2005 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

Sep 21, 2016 Michael Le Pard MPG Guide, News

Published October 6, 2025 by , Editor‑in‑Chief

2005 Motorcycle and Scooter Models

A guide to motorcycle gas mileage (MPG and L/100km) and efficiency.
2005 Motorcycle MPG Fuel Economy Guide
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2005 Motorcycle and Scooter Model Data

Year Make Model Engine (cc) MPG (US) L/100km Horsepower Seat Height Weight
2005 Aprilia RSV 1000 R 998 cc 39 6.0 139 hp 32.0 in 418 lb
2005 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory 998 cc 39 6.0 143 hp 32.0 in 417 lb
2005 Aprilia Caponord ETV 1000 998 cc 42 5.6 98 hp 33.1 in 540 lb
2005 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R 998 cc 39 6.0 130 hp 32.0 in 440 lb
2005 Aprilia Atlantic 500 460 cc 55 4.3 39 hp 30.7 in 425 lb
2005 Aprilia Scarabeo 125 125 cc 85 2.8 11 hp 30.7 in 260 lb
2005 Aprilia Scarabeo 250 249 cc 72 3.3 20 hp 30.7 in 364 lb
2005 Bajaj Chetak 150 145 cc 90 2.6 8 hp 30.1 in 240 lb
2005 Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi 124 cc 95 2.5 11 hp 31.1 in 280 lb
2005 Benelli Tornado Tre 900 898 cc 38 6.2 140 hp 31.9 in 440 lb
2005 Benelli TNT 1130 1130 cc 39 6.0 135 hp 31.5 in 456 lb
2005 Beta Rev-3 250 249 cc 60 3.9 20 hp 26.0 in 155 lb
2005 Beta Rev-3 270 270 cc 58 4.0 22 hp 26.0 in 156 lb
2005 BMW K1200S 1157 cc 39 6.0 167 hp 32.3 in 504 lb
2005 BMW K1200R 1157 cc 39 6.0 163 hp 32.3 in 498 lb
2005 BMW R1200GS 1170 cc 45 5.2 100 hp 33.1 in 496 lb
2005 BMW R1200RT 1170 cc 46 5.1 110 hp 31.7 in 571 lb
2005 BMW F650GS 652 cc 65 3.6 50 hp 30.9 in 423 lb
2005 BMW F650GS Dakar 652 cc 65 3.6 50 hp 34.3 in 423 lb
2005 BMW K1200LT 1171 cc 37 6.4 116 hp 30.7 in 833 lb
2005 BMW R1150R Rockster 1130 cc 47 5.0 85 hp 31.5 in 507 lb
2005 Buell Blast 492 cc 64 3.7 34 hp 27.5 in 360 lb
2005 Buell Lightning XB12S 1203 cc 42 5.6 103 hp 31.5 in 395 lb
2005 Buell Lightning XB9SX CityX 984 cc 45 5.2 92 hp 31.5 in 395 lb
2005 Buell Firebolt XB12R 1203 cc 42 5.6 103 hp 31.5 in 395 lb
2005 Derbi GPR 50 Racing 49 cc 95 2.5 8 hp 31.1 in 198 lb
2005 Derbi GPR 125 Racing 124 cc 70 3.4 15 hp 31.1 in 286 lb
2005 Ducati 749 748 cc 40 5.9 108 hp 31.9 in 430 lb
2005 Ducati 999 998 cc 38 6.2 124 hp 31.9 in 440 lb
2005 Ducati Monster S2R 800 803 cc 46 5.1 77 hp 31.5 in 415 lb
2005 Ducati Monster S2R 1000 992 cc 43 5.5 95 hp 31.5 in 430 lb
2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000DS 992 cc 44 5.3 84 hp 33.1 in 485 lb
2005 GasGas EC 250 249 cc 55 4.3 45 hp 37.0 in 240 lb
2005 GasGas EC 300 299 cc 50 4.7 48 hp 37.0 in 242 lb
2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 883 cc 50 4.7 53 hp 28.0 in 553 lb
2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 1200 cc 48 4.9 67 hp 28.0 in 565 lb
2005 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide 1450 cc 45 5.2 67 hp 28.0 in 650 lb
2005 Harley-Davidson Road King 1450 cc 41 5.7 67 hp 27.3 in 760 lb
2005 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 998 cc 38 6.2 170 hp 32.3 in 439 lb
2005 Honda CBR600RR 599 cc 42 5.6 117 hp 32.3 in 370 lb
2005 Honda VFR800 Interceptor 781 cc 44 5.4 107 hp 31.9 in 540 lb
2005 Honda ST1300 Pan-European 1261 cc 42 5.6 117 hp 31.1 in 670 lb
2005 Honda Shadow Aero 750 745 cc 52 4.5 45 hp 26.0 in 553 lb
2005 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 745 cc 52 4.5 45 hp 27.9 in 505 lb
2005 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 1099 cc 47 5.0 62 hp 27.6 in 600 lb
2005 Honda Silver Wing 600 582 cc 52 4.5 49 hp 29.7 in 551 lb
2005 Honda Rebel 250 234 cc 70 3.4 18 hp 26.6 in 331 lb
2005 Honda CRF450X 449 cc 55 4.3 48 hp 37.0 in 255 lb
2005 Husqvarna TE 250 249 cc 58 4.0 33 hp 37.0 in 236 lb
2005 Husqvarna TE 450 449 cc 55 4.3 48 hp 37.0 in 246 lb
2005 Husqvarna SM 610 576 cc 50 4.7 54 hp 35.8 in 320 lb
2005 Hyosung GT250 Comet 249 cc 75 3.1 28 hp 30.7 in 374 lb
2005 Hyosung GT650 Comet 647 cc 47 5.0 72 hp 31.3 in 441 lb
2005 Hyosung Aquila GV250 249 cc 70 3.4 26 hp 27.0 in 374 lb
2005 Indian Chief Vintage 1638 cc 40 5.9 85 hp 27.0 in 730 lb
2005 Indian Chief Roadmaster 1638 cc 39 6.0 85 hp 27.0 in 745 lb
2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (636) 636 cc 42 5.6 110 hp 32.3 in 354 lb
2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 998 cc 37 6.4 170 hp 32.3 in 370 lb
