Published October 6, 2025 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
2010 Motorcycle and Scooter Models
A guide to motorcycle gas mileage (MPG and L/100km) and efficiency.

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2010 Motorcycle and Scooter Model Data
| Year | Make | Model | Engine (cc) | MPG (US) | L/100km | Horsepower | Seat Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Aprilia | Dorsoduro 750 | 749 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 92 hp | 34.3 in | 401 lb |
| 2010 | Aprilia | Dorsoduro 750 Factory | 749 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 92 hp | 34.3 in | 401 lb |
| 2010 | Aprilia | Mana 850 GT ABS | 839 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 76 hp | 31.5 in | 427 lb |
| 2010 | Aprilia | RS 125 | 124 cc | 70 | 3.4 | 28 hp | 31.1 in | 306 lb |
| 2010 | Aprilia | RS 50 | 49 cc | 95 | 2.5 | 7 hp | 31.1 in | 198 lb |
| 2010 | Aprilia | RSV4 R | 999 cc | 35 | 6.7 | 180 hp | 32.3 in | 449 lb |
| 2010 | Aprilia | RSV4 Factory | 999 cc | 35 | 6.7 | 180 hp | 32.3 in | 441 lb |
| 2010 | Aprilia | Shiver 750 | 749 cc | 43 | 5.5 | 95 hp | 31.5 in | 418 lb |
| 2010 | Aprilia | Shiver 750 GT | 749 cc | 43 | 5.5 | 95 hp | 31.5 in | 425 lb |
| 2010 | Benelli | TNT 899 | 898 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 118 hp | 31.1 in | 430 lb |
| 2010 | Benelli | Tre K 1130 | 1130 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 123 hp | 32.3 in | 485 lb |
| 2010 | Bimota | DB7 | 1099 cc | 36 | 6.5 | 160 hp | 32.3 in | 372 lb |
| 2010 | Bimota | DB6 Delirio | 992 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 92 hp | 32.3 in | 375 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | F650GS | 652 cc | 64 | 3.7 | 50 hp | 30.9 in | 423 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | F800GS | 798 cc | 62 | 3.8 | 85 hp | 34.6 in | 455 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | F800R | 798 cc | 65 | 3.6 | 87 hp | 31.5 in | 439 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | F800ST | 798 cc | 69 | 3.4 | 85 hp | 31.5 in | 418 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | K1300GT | 1293 cc | 47 | 5.0 | 160 hp | 32.3 in | 635 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | K1300R | 1293 cc | 47 | 5.0 | 173 hp | 32.3 in | 503 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | K1300S | 1293 cc | 50 | 4.7 | 175 hp | 32.3 in | 518 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | R1200GS | 1170 cc | 55 | 4.3 | 105 hp | 33.5 in | 504 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | R1200GS Adventure | 1170 cc | 51 | 4.6 | 105 hp | 35.0 in | 564 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | R1200R | 1170 cc | 57 | 4.1 | 109 hp | 31.5 in | 485 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | R1200RT | 1170 cc | 57 | 4.1 | 110 hp | 31.7 in | 571 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | S1000RR | 999 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 193 hp | 32.0 in | 404 lb |
| 2010 | Buell | 1125R | 1125 cc | 46 | 5.1 | 146 hp | 30.5 in | 375 lb |
| 2010 | Buell | 1125CR | 1125 cc | 40 | 5.8 | 146 hp | 30.5 in | 375 lb |
| 2010 | Buell | Lightning CityX XB9SX | 984 cc | 59 | 4.0 | 84 hp | 30.5 in | 395 lb |
| 2010 | Can-Am | Spyder GS | 998 cc | 32 | 7.4 | 106 hp | — | 699 lb |
| 2010 | Ducati | Monster 696 | 696 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 80 hp | 30.3 in | 355 lb |
| 2010 | Ducati | Monster 1100 | 1078 cc | 39 | 6.0 | 95 hp | 31.9 in | 373 lb |
| 2010 | Ducati | Hypermotard 1100 | 1078 cc | 39 | 6.1 | 90 hp | 34.2 in | 395 lb |
| 2010 | Ducati | Multistrada 1200 | 1198 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 150 hp | 33.5 in | 423 lb |
| 2010 | Ducati | 848 | 849 cc | 37 | 6.4 | 134 hp | 32.3 in | 370 lb |
| 2010 | Ducati | 1098 | 1099 cc | 35 | 6.7 | 160 hp | 32.3 in | 381 lb |
