2011 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

Year	Make	Model	Engine (cc)	MPG (US)	L/100km	Horsepower	Seat Height	Weight
2011	Aprilia	Dorsoduro 750	749 cc	40	5.9	92 hp	34.3 in	401 lb
2011	Aprilia	Dorsoduro 1200 ABS	1197 cc	38	6.2	130 hp	34.3 in	438 lb
2011	Aprilia	RSV4 Factory APRC SE	999 cc	34	6.9	180 hp	32.3 in	441 lb
2011	Aprilia	RS 125 Alitalia	124 cc	70	3.4	28 hp	31.1 in	306 lb
2011	Aprilia	Shiver 750 GT ABS	749 cc	43	5.5	95 hp	31.5 in	425 lb
2011	Benelli	TNT 899	898 cc	41	5.7	118 hp	31.1 in	430 lb
2011	Benelli	Tre K 1130	1130 cc	40	5.9	123 hp	32.3 in	485 lb
2011	Bimota	DB7	1099 cc	36	6.5	160 hp	32.3 in	372 lb
2011	Bimota	DB6 Delirio	992 cc	40	5.9	92 hp	32.3 in	375 lb
2011	BMW	F650GS	652 cc	64	3.7	50 hp	30.9 in	423 lb
2011	BMW	F800GS 30 Years GS	798 cc	62	3.8	85 hp	34.6 in	455 lb
2011	BMW	F800R	798 cc	62	3.8	87 hp	31.5 in	439 lb
2011	BMW	F800ST	798 cc	65	3.6	85 hp	31.5 in	418 lb
2011	BMW	K1300GT	1293 cc	47	5.0	160 hp	32.3 in	635 lb
2011	BMW	K1300S	1293 cc	50	4.7	175 hp	32.3 in	518 lb
2011	BMW	R1200GS Adventure	1170 cc	51	4.6	110 hp	35.0 in	564 lb
2011	BMW	R1200RT	1170 cc	57	4.1	110 hp	31.7 in	571 lb
2011	BMW	S1000RR	999 cc	41	5.7	193 hp	32.0 in	404 lb
2011	Can-Am	Spyder Roadster RS	998 cc	32	7.4	106 hp	—	699 lb
2011	Ducati	Monster 696	696 cc	45	5.2	80 hp	30.3 in	355 lb
2011	Ducati	Monster 796	803 cc	42	5.6	87 hp	31.5 in	368 lb
2011	Ducati	Hypermotard 1100 EVO	1078 cc	39	6.1	95 hp	34.2 in	395 lb
2011	Ducati	Multistrada 1200 S Touring	1198 cc	42	5.6	150 hp	33.5 in	423 lb
2011	Ducati	Streetfighter 1098	1099 cc	35	6.7	155 hp	32.3 in	373 lb
2011	Ducati	848 EVO	849 cc	37	6.4	140 hp	32.3 in	370 lb
2011	Harley-Davidson	Street Glide FLHX	1584 cc	45	5.3	67 hp	27.9 in	749 lb
2011	Harley-Davidson	Electra Glide Ultra Limited FLHTK	1584 cc	45	5.3	67 hp	27.3 in	809 lb
2011	Harley-Davidson	Road Glide Ultra FLTRU	1584 cc	45	5.3	67 hp	29.5 in	775 lb
2011	Harley-Davidson	Forty-Eight XL1200X	1202 cc	49	4.8	67 hp	26.8 in	545 lb
2011	Harley-Davidson	Night Rod Special VRSCDX	1247 cc	38	6.2	125 hp	26.7 in	637 lb
2011	Harley-Davidson	Tri Glide Ultra FLHTCUTG	1584 cc	41	5.8	67 hp	—	1088 lb
2011	Honda	CBR250R	249 cc	68	3.5	26 hp	30.5 in	357 lb
2011	Honda	CBR600RR	599 cc	41	5.7	118 hp	32.3 in	354 lb
2011	Honda	CBR1000RR	999 cc	37	6.4	170 hp	32.3 in	439 lb
2011	Honda	NT700V ABS (Deauville)	680 cc	49	4.8	65 hp	31.7 in	562 lb
2011	Honda	PCX 125	125 cc	110	2.1	11 hp	29.9 in	280 lb
2011	Honda	Shadow RS VT750RS	745 cc	56	4.2	45 hp	30.9 in	507 lb
2011	Husaberg	FE 450	449 cc	57	4.1	50 hp	38.0 in	247 lb
2011	Husqvarna	TE 510	501 cc	52	4.5	52 hp	37.0 in	249 lb
2011	Hyosung	GT250R	249 cc	113	2.1	28 hp	30.3 in	375 lb
2011	Hyosung	GT650R	647 cc	64	3.7	72 hp	31.5 in	441 lb
2011	Kawasaki	Concours 14 (1400GTR)	1352 cc	38	6.2	153 hp	31.1 in	679 lb
2011	Kawasaki	Ninja 250R	249 cc	78	3.0	29 hp	30.5 in	304 lb
2011	Kawasaki	Ninja 650R (ER-6f)	649 cc	49	4.8	64 hp	31.1 in	393 lb
2011	Kawasaki	Ninja ZX-10R ABS	998 cc	41	5.7	178 hp	32.3 in	438 lb
2011	Kawasaki	Ninja 1000	1043 cc	41	5.7	136 hp	32.1 in	478 lb
2011	Kawasaki	Z1000	1043 cc	41	5.7	136 hp	32.1 in	478 lb
2011	Kawasaki	Vulcan 1700 Vaquero	1700 cc	36	6.5	72 hp	28.7 in	835 lb