2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R 1199 cc 36 6.5 178 hp 32.1 in 463 lb
2005 Kawasaki Z750S 748 cc 44 5.4 110 hp 32.1 in 430 lb
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 1552 cc 40 5.9 72 hp 27.6 in 640 lb
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 2053 cc 37 6.4 103 hp 27.2 in 750 lb
2005 Kymco People 50 49 cc 110 2.1 4 hp 30.1 in 198 lb
2005 Kymco Bet & Win 250 249 cc 72 3.3 20 hp 30.7 in 364 lb
2005 Kymco Venox 250 249 cc 75 3.1 28 hp 28.0 in 375 lb
2005 Malaguti F12 Phantom 50 49 cc 105 2.2 4 hp 30.1 in 198 lb
2005 Malaguti Madison 250 249 cc 70 3.4 20 hp 30.7 in 364 lb
2005 Moto Guzzi Breva 750 744 cc 50 4.7 48 hp 30.3 in 401 lb
2005 Moto Guzzi California EV 1064 cc 42 5.6 75 hp 29.1 in 617 lb
2005 MZ 1000S 998 cc 40 5.9 117 hp 32.1 in 474 lb
2005 MZ Skorpion Traveller 660 660 cc 55 4.3 48 hp 31.5 in 430 lb
2005 Norton Commando 961 (prototype) 961 cc 42 5.6 80 hp 31.5 in 450 lb
2005 Peugeot Speedfight 50 49 cc 105 2.2 4 hp 30.1 in 198 lb
2005 Peugeot Elystar 125 124 cc 90 2.6 12 hp 30.7 in 265 lb
2005 Piaggio X9 500 460 cc 55 4.3 39 hp 30.7 in 425 lb
2005 Piaggio Liberty 125 124 cc 95 2.5 10 hp 30.1 in 240 lb
2005 Ridley Auto-Glide 750 cc 50 4.7 45 hp 25.0 in 495 lb
2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 599 cc 42 5.6 115 hp 32.3 in 359 lb
2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 749 cc 40 5.9 141 hp 32.3 in 365 lb
2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 988 cc 38 6.2 160 hp 32.3 in 374 lb
2005 Suzuki V-Strom 650 645 cc 50 4.7 66 hp 32.3 in 417 lb
2005 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 996 cc 45 5.2 98 hp 33.1 in 520 lb
2005 SYM HD 125 124 cc 90 2.6 12 hp 30.7 in 265 lb
2005 SYM Joyride 200 171 cc 80 2.9 16 hp 30.7 in 295 lb
2005 Triumph Bonneville T100 865 cc 48 4.9 67 hp 30.5 in 451 lb
2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 1050 cc 40 5.9 130 hp 32.1 in 437 lb
2005 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 1050 cc 42 5.6 123 hp 31.7 in 530 lb
2005 Ural Patrol 749 cc 42 5.6 40 hp 31.5 in 705 lb
2005 Ural Tourist 749 cc 42 5.6 40 hp 31.5 in 700 lb
2005 Ural Gear-Up 749 cc 41 5.7 40 hp 31.5 in 710 lb
2005 Vespa ET4 150 151 cc 85 2.8 11 hp 30.1 in 240 lb
2005 Vespa Granturismo 200 198 cc 78 3.0 19 hp 30.7 in 335 lb
2005 Vespa PX150 150 cc 82 2.9 10 hp 30.7 in 240 lb
2005 Vespa PX200 198 cc 75 3.1 12 hp 30.7 in 260 lb
2005 Victory Vegas 1507 cc 42 5.6 85 hp 26.5 in 650 lb
2005 Victory Kingpin 1507 cc 42 5.6 85 hp 26.5 in 675 lb
2005 Victory Touring Cruiser 1507 cc 41 5.7 72 hp 28.0 in 765 lb
2005 Yamaha YZF-R1 998 cc 38 6.2 152 hp 32.3 in 385 lb
2005 Yamaha YZF-R6 599 cc 42 5.6 120 hp 32.3 in 357 lb
2005 Yamaha FZ1 998 cc 40 5.9 143 hp 32.1 in 474 lb
2005 Yamaha FJR1300 1298 cc 39 6.0 145 hp 31.7 in 637 lb
2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic 649 cc 49 4.8 40 hp 27.4 in 514 lb
2005 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic 1063 cc 45 5.2 62 hp 27.9 in 628 lb
2005 Yamaha Road Star 1700 1670 cc 39 6.0 79 hp 28.1 in 705 lb
2005 Yamaha Royal Star Venture 1294 cc 37 6.4 98 hp 29.1 in 807 lb
2005 BMW R1200GS Adventure 1170 cc 44 5.3 100 hp 35.0 in 496 lb
2005 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 1832 cc 37 6.4 118 hp 29.1 in 895 lb
2005 Honda CBR600F4i 599 cc 44 5.3 110 hp 31.9 in 370 lb
2005 Honda CB600F Hornet 599 cc 45 5.2 95 hp 31.5 in 408 lb
2005 Kawasaki ZZR1200 1164 cc 37 6.4 145 hp 31.9 in 566 lb
2005 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000 997 cc 42 5.6 100 hp 31.1 in 671 lb
2005 Suzuki GS500F 487 cc 55 4.3 47 hp 31.1 in 438 lb
2005 Suzuki SV650 645 cc 50 4.7 72 hp 31.5 in 437 lb
2005 Suzuki SV650S 645 cc 50 4.7 72 hp 31.5 in 437 lb
2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50 805 cc 47 5.0 53 hp 27.6 in 542 lb
2005 Suzuki Boulevard C90 1462 cc 42 5.6 67 hp 27.6 in 672 lb
2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 805 cc 47 5.0 53 hp 27.6 in 542 lb
2005 Triumph Daytona 955i 955 cc 40 5.9 147 hp 32.1 in 436 lb
2005 Triumph Rocket III 2294 cc 35 6.7 140 hp 29.0 in 807 lb
2005 Yamaha YZF600R 599 cc 44 5.3 100 hp 31.7 in 412 lb
2005 Yamaha FZ6 600 cc 44 5.3 98 hp 31.5 in 459 lb
2005 Yamaha Virago 250 249 cc 78 3.0 21 hp 27.0 in 324 lb
2005 Zhongshen ZS125 124 cc 95 2.5 11 hp 30.7 in 265 lb
2005 Zhongshen ZS200 196 cc 85 2.8 16 hp 31.1 in 285 lb

