2006 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

Year	Make	Model	Engine (cc)	MPG (US)	L/100km	Horsepower	Seat Height	Weight
2006	Aprilia	Scarabeo 50 4T	50 cc	88	2.7	4 hp	30.1 in	198 lb
2006	Aprilia	Scarabeo 100	96 cc	95	2.5	8 hp	30.1 in	210 lb
2006	Aprilia	Scarabeo 125	124 cc	85	2.8	11 hp	30.7 in	260 lb
2006	Aprilia	Scarabeo 250	244 cc	72	3.3	20 hp	30.7 in	364 lb
2006	Aprilia	Scarabeo 500 GT ABS	460 cc	55	4.3	39 hp	30.7 in	425 lb
2006	Aprilia	Sportcity 125	124 cc	90	2.6	11 hp	30.7 in	265 lb
2006	Aprilia	Sportcity 200	198 cc	80	2.9	17 hp	30.7 in	295 lb
2006	Aprilia	RS 125	124 cc	70	3.4	28 hp	31.1 in	306 lb
2006	Aprilia	SXV 4.5	449 cc	50	4.7	60 hp	36.4 in	267 lb
2006	Aprilia	SXV 5.5	549 cc	47	5.0	70 hp	36.4 in	271 lb
2006	Aprilia	Pegaso 650 Strada	659 cc	55	4.3	50 hp	31.9 in	410 lb
2006	Aprilia	Pegaso 650 Trail	659 cc	55	4.3	50 hp	33.1 in	418 lb
2006	Aprilia	Tuono 1000 R	998 cc	39	6.0	133 hp	32.0 in	440 lb
2006	Aprilia	RSV 1000 R	998 cc	39	6.0	139 hp	32.0 in	418 lb
2006	Aprilia	RSV 1000 R Factory	998 cc	39	6.0	143 hp	32.0 in	417 lb
2006	Aprilia	ETV 1000 Caponord	998 cc	42	5.6	98 hp	33.1 in	540 lb
2006	Aprilia	Atlantic 500 Sprint	460 cc	55	4.3	39 hp	30.7 in	425 lb
2006	Aprilia	Mojito 150	151 cc	85	2.8	10 hp	30.1 in	245 lb
2006	Aprilia	RS 50	49 cc	95	2.5	7 hp	31.1 in	198 lb
2006	Aprilia	SR 50 R Factory	49 cc	95	2.5	7 hp	31.1 in	198 lb
2006	Aprilia	RX 50 Racing	49 cc	90	2.6	7 hp	34.0 in	198 lb
2006	Bajaj	Pulsar 150 DTS‑i UG	150 cc	85	2.8	13 hp	31.1 in	295 lb
2006	BMW	R1200GS Adventure	1170 cc	44	5.3	100 hp	35.0 in	496 lb
2006	Buell	Blast	492 cc	71	3.3	34 hp	27.5 in	360 lb
2006	Buell	Firebolt XB12R	1203 cc	56	4.2	103 hp	31.5 in	395 lb
2006	Buell	Firebolt XB9R	984 cc	57	4.1	92 hp	31.5 in	395 lb
2006	Buell	Lightning CityX XB9SX	984 cc	57	4.1	92 hp	31.5 in	395 lb
2006	Buell	Lightning XB12S	1203 cc	56	4.2	103 hp	31.5 in	395 lb
2006	Buell	Lightning XB12Scg	1203 cc	56	4.2	103 hp	30.7 in	395 lb
2006	Buell	Lightning Long XB12Ss	1203 cc	56	4.2	103 hp	33.1 in	395 lb
2006	Buell	Ulysses XB12X	1203 cc	56	4.2	103 hp	31.8 in	465 lb
2006	Ducati	Monster 695	695 cc	44	5.3	69 hp	31.9 in	370 lb
2006	Ducati	Monster S2R 800	803 cc	42	5.6	77 hp	31.5 in	415 lb
2006	Ducati	Monster S2R 1000	992 cc	39	6.0	95 hp	31.5 in	430 lb
2006	Ducati	Multistrada 620	618 cc	45	5.2	63 hp	33.1 in	424 lb
2006	Ducati	1000SS	992 cc	42	5.6	85 hp	31.9 in	430 lb
2006	Ducati	ST3	992 cc	39	6.0	104 hp	32.3 in	469 lb
2006	Ducati	Supersport 1000	992 cc	39	6.0	84 hp	31.9 in	432 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Sportster 1200 Roadster (1200R)	1200 cc	49	4.8	67 hp	29.3 in	557 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Road King (carb)	1450 cc	42	5.7	67 hp	27.3 in	760 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Road King (fuel injected)	1450 cc	43	5.6	67 hp	27.3 in	760 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Road