| 2010 | Ducati | Streetfighter 1098 | 1099 cc | 35 | 6.7 | 155 hp | 32.3 in | 373 lb |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | Street Glide FLHX | 1584 cc | 45 | 5.3 | 67 hp | 27.9 in | 749 lb |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | Road Glide Custom FLTRX | 1584 cc | 45 | 5.3 | 67 hp | 29.5 in | 775 lb |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | Road King FLHR | 1584 cc | 45 | 5.3 | 67 hp | 27.3 in | 760 lb |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | Ultra Classic Electra Glide FLHTCU | 1584 cc | 45 | 5.3 | 67 hp | 27.3 in | 814 lb |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | Fat Boy Lo FLSTFB | 1584 cc | 45 | 5.3 | 67 hp | 26.8 in | 731 lb |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | Sportster 883 Iron XL883N | 883 cc | 53 | 4.4 | 49 hp | 25.7 in | 565 lb |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | XR1200 | 1202 cc | 46 | 5.1 | 90 hp | 31.2 in | 551 lb |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | Night Rod Special VRSCDX | 1247 cc | 38 | 6.2 | 125 hp | 26.7 in | 637 lb |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | Tri Glide Ultra Classic | 1584 cc | 41 | 5.8 | 67 hp | — | 1088 lb |
| 2010 | Honda | CMX250C Rebel | 234 cc | 62 | 3.8 | 18 hp | 26.6 in | 331 lb |
| 2010 | Honda | CBR125R | 124 cc | 90 | 2.6 | 13 hp | 30.7 in | 282 lb |
| 2010 | Honda | CBR600RR | 599 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 118 hp | 32.3 in | 354 lb |
| 2010 | Honda | CBR1000RR | 999 cc | 35 | 6.7 | 170 hp | 32.3 in | 439 lb |
| 2010 | Honda | Shadow RS VT750RS | 745 cc | 56 | 4.2 | 45 hp | 30.9 in | 507 lb |
| 2010 | Honda | Shadow Aero 750 | 745 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 45 hp | 26.0 in | 553 lb |
| 2010 | Husaberg | FE 450 | 449 cc | 57 | 4.1 | 50 hp | 38.0 in | 247 lb |
| 2010 | Husqvarna | TE 510 | 501 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 52 hp | 37.0 in | 249 lb |
| 2010 | Hyosung | GT250R | 249 cc | 113 | 2.1 | 28 hp | 30.3 in | 375 lb |
| 2010 | Hyosung | GV250 Aquila | 249 cc | 113 | 2.1 | 26 hp | 27.0 in | 374 lb |
| 2010 | Hyosung | GT650R | 647 cc | 64 | 3.7 | 72 hp | 31.5 in | 441 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Concours 14 (1400GTR) | 1352 cc | 38 | 6.2 | 153 hp | 31.1 in | 679 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | KLR650 | 651 cc | 55 | 4.3 | 40 hp | 35.0 in | 432 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | KLX250S | 249 cc | 70 | 3.4 | 22 hp | 35.0 in | 298 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Ninja 250R | 249 cc | 78 | 3.0 | 29 hp | 30.5 in | 304 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Ninja 650R (ER-6f) | 649 cc | 49 | 4.8 | 64 hp | 31.1 in | 393 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Ninja ZX-6R | 599 cc | 38 | 6.2 | 128 hp | 32.3 in | 410 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Ninja ZX-10R | 998 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 170 hp | 32.3 in | 396 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Ninja ZX-14 (ZZR1400) | 1352 cc | 35 | 6.7 | 190 hp | 31.5 in | 485 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Versys 650 | 649 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 64 hp | 33.1 in | 454 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Z1000 | 1043 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 136 hp | 32.1 in | 478 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Vulcan 1700 Nomad | 1700 cc | 36 | 6.5 | 72 hp | 28.0 in | 780 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 1700 cc | 36 | 6.5 | 72 hp | 28.7 in | 886 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Vulcan 900 Classic LT | 903 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 50 hp | 26.8 in | 645 lb |