2011	Kawasaki	Vulcan 900 Classic LT	903 cc	45	5.2	50 hp	26.8 in	645 lb
2011	KTM	690 Enduro R	654 cc	54	4.4	62 hp	35.8 in	322 lb
2011	KTM	690 SMC	654 cc	52	4.5	63 hp	34.6 in	319 lb
2011	KTM	990 Adventure R	999 cc	40	5.9	115 hp	36.0 in	456 lb
2011	Kymco	People S 200	171 cc	75	3.1	16 hp	31.1 in	295 lb
2011	Kymco	Sento 50	49 cc	87	2.7	4 hp	30.1 in	198 lb
2011	Moto Guzzi	V7 Classic	744 cc	53	4.5	48 hp	31.7 in	401 lb
2011	Moto Guzzi	V7 Racer	744 cc	53	4.5	48 hp	31.7 in	401 lb
2011	MV Agusta	F4 1000R	998 cc	34	6.9	174 hp	32.7 in	423 lb
2011	MV Agusta	Brutale 990R	998 cc	36	6.5	139 hp	32.7 in	412 lb
2011	Norton	Commando 961 Sport	961 cc	42	5.6	80 hp	31.5 in	450 lb
2011	Norton	Commando 961 Café Racer	961 cc	42	5.6	80 hp	31.5 in	448 lb
2011	Piaggio	MP3 500 Sport	492 cc	56	4.2	40 hp	30.7 in	518 lb
2011	Piaggio	BV Tourer 300	278 cc	64	3.7	22 hp	31.1 in	364 lb
2011	Royal Enfield	Bullet C5 Classic EFI	499 cc	85	2.8	27 hp	31.5 in	384 lb
2011	Royal Enfield	Bullet G5 Deluxe EFI	499 cc	85	2.8	27 hp	31.5 in	384 lb
2011	Suzuki	Bandit 1250S	1255 cc	39	6.0	107 hp	31.7 in	560 lb
2011	Suzuki	Boulevard C50	805 cc	49	4.8	53 hp	27.6 in	542 lb
2011	Suzuki	Boulevard S40	652 cc	63	3.7	31 hp	27.6 in	381 lb
2011	Suzuki	Gladius (SFV650)	645 cc	58	4.1	71 hp	31.5 in	445 lb
2011	Suzuki	GSX-R600	599 cc	40	5.9	125 hp	32.3 in	359 lb
2011	Suzuki	Hayabusa GSX1300R	1340 cc	40	5.9	194 hp	31.7 in	485 lb
2011	Suzuki	TU250X	249 cc	79	3.0	16 hp	30.3 in	326 lb
2011	Suzuki	V-Strom 650 DL650	645 cc	51	4.6	66 hp	32.3 in	417 lb
2011	Triumph	Bonneville SE	865 cc	50	4.7	67 hp	30.5 in	451 lb
2011	Triumph	Bonneville T100	865 cc	50	4.7	67 hp	30.5 in	451 lb
2011	Triumph	Street Triple 675	675 cc	50	4.7	106 hp	31.7 in	362 lb
2011	Triumph	Tiger 1050	1050 cc	36	6.5	113 hp	32.9 in	436 lb
2011	Triumph	Thunderbird Storm	1699 cc	42	5.6	97 hp	27.6 in	746 lb
2011	Ural	Patrol T	749 cc	30	7.8	40 hp	31.5 in	705 lb
2011	Ural	Retro	749 cc	30	7.8	40 hp	31.5 in	700 lb
2011	Ural	sT Solo	749 cc	47	5.0	40 hp	31.5 in	440 lb
2011	Vespa	GTS 300 Super	278 cc	68	3.5	22 hp	31.1 in	326 lb
2011	Vespa	LX50 4V	49 cc	91	2.6	4 hp	30.1 in	198 lb
2011	Vespa	LX150 ie	151 cc	73	3.2	11 hp	30.1 in	240 lb
2011	Victory	Cross Country	1731 cc	42	5.6	92 hp	26.3 in	765 lb
2011	Victory	High-Ball	1731 cc	41	5.7	92 hp	25.0 in	652 lb
2011	Victory	Vegas 8-Ball	1634 cc	36	6.5	85 hp	25.0 in	640 lb
2011	Yamaha	CBW’s 125 (Zuma 125)	125 cc	89	2.7	10 hp	30.7 in	269 lb
2011	Yamaha	FJR1300A	1298 cc	39	6.0	145 hp	31.7 in	637 lb
2011	Yamaha	FZ8	779 cc	40	5.9	105 hp	32.1 in	467 lb
2011	Yamaha	YZF-R1	998 cc	33	7.1	182 hp	32.3 in	385 lb
2011	Yamaha	YZF-R6	599 cc	40	5.9	120 hp	33.5 in	357 lb
2011	Yamaha	V-Star 950 Tourer	942 cc	47	5.0	54 hp	26.6 in	613 lb
2011	Yamaha	V-Star 250	249 cc	94	2.5	21 hp	27.0 in	324 lb
2011	Yamaha	XT250	249 cc	73	3.2	19 hp	31.9 in	291 lb
2011	Yamaha	VMAX (VMX17)	1679 cc	27	8.7	197 hp	30.5 in	683 lb
2011	Zero	S	—	—	—	31 hp	31.0 in	273 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	110 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
2011	Zero	DS	—	—	—	31 hp	34.0 in	285 lb
2011	Zhongshen	ZS125	124 cc	95	2.5	11 hp	30.7 in	265 lb