King Classic	1450 cc	43	5.6	67 hp	27.3 in	760 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Street Glide (carb)	1450 cc	42	5.7	67 hp	27.9 in	749 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Street Glide (fuel injected)	1450 cc	43	5.6	67 hp	27.9 in	749 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Electra Glide Ultra Classic	1450 cc	43	5.6	67 hp	27.3 in	814 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Electra Glide Standard (carb)	1450 cc	42	5.7	67 hp	27.3 in	776 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Electra Glide Standard (fuel injected)	1450 cc	43	5.6	67 hp	27.3 in	776 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Electra Glide Classic	1450 cc	43	5.6	67 hp	27.3 in	791 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Screamin’ Eagle Ultra Classic (1690)	1690 cc	40	6.0	85 hp	27.3 in	820 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Heritage Softail (carb)	1450 cc	46	5.1	67 hp	25.5 in	708 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Heritage Softail (fuel injected)	1450 cc	46	5.1	67 hp	25.5 in	708 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Heritage Softail Classic (carb)	1450 cc	45	5.2	67 hp	25.5 in	725 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Heritage Softail Classic (fuel injected)	1450 cc	46	5.1	67 hp	25.5 in	725 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Fat Boy (carb)	1450 cc	46	5.1	67 hp	25.4 in	694 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Fat Boy (fuel injected)	1450 cc	47	5.0	67 hp	25.4 in	694 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Screamin’ Eagle Fat Boy (1690)	1690 cc	44	5.7	85 hp	25.4 in	705 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Softail Deluxe (carb)	1450 cc	46	5.1	67 hp	24.5 in	690 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Softail Deluxe (fuel injected)	1450 cc	47	5.0	67 hp	24.5 in	690 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Softail Springer Classic (carb)	1450 cc	46	5.1	67 hp	28.0 in	705 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Softail Springer Classic (fuel injected)	1450 cc	47	5.0	67 hp	28.0 in	705 lb
2006	Harley-Davidson	Road Glide	1450 cc	43	5.6	67 hp	29.5 in	775 lb
2006	Honda	VTX1300C	1312 cc	38	6.2	74 hp	27.4 in	650 lb
2006	Honda	CBR600RR	599 cc	39	6.0	117 hp	32.3 in	354 lb
2006	Honda	CBR1000RR	998 cc	38	6.2	170 hp	32.3 in	439 lb
2006	Honda	Shadow Aero 750	745 cc	49	4.8	45 hp	25.9 in	553 lb
2006	Honda	VFR800 Interceptor	781 cc	44	5.4	107 hp	31.9 in	540 lb
2006	Honda	ST1300	1261 cc	42	5.6	117 hp	31.1 in	670 lb
2006	Honda	Gold Wing GL1800	1832 cc	37	6.4	118 hp	29.1 in	895 lb
2006	Honda	CBR600F4i	599 cc	44	5.3	110 hp	31.9 in	370 lb
2006	Honda	CB600F Hornet	599 cc	45	5.2	95 hp	31.5 in	408 lb
2006	Honda	599 (Hornet 600 US)	599 cc	45	5.2	95 hp	31.5 in	408 lb
2006	Honda	919 (Hornet 900)	919 cc	42	5.6	100 hp	31.3 in	427 lb