| 2010 | KTM | 690 Duke | 654 cc | 55 | 4.3 | 65 hp | 33.1 in | 327 lb |
| 2010 | KTM | 690 Enduro R | 654 cc | 54 | 4.4 | 62 hp | 35.8 in | 322 lb |
| 2010 | KTM | 690 SMC | 654 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 63 hp | 34.6 in | 319 lb |
| 2010 | KTM | 450 EXC | 449 cc | 58 | 4.0 | 50 hp | 37.0 in | 249 lb |
| 2010 | KTM | 990 Adventure | 999 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 106 hp | 34.6 in | 461 lb |
| 2010 | KTM | 990 Super Duke | 999 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 120 hp | 32.7 in | 412 lb |
| 2010 | Kymco | Agility 125 | 124 cc | 75 | 3.1 | 9 hp | 30.7 in | 240 lb |
| 2010 | Kymco | People S 200 | 171 cc | 75 | 3.1 | 16 hp | 31.1 in | 295 lb |
| 2010 | Kymco | Super 8 150 | 149 cc | 75 | 3.1 | 13 hp | 30.7 in | 268 lb |
| 2010 | Kymco | Xciting 250Ri | 249 cc | 61 | 3.9 | 21 hp | 30.7 in | 407 lb |
| 2010 | Moto Guzzi | V7 Classic | 744 cc | 53 | 4.5 | 48 hp | 31.7 in | 401 lb |
| 2010 | Moto Guzzi | V7 Café Classic | 744 cc | 53 | 4.5 | 48 hp | 31.7 in | 401 lb |
| 2010 | MV Agusta | Brutale 910S | 909 cc | 36 | 6.5 | 131 hp | 32.7 in | 413 lb |
| 2010 | MV Agusta | F4 1000R | 998 cc | 34 | 6.9 | 174 hp | 32.7 in | 423 lb |
| 2010 | Norton | Commando 961 Sport | 961 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 80 hp | 31.5 in | 450 lb |
| 2010 | Norton | Commando 961 Café Racer | 961 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 80 hp | 31.5 in | 448 lb |
| 2010 | Piaggio | MP3 250 | 244 cc | 65 | 3.6 | 22 hp | 30.7 in | 450 lb |
| 2010 | Piaggio | MP3 500 | 492 cc | 55 | 4.3 | 40 hp | 30.7 in | 518 lb |
| 2010 | Piaggio | Liberty 150 | 151 cc | 90 | 2.6 | 12 hp | 30.7 in | 260 lb |
| 2010 | Ridley | Auto-Glide | 750 cc | 50 | 4.7 | 45 hp | 25.0 in | 495 lb |
| 2010 | Roehr | 1250SC | 1250 cc | 35 | 6.7 | 168 hp | 31.9 in | 425 lb |
| 2010 | Royal Enfield | Bullet C5 Classic EFI | 499 cc | 85 | 2.8 | 27 hp | 31.5 in | 384 lb |
| 2010 | Royal Enfield | Electra X AVL | 499 cc | 75 | 3.1 | 27 hp | 31.5 in | 386 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Bandit 1250S | 1255 cc | 39 | 6.0 | 107 hp | 31.7 in | 560 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Boulevard C50 | 805 cc | 49 | 4.8 | 53 hp | 27.6 in | 542 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Boulevard M50 | 805 cc | 49 | 4.8 | 53 hp | 27.6 in | 542 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Boulevard S40 | 652 cc | 63 | 3.7 | 31 hp | 27.6 in | 381 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Burgman 400 | 399 cc | 56 | 4.2 | 32 hp | 27.9 in | 441 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Burgman 650 | 638 cc | 38 | 6.2 | 54 hp | 29.5 in | 613 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | DR200SE | 199 cc | 105 | 2.2 | 15 hp | 32.0 in | 278 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | DR-Z400S | 398 cc | 65 | 3.6 | 33 hp | 36.8 in | 317 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Gladius (SFV650) | 645 cc | 58 | 4.1 | 71 hp | 31.5 in | 445 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | GS500F | 487 cc | 59 | 4.0 | 47 hp | 31.1 in | 438 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | GSX650F | 656 cc | 43 | 5.5 | 85 hp | 31.7 in | 474 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | GSX-R600 | 599 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 125 hp | 32.3 in | 359 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | GSX-R750 | 749 cc | 43 | 5.4 | 148 hp | 32.3 in | 365 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Hayabusa GSX1300R | 1340 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 194 hp | 31.7 in | 485 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | SV650SF | 645 cc | 54 | 4.4 | 72 hp | 31.5 in | 437 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | TU250X | 249 cc | 79 | 3.0 | 16 hp | 30.3 in | 326 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | V-Strom 650 | 645 cc | 51 | 4.6 | 66 hp | 32.3 in | 417 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | V-Strom 1000 | 996 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 98 hp | 33.1 in | 520 lb |