 

 

2011 Best & Worst Fuel Economy Performers

Top 10 Best MPG (2011)
Honda PCX 125	110 MPG
Yamaha Vino 50	110 MPG
Hyosung GT250R	113 MPG
Hyosung GV250 Aquila	113 MPG
Honda CBR250R	68 MPG
Suzuki DR200SE	105 MPG
Yamaha V-Star 250	94 MPG
BMW F800ST	65 MPG
BMW F650GS	64 MPG
Vespa GTS 300 Super	68 MPG

 

Bottom 10 Worst MPG (2011)
Yamaha VMAX (VMX17)	27 MPG
Can-Am Spyder Roadster RS	32 MPG
Ducati Streetfighter 1098	35 MPG
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14	35 MPG
MV Agusta F4 1000R	34 MPG
Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE	34 MPG
KTM 990 Adventure R	40 MPG
Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special	38 MPG
Suzuki Burgman 650	38 MPG
BMW S1000RR	41 MPG

 

2011 Fuel Economy Myth‑Busters

• Myth: 250s are too slow to be practical.
  Busted: The CBR250R routinely returns 60–75 MPG while handling real commuting speeds.
• Myth: 3‑wheelers are gas guzzlers.
  Busted: MP3 300/500 sit mid‑50s to high‑60s MPG in urban duty cycles.
• Myth: Liter superbikes get sub‑30 MPG.
  Busted: S1000RR/ZX‑10R riders often see mid‑30s to low‑40s MPG off‑track.
• Myth: Taller ADV bikes are inefficient.
  Busted: F650GS/F800GS owners report mid‑50s MPG with smooth throttle and moderate loads.

 

 

2011 Fuel Economy Strategies

• Commute class: Choose 125–300cc scooters/standards; maintain tyre pressures, chain, and filters for 70–110+ MPG.
• Touring discipline: Smooth throttle, correct psi, and minimal luggage keep FJR/Concours near 40–45 MPG.
• ADV tuning: Gear for terrain, reduce aero drag on GS/KLR to sustain 50+ MPG on mixed loops.
• Performance pacing: Avoid prolonged high RPM; 600–1000cc bikes can hold low‑40s MPG cruising.

 

 

What Was New and Popular in 2011 Motorcycles

2011 was a year of both refinement and bold new launches across the motorcycle world.
Manufacturers leaned into technology, efficiency, and style to capture riders in a recovering global economy. Several trends stood out:

• Entry-level excitement: Honda’s all-new CBR250R became a global hit, offering fuel economy near 70 MPG with modern styling and ABS options. It quickly became one of the most popular beginner bikes worldwide.
• Superbike arms race: BMW’s S1000RR continued to dominate headlines with its 193 hp and advanced electronics, while Kawasaki’s redesigned ZX-10R ABS pushed traction control and power-to-weight boundaries.
• Adventure expansion: BMW’s F800GS 30 Years GS and Yamaha’s debut of the Super Ténéré XT1200Z highlighted the booming ADV segment, giving riders long-range comfort with off-road credibility.
• Retro resurgence: Triumph’s Bonneville line and Moto Guzzi’s V7 Racer tapped into classic styling with modern reliability, fueling the café racer and heritage bike trend.
• Cruiser creativity: Harley-Davidson’s Forty-Eight and Blackline brought stripped-down, custom-inspired looks straight from the factory, while Victory’s High-Ball and Cross Country showed Polaris’ muscle in the cruiser/tourer space.
• Scooter practicality: Honda’s PCX 125 and Vespa’s GTS 300 Super proved hugely popular in urban markets, combining efficiency (70–110 MPG) with style and ease of use.
• Middleweight growth: Yamaha’s FZ8 and Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000 filled the gap between supersports and literbikes, offering real-world usability with strong performance.

Overall, 2011 balanced efficiency and performance: small-displacement machines gained global traction, adventure bikes surged in popularity, and high-tech superbikes set new benchmarks.
It was a year where riders could choose between retro charm, cutting-edge electronics, or practical commuting — and find something fresh in every category.