2006	Honda	599 (US Hornet)	599 cc	45	5.2	95 hp	31.5 in	408 lb
2006	Honda	919 (Hornet 900)	919 cc	42	5.6	100 hp	31.3 in	427 lb
2006	Honda	Shadow Spirit 750	745 cc	52	4.5	45 hp	27.9 in	505 lb
2006	Honda	Shadow Sabre 1100	1099 cc	47	5.0	62 hp	27.6 in	600 lb
2006	Honda	Silver Wing 600	582 cc	52	4.5	49 hp	29.7 in	551 lb
2006	Honda	Rebel 250	234 cc	70	3.4	18 hp	26.6 in	331 lb
2006	Honda	CRF250X	249 cc	68	3.5	29 hp	37.6 in	231 lb
2006	Honda	CRF450X	449 cc	55	4.3	48 hp	37.0 in	255 lb
2006	Husqvarna	TE 250	249 cc	58	4.0	33 hp	37.0 in	236 lb
2006	Husqvarna	TE 450	449 cc	55	4.3	48 hp	37.0 in	246 lb
2006	Husqvarna	TE 510	501 cc	52	4.5	52 hp	37.0 in	249 lb
2006	Husqvarna	SM 610	576 cc	50	4.7	54 hp	35.8 in	320 lb
2006	Hyosung	GT250 Comet	249 cc	75	3.1	28 hp	30.7 in	374 lb
2006	Hyosung	GT650 Comet	647 cc	47	5.0	72 hp	31.3 in	441 lb
2006	Hyosung	Aquila GV250	249 cc	70	3.4	26 hp	27.0 in	374 lb
2006	Indian	Chief Vintage	1638 cc	40	5.9	85 hp	27.0 in	730 lb
2006	Indian	Chief Roadmaster	1638 cc	39	6.0	85 hp	27.0 in	745 lb
2006	Kawasaki	Ninja ZX-6R (636)	636 cc	42	5.6	110 hp	32.3 in	354 lb
2006	Kawasaki	Ninja ZX-10R	998 cc	37	6.4	170 hp	32.3 in	370 lb
2006	Kawasaki	ZZR1200	1164 cc	37	6.4	145 hp	31.9 in	566 lb
2006	Kawasaki	Concours ZG1000	997 cc	42	5.6	100 hp	31.1 in	671 lb
2006	Kawasaki	Ninja ZX-14	1352 cc	35	6.7	190 hp	31.5 in	485 lb
2006	Kawasaki	Z750S	748 cc	44	5.4	110 hp	32.1 in	430 lb
2006	Kawasaki	Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak	1552 cc	40	5.9	72 hp	27.6 in	640 lb
2006	Kawasaki	Vulcan 2000	2053 cc	37	6.4	103 hp	27.2 in	750 lb
2006	Kymco	People 50	49 cc	110	2.1	4 hp	30.1 in	198 lb
2006	Kymco	Bet & Win 250	249 cc	72	3.3	20 hp	30.7 in	364 lb
2006	Kymco	Venox 250	249 cc	75	3.1	28 hp	28.0 in	375 lb
2006	Malaguti	F12 Phantom 50	49 cc	105	2.2	4 hp	30.1 in	198 lb
2006	Malaguti	Madison 250	249 cc	70	3.4	20 hp	30.7 in	364 lb
2006	Moto Guzzi	Breva 750	744 cc	50	4.7	48 hp	30.3 in	401 lb
2006	Moto Guzzi	California EV	1064 cc	42	5.6	75 hp	29.1 in	617 lb
2006	MZ	1000S	998 cc	40	5.9	117 hp	32.1 in	474 lb
2006	MZ	Skorpion Traveller 660	660 cc	55	4.3	48 hp	31.5 in	430 lb
2006	Norton	Commando 961 (prototype)	961 cc	42	5.6	80 hp	31.5 in	450 lb
2006	Peugeot	Speedfight 50	49 cc	105	2.2	4 hp	30.1 in	198 lb
2006	Peugeot	Elystar 125	124 cc	90	2.6	12 hp	30.7 in	265 lb
2006	Piaggio	X9 500	460 cc	55	4.3	39 hp	30.7 in	425 lb
2006	Piaggio	Liberty 125	124 cc	95	2.5	10 hp	30.1 in	240 lb
2006	Ridley	Auto-Glide	750 cc	50	4.7	45 hp	25.0 in	495 lb
2006	Suzuki	GSX-R600	599 cc	42	5.6	115 hp	32.3 in	359 lb
2006	Suzuki	GSX-R750	749 cc	40	5.9	141 hp	32.3 in	365 lb
2006	Suzuki	GSX-R1000	988 cc	38	6.2	160 hp	32.3 in	374 lb
2006	Suzuki	GS500F	487 cc	55	4.3	47 hp	31.1 in	438 lb
2006	Suzuki	SV650	645 cc	50	4.7	72 hp	31.5 in	437 lb
2006	Suzuki	SV650S	645 cc	50	4.7	72 hp	31.5 in	437 lb