| 2010 | Triumph | America 865 | 865 cc | 50 | 4.7 | 61 hp | 27.1 in | 551 lb |
| 2010 | Triumph | Bonneville 865 | 865 cc | 50 | 4.7 | 67 hp | 30.5 in | 451 lb |
| 2010 | Triumph | Bonneville SE | 865 cc | 50 | 4.7 | 67 hp | 30.5 in | 451 lb |
| 2010 | Triumph | Bonneville T100 | 865 cc | 50 | 4.7 | 67 hp | 30.5 in | 451 lb |
| 2010 | Triumph | Daytona 675 | 675 cc | 44 | 5.3 | 123 hp | 32.1 in | 363 lb |
| 2010 | Triumph | Speed Triple 1050 | 1050 cc | 43 | 5.5 | 130 hp | 32.1 in | 437 lb |
| 2010 | Triumph | Street Triple 675 | 675 cc | 50 | 4.7 | 106 hp | 31.7 in | 362 lb |
| 2010 | Triumph | Tiger 1050 | 1050 cc | 36 | 6.5 | 113 hp | 32.9 in | 436 lb |
| 2010 | Triumph | Rocket III Roadster | 2294 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 146 hp | 29.5 in | 807 lb |
| 2010 | Ural | Patrol | 749 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 40 hp | 31.5 in | 705 lb |
| 2010 | Ural | Gear-Up | 749 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 40 hp | 31.5 in | 710 lb |
| 2010 | Ural | Tourist | 749 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 40 hp | 31.5 in | 700 lb |
| 2010 | Vespa | GTS 250 ie | 244 cc | 72 | 3.3 | 22 hp | 30.7 in | 326 lb |
| 2010 | Vespa | Vino 50 | 49 cc | 110 | 2.1 | 4 hp | 29.9 in | 185 lb |
| 2010 | Vespa | Vino 125 | 124 cc | 96 | 2.4 | 9 hp | 29.9 in | 249 lb |
| 2010 | Victory | Vision Tour | 1731 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 92 hp | 26.5 in | 814 lb |
| 2010 | Victory | Hammer S | 1731 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 97 hp | 26.5 in | 694 lb |
| 2010 | Victory | Vegas 8-Ball | 1634 cc | 36 | 6.5 | 85 hp | 25.0 in | 640 lb |
| 2010 | Victory | Cross Roads | 1731 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 92 hp | 26.5 in | 765 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | FJR1300A | 1298 cc | 39 | 6.0 | 145 hp | 31.7 in | 637 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | FZ1 | 998 cc | 35 | 6.7 | 143 hp | 32.1 in | 474 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | FZ6R | 600 cc | 44 | 5.3 | 98 hp | 30.9 in | 459 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | YZF-R1 | 998 cc | 33 | 7.1 | 182 hp | 32.3 in | 385 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | YZF-R6 | 599 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 120 hp | 33.5 in | 357 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | XT250 | 249 cc | 73 | 3.2 | 19 hp | 31.9 in | 291 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | WR250R | 250 cc | 71 | 3.3 | 26 hp | 36.6 in | 295 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | WR250X | 250 cc | 71 | 3.3 | 26 hp | 35.2 in | 298 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | V-Star 650 Classic | 649 cc | 49 | 4.8 | 40 hp | 27.4 in | 514 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | V-Star 950 Tourer | 942 cc | 47 | 5.0 | 54 hp | 26.6 in | 613 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | Royal Star Venture | 1294 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 98 hp | 29.1 in | 807 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | Zuma 125 | 125 cc | 89 | 2.7 | 10 hp | 30.7 in | 269 lb |
| 2010 | Zero | S | — | — | — | 31 hp | 31.0 in | 273 lb |
| 2010 | Zero | DS | — | — | — | 31 hp | 34.0 in | 285 lb |
| 2010 | Aprilia | RSV4 Factory APRC SE | 999 cc | 34 | 6.9 | 180 hp | 32.3 in | 441 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | R1200GS Triple Black | 1170 cc | 54 | 4.4 | 105 hp | 33.5 in | 505 lb |
