamaha XT225 223 cc 73.0 3.2 20 31.9 in 238 lb
1999 Yamaha XC125 Riva 125 124 cc 85.0 2.8 11 29.9 in 260 lb
1999 Yamaha PW50 49 cc 95.0 2.5 3 19.1 in 90 lb
1999 Yamaha PW80 79 cc 82.0 2.9 5 25.6 in 145 lb
1999 Yamaha RT100 99 cc 78.0 3.0 10 29.1 in 170 lb
1999 Yamaha SH50 Razz 49 cc 100.0 2.4 4 28.7 in 120 lb
1999 Yamaha TTR225 223 cc 72.0 3.3 20 34.3 in 260 lb
1999 Yamaha TZ250 249 cc 28.0 8.4 90 31.9 in 225 lb
1999 Yamaha VMX1200 V‑Max 1198 cc 40.5 5.8 102 30.1 in 578 lb

 

1999 Top 5 Best & Worst MPG Motorcycles

Rank Category Year Make Model Engine MPG L/100km HP Seat Weight
1 Best 1999 Yamaha SH50 Razz 49 cc 100.0 2.4 4 28.7 in 120 lb
2 Best 1999 Yamaha PW50 49 cc 95.0 2.5 3 19.1 in 90 lb
3 Best 1999 Suzuki GN125 124 cc 87.5 2.7 12 29.9 in 236 lb
4 Best 1999 Yamaha Virago 125 XV125 124 cc 86.5 2.7 11 28.7 in 320 lb
5 Best 1999 Yamaha TW125 124 cc 85.0 2.8 11 31.1 in 282 lb
1 Worst 1999 Suzuki Intruder 1500 (carb) 1462 cc 31.0 7.6 67 27.6 in 650 lb
2 Worst 1999 Victory V92C 1507 cc 33.1 7.1 63 28.0 in 635 lb
3 Worst 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide 1450 cc 35.0 6.7 67 27.3 in 790 lb
4 Worst 1999 Triumph Daytona 1200 1180 cc 35.0 6.7 147 31.9 in 518 lb
5 Worst 1999 Honda CBR Fireblade (900RR) 918 cc 36.0 6.5 130 32.1 in 425 lb

1990s Myth-Busters

Myth Reality
Bigger engines always use more fuel. Proper gearing and steady throttle can make large engines efficient at cruise.
Carburetors cannot be efficient. Well tuned carburetors delivered excellent MPG in 1999.
Sportbikes always have terrible MPG. At legal speeds in top gear, many sport platforms achieved respectable economy.

1999 Summary

1999 closed the decade with mature carburetion, evolving emissions strategies, and rider centric ergonomics. Middleweights anchored everyday practicality, tourers refined comfort, and performance platforms hinted at the EFI driven 2000s.

* Some specifications (MPG, L/100km, HP, seat, and weight) are based on period road tests, manufacturer brochures, and comparable 1999 models. Where official data was unavailable, values are best estimates for historical reference.

 

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