2006	Suzuki	Katana 600	599 cc	44	5.3	80 hp	31.7 in	458 lb
2006	Suzuki	Katana 750	748 cc	42	5.6	92 hp	31.7 in	465 lb
2006	Suzuki	Boulevard S40 (Savage)	652 cc	55	4.3	31 hp	27.6 in	381 lb
2006	Suzuki	Boulevard S50	805 cc	47	5.0	53 hp	27.6 in	443 lb
2006	Suzuki	Boulevard S83 (Intruder 1400)	1360 cc	42	5.6	67 hp	27.6 in	571 lb
2006	Suzuki	Boulevard C50	805 cc	47	5.0	53 hp	27.6 in	542 lb
2006	Suzuki	Boulevard C90	1462 cc	42	5.6	67 hp	27.6 in	672 lb
2006	Suzuki	Boulevard M50	805 cc	47	5.0	53 hp	27.6 in	542 lb
2006	Suzuki	Boulevard M109R	1783 cc	36	6.5	123 hp	27.8 in	764 lb
2006	Suzuki	V-Strom 650	645 cc	50	4.7	66 hp	32.3 in	417 lb
2006	Suzuki	V-Strom 1000	996 cc	45	5.2	98 hp	33.1 in	520 lb
2006	SYM	HD 125	124 cc	90	2.6	12 hp	30.7 in	265 lb
2006	SYM	Joyride 200	171 cc	80	2.9	16 hp	30.7 in	295 lb
2006	Triumph	Bonneville T100	865 cc	48	4.9	67 hp	30.5 in	451 lb
2006	Triumph	Speed Triple 1050	1050 cc	40	5.9	130 hp	32.1 in	437 lb
2006	Triumph	Sprint ST 1050	1050 cc	42	5.6	123 hp	31.7 in	530 lb
2006	Triumph	Daytona 675	675 cc	44	5.3	123 hp	32.1 in	363 lb
2006	Triumph	Rocket III	2294 cc	35	6.7	140 hp	29.0 in	807 lb
2006	Ural	Patrol	749 cc	42	5.6	40 hp	31.5 in	705 lb
2006	Ural	Tourist	749 cc	42	5.6	40 hp	31.5 in	700 lb
2006	Ural	Gear-Up	749 cc	41	5.7	40 hp	31.5 in	710 lb
2006	Vespa	ET4 150	151 cc	85	2.8	11 hp	30.1 in	240 lb
2006	Vespa	Granturismo 200	198 cc	78	3.0	19 hp	30.7 in	335 lb
2006	Vespa	LX 50	49 cc	105	2.2	4 hp	30.1 in	198 lb
2006	Vespa	LX 150	151 cc	85	2.8	11 hp	30.1 in	240 lb
2006	Vespa	GTS 250 ie	244 cc	72	3.3	22 hp	30.7 in	326 lb
2006	Vespa	PX150	150 cc	82	2.9	10 hp	30.7 in	240 lb
2006	Vespa	PX200	198 cc	75	3.1	12 hp	30.7 in	260 lb
2006	Victory	Vegas	1507 cc	42	5.6	85 hp	26.5 in	650 lb
2006	Victory	Kingpin	1507 cc	42	5.6	85 hp	26.5 in	675 lb
2006	Victory	Touring Cruiser	1507 cc	41	5.7	72 hp	28.0 in	765 lb
2006	Victory	Hammer	1634 cc	42	5.6	85 hp	26.5 in	672 lb
2006	Victory	Jackpot	1634 cc	42	5.6	85 hp	26.5 in	666 lb
2006	Yamaha	YZF-R1	998 cc	38	6.2	152 hp	32.3 in	385 lb
2006	Yamaha	YZF-R6	599 cc	42	5.6	120 hp	32.3 in	357 lb
2006	Yamaha	FZ1	998 cc	40	5.9	143 hp	32.1 in	474 lb
2006	Yamaha	FJR1300	1298 cc	39	6.0	145 hp	31.7 in	637 lb
2006	Yamaha	Virago 250	249 cc	78	3.0	21 hp	27.0 in	324 lb
2006	Yamaha	YZF-R6S	599 cc	42	5.6	118 hp	32.3 in	357 lb
2006	Yamaha	V-Star 650 Classic	649 cc	49	4.8	40 hp	27.4 in	514 lb
2006	Yamaha	V-Star 1100 Classic	1063 cc	45	5.2	62 hp	27.9 in	628 lb
2006	Yamaha	Road Star 1700	1670 cc	39	6.0	79 hp	28.1 in	705 lb
2006	Yamaha	Royal Star Venture	1294 cc	37	6.4	98 hp	29.1 in	807 lb
2006	Yamaha	WR250F	249 cc	68	3.5	29 hp	37.6 in	231 lb
2006	Yamaha	WR450F	449 cc	55	4.3	48 hp	38.0 in	249 lb
2006	Yamaha	FZ6	600 cc	44	5.3	98 hp	31.5 in	459 lb
2006	Yamaha	YZF600R	599 cc	44	5.3	100 hp	31.7 in	412 lb
2006	Zhongshen	ZS125	124 cc	95	2.5	11 hp	30.7 in	265 lb
2006	Zhongshen	ZS200	196 cc	85	2.8	16 hp	31.1 in	285 lb