| 2010 | BMW | R1200RT SE | 1170 cc | 57 | 4.1 | 110 hp | 31.7 in | 573 lb |
| 2010 | Ducati | Monster 796 | 803 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 87 hp | 31.5 in | 368 lb |
| 2010 | Ducati | Multistrada 1200 S Touring | 1198 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 150 hp | 33.5 in | 423 lb |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | Forty-Eight XL1200X | 1202 cc | 48 | 4.9 | 67 hp | 26.8 in | 545 lb |
| 2010 | Harley-Davidson | Road Glide Ultra FLTRU | 1690 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 80 hp | 29.5 in | 850 lb |
| 2010 | Honda | NT700V Deauville | 680 cc | 55 | 4.3 | 65 hp | 31.7 in | 562 lb |
| 2010 | Honda | VFR1200F | 1237 cc | 38 | 6.2 | 170 hp | 32.1 in | 591 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Versys 650 ABS | 649 cc | 52 | 4.5 | 64 hp | 33.1 in | 456 lb |
| 2010 | Kawasaki | Z1000 ABS | 1043 cc | 41 | 5.7 | 136 hp | 32.1 in | 480 lb |
| 2010 | KTM | 990 Adventure R | 999 cc | 40 | 5.9 | 115 hp | 36.0 in | 456 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Boulevard C109R | 1783 cc | 36 | 6.5 | 123 hp | 27.8 in | 765 lb |
| 2010 | Suzuki | Boulevard M109R Limited | 1783 cc | 36 | 6.5 | 123 hp | 27.8 in | 764 lb |
| 2010 | Triumph | Thunderbird 1600 | 1597 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 85 hp | 27.6 in | 746 lb |
| 2010 | Triumph | Thunderbird SE | 1597 cc | 42 | 5.6 | 85 hp | 27.6 in | 746 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | Super Ténéré XT1200Z | 1199 cc | 45 | 5.2 | 108 hp | 33.9 in | 575 lb |
| 2010 | Yamaha | VMAX (VMX17) | 1679 cc | 27 | 8.7 | 197 hp | 30.5 in | 683 lb |
| 2010 | Zhongshen | ZS125 | 124 cc | 95 | 2.5 | 11 hp | 30.7 in | 265 lb |
2010 Best & Worst Fuel Economy Performers
| Top 10 Best MPG (2010) | |
|---|---|
| Hyosung GT250R | 113 MPG |
| Hyosung GV250 Aquila | 113 MPG |
| Suzuki DR200SE | 105 MPG |
| Yamaha Vino 50 | 110 MPG |
| Yamaha XF50 C3 | 96 MPG |
| Royal Enfield Bullet C5 Classic EFI | 85 MPG |
| Kawasaki Ninja 250R | 78 MPG |
| Yamaha V-Star 250 | 78 MPG |
| BMW F800ST | 69 MPG |
| BMW F650GS | 64 MPG |
| Bottom 10 Worst MPG (2010) | |
|---|---|
| Yamaha VMAX (VMX17) | 27 MPG |
| Can-Am Spyder GS | 32 MPG |
| Yamaha YZF-R1 | 33 MPG |
| Ducati 1098 | 35 MPG |
| Kawasaki ZX-14 | 35 MPG |
| MV Agusta F4 1000R | 34 MPG |
| KTM 990 Super Duke | 40 MPG |
| Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special | 38 MPG |
| Suzuki Burgman 650 | 38 MPG |
| BMW S1000RR | 41 MPG |
2010 Model highlights
- Aprilia RSV4 arrives: Track‑bred superbike brings compact V4 performance to the street.
- BMW S1000RR debut: Liter‑class benchmark with advanced electronics and high specific output.
- Ducati Multistrada 1200: New Testastretta 11° engine broadens sport‑tour versatility.
- ADV momentum: F800GS/KLR650 keep efficiency high while expanding adventure access.
- Urban efficiency: 125–300cc scooters/standards dominate real‑world MPG in cities.
2010 Fuel Economy Myth‑Busters
- Myth: Liter superbikes all return sub‑30 MPG.
Busted: Typical street use lands mid‑30s to low‑40s MPG. - Myth: Three‑wheelers are gas guzzlers.
Busted: MP3 250 often achieves mid‑60s MPG while adding stability. - Myth: Big cruisers always guzzle.
Busted: Many 1300–1700cc cruisers manage high‑30s to mid‑40s MPG when ridden smoothly. - Myth: ADV bikes can’t stretch range.
Busted: Riders regularly report ~45–55 MPG with careful throttle and minimal luggage.
2010 Fuel Economy Strategies
- Commute smart: Target 125–300cc singles/scooters for 70–100+ MPG urban loops.
- Touring discipline: Smooth throttle and correct tire pressures keep FJR/Concours near 40–45 MPG.
- ADV tuning: Gear for terrain, reduce drag/weight on F650GS/KLR to sustain 50+ MPG.
- Performance pacing: Avoid prolonged high RPM; 600–1000cc bikes can hold low‑40s MPG cruising.