 

2005 Best & Worst Fuel Economy Performers

Top 10 Best MPG (2005)
Honda Metropolitan 50 117 MPG
Yamaha Zuma 50 110 MPG
Kymco People 50 110 MPG
Zhongshen ZS125 95 MPG
Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi 95 MPG
Derbi GPR 50 Racing 95 MPG
SYM HD 125 90 MPG
Peugeot Elystar 125 90 MPG
Honda Rebel 250 70 MPG
Suzuki DR200SE 88 MPG

 

Bottom 10 Worst MPG (2005)
Kawasaki ZX‑12R 36 MPG
Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R 36 MPG
Honda Gold Wing GL1800 37 MPG
BMW K1200LT 37 MPG
Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 37 MPG
Yamaha Royal Star Venture 37 MPG
Victory Touring Cruiser 41 MPG
Harley‑Davidson Road King 41 MPG
Indian Chief Roadmaster 39 MPG
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 40 MPG

 

2005 Fuel Economy Myth‑Busters

  • Myth: All 2005 motorcycles had switched to fuel injection.
    Busted: Many mid‑range and budget bikes still used carburetors, especially in cruisers and dual‑sports.
  • Myth: Scooters are only for city commuting.
    Busted: Maxi‑scooters like the Suzuki Burgman 650 and Piaggio X9 500 handled highways while returning 50+ MPG.
  • Myth: Touring bikes can’t be efficient.
    Busted: The BMW R1200RT and Honda ST1300 both managed mid‑40s MPG despite their size and weight.

 

2005 Fuel Economy Strategies

  • Urban riders maximized efficiency with 50–150cc scooters, many exceeding 90 MPG.
  • Touring riders balanced comfort and economy with models like the BMW R1200RT and Honda ST1300.
  • Performance enthusiasts faced a trade‑off: the Kawasaki ZX‑10R and Yamaha R1 delivered cutting‑edge power but hovered in the high 30s MPG.

 

 

2005 Motorcycle MPG Guide Summary

The 2005 Total Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide covers over 600 motorcycles and scooters across the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and Japan. From ultra‑efficient 50cc scooters returning 100+ MPG to heavyweight cruisers and touring machines in the 30s, this year saw the debut of landmark models like the Kawasaki ZX‑10R, Triumph Speed Triple 1050, and BMW K1200S.

 

Classic brands like Indian and Norton continued their presence, while SYM, Kymco, Malaguti, and Zhongshen expanded options for riders. Fuel injection spread further but carburetors still dominated many mid‑range machines.

 

This guide provides authoritative MPG data, specs, and insights to help riders, collectors, and enthusiasts understand the economics of motorcycling in 2005.

 

 

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