 

2006 Best & Worst Fuel Economy Performers

Top 10 Best MPG (2006)
Honda Metropolitan 50	117 MPG
Yamaha Zuma 50	110 MPG
Kymco People 50	110 MPG
Zhongshen ZS125	95 MPG
Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS‑i UG	85 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 (2006)
Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑14	35 MPG
Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R	36 MPG
Kawasaki ZX‑12R	36 MPG
Honda Gold Wing GL1800	37 MPG
BMW K1200LT	37 MPG
Kawasaki Vulcan 2000	37 MPG
Yamaha Royal Star Venture	37 MPG
Triumph Rocket III	35 MPG
Victory Touring Cruiser	41 MPG
Harley‑Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Ultra Classic	40 MPG

2006 Fuel Economy Myth‑Busters

• Myth: The new Kawasaki ZX‑14 was only about speed, not efficiency.
  Busted: While it was a horsepower monster, careful riders still managed mid‑30s MPG, comparable to other liter‑plus sportbikes.
• Myth: Scooters peaked in popularity before 2006.
  Busted: Global scooter sales surged this year, with Vespa, Kymco, SYM, and Peugeot all expanding their ranges.
• Myth: Touring bikes can’t compete with mid‑sized standards for MPG.
  Busted: The BMW R1200RT and Honda ST1300 both delivered mid‑40s MPG, rivaling smaller machines.
• Myth: Big cruisers are always gas guzzlers.
  Busted: Models like the Suzuki Boulevard C50 and Yamaha V‑Star 650 still returned near‑50 MPG despite their size.

 

2006 Fuel Economy Strategies

• Urban commuters leaned heavily on 50–150cc scooters, many exceeding 90 MPG.
• Adventure riders found balance in models like the BMW R1200GS Adventure and Suzuki V‑Strom 650, combining range with versatility.
• Performance riders faced the trade‑off of raw power versus efficiency, with the ZX‑14, GSX‑R1000, and Triumph Daytona 675 leading the horsepower race but sitting in the high‑30s to low‑40s MPG.
• Touring riders discovered that modern sport‑tourers like the Yamaha FJR1300 and Triumph Sprint ST could deliver both comfort and respectable fuel economy.

 

 

2006 Motorcycle MPG Guide Summary

The 2006 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‑14, Triumph Daytona 675, and Yamaha FZ1 redesign. Classic brands like Indian and Norton continued their presence, while SYM, Kymco, Malaguti, and Zhongshen expanded options for riders. Fuel injection spread further across sport and touring segments, though 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 2006.