2016 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

Sep 21, 2016 Michael Le Pard MPG Guide, News

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

2016 Motorcycle and Scooter Models

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

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2016 Motorcycle and Scooter Model Data

Year Make Model Engine MPG (US) L/100km Power Seat height Wet weight
2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF 999 cc 36 6.5 201 hp 33.0 in 442 lb
2016 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR 1077 cc 37 6.4 175 hp 32.5 in 452 lb
2016 BMW R1200GS Adventure 1170 cc 55 4.3 125 hp 35.0 in 573 lb
2016 BMW R1200GS 1170 cc 57 4.1 125 hp 33.5 in 525 lb
2016 BMW R1200R 1170 cc 57 4.1 125 hp 31.1 in 508 lb
2016 BMW R1200RT 1170 cc 60 3.9 125 hp 32.3 in 604 lb
2016 BMW R nineT 1170 cc 52 4.5 110 hp 30.9 in 489 lb
2016 BMW S1000R 999 cc 44 5.3 160 hp 32.3 in 456 lb
2016 BMW S1000RR 999 cc 41 5.7 199 hp 32.0 in 449 lb
2016 BMW S1000XR 999 cc 44 5.3 160 hp 33.1 in 502 lb
2016 BMW F700GS 798 cc 57 4.1 75 hp 32.3 in 461 lb
2016 BMW F800GS 798 cc 55 4.3 85 hp 34.6 in 472 lb
2016 BMW F800R 798 cc 55 4.3 90 hp 31.5 in 470 lb
2016 Can-Am Spyder F3 1330 cc 35 6.7 115 hp 26.6 in 850 lb
2016 Can-Am Spyder RT 1330 cc 35 6.7 115 hp 30.4 in 960 lb
2016 Can-Am Spyder ST 998 cc 37 6.4 100 hp 29.7 in 929 lb
2016 Cleveland CycleWerks Ace Cafe 229.5 cc 80 2.9 15 hp 29.5 in 300 lb
2016 Cleveland CycleWerks Ace Scrambler 229.5 cc 80 2.9 15 hp 29.5 in 300 lb
2016 Cleveland CycleWerks Ace Standard 229.5 cc 80 2.9 15 hp 29.5 in 295 lb
2016 Cleveland CycleWerks Heist SE 229.5 cc 80 2.9 14 hp 25.5 in 300 lb
2016 Cleveland CycleWerks Heist / Iron One 229.5 cc 80 2.9 14 hp 25.5 in 300 lb
2016 Cleveland CycleWerks Misfit Gen II 225 cc 80 2.9 16 hp 30.0 in 315 lb
2016 Ducati Scrambler Icon 803 cc 50 4.7 75 hp 31.1 in 410 lb
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 1198 cc 41 5.7 160 hp 33.1 in 518 lb
2016 Ducati XDiavel S 1262 cc 41 5.7 156 hp 29.7 in 488 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Road King 1690 cc 42 5.6 82 hp 26.7 in 812 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 1690 cc 42 5.6 82 hp 27.3 in 881 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low 1690 cc 42 5.6 82 hp 25.8 in 889 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited 1690 cc 42 5.6 85 hp 27.3 in 895 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Low 1690 cc 42 5.6 85 hp 25.8 in 899 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Street Glide 1690 cc 42 5.6 82 hp 26.1 in 796 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special 1690 cc 42 5.6 82 hp 27.0 in 796 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide 1801 cc 41 5.7 92 hp 26.1 in 855 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Trike Freewheeler 1690 cc 39 6.0 82 hp 26.7 in 1082 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Trike Tri-Glide Ultra 1690 cc 38 6.2 82 hp 28.9 in 1200 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 1690 cc 42 5.6 77 hp 25.5 in 708 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 1690 cc 42 5.6 77 hp 25.5 in 730 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 1690 cc 42 5.6 77 hp 25.6 in 704 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo 1690 cc 42 5.6 77 hp 24.7 in 700 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe 1690 cc 42 5.6 77 hp 25.9 in 693 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson CVO Limited 1801 cc 41 5.7 92 hp 29.1 in 912 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Ultra 1801 cc 41 5.7 92 hp 28.0 in 916 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob 1690 cc 43 5.5 78 hp 26.8 in 672 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob 1690 cc 42 5.6 78 hp 26.6 in 705 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider 1690 cc 43 5.5 78 hp 26.8 in 666 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback 1690 cc 42 5.6 78 hp 27.8 in 701 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide 1690 cc 42 5.6 78 hp 26.8 in 650 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 1690 cc 42 5.6 77 hp 26.0 in 679 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special 1690 cc 42 5.6 82 hp 27.4 in 817 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 1690 cc 42 5.6 85 hp 28.9 in 897 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide 1690 cc 42 5.6 82 hp 27.4 in 846 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Street 500 494 cc 41 5.8 35 hp 25.7 in 514 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Street 750 749 cc 41 5.8 53 hp 25.7 in 514 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special 1247 cc 37 6.4 125 hp 26.7 in 674 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle 1247 cc 37 6.4 125 hp 25.6 in 673 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom 1202 cc 48 4.9 67 hp 26.2 in 582 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson SuperLow 1200T 1202 cc 48 4.9 67 hp 26.7 in 573 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two 1202 cc 48 4.9 67 hp 28.0 in 565 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight 1202 cc 48 4.9 67 hp 26.2 in 545 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson SuperLow 883 cc 51 4.6 49 hp 25.5 in 536 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 883 cc 51 4.6 49 hp 25.7 in 545 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy S 1801 cc 43 5.5 92 hp 26.0 in 710 lb
2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S 1801 cc 43 5.5 92 hp 25.6 in 709 lb
2016 Honda CB1000R 998 cc 37 6.4 125 hp 32.1 in 485 lb
2016 Honda CBR1000RR 999 cc 41 5.7 175 hp 32.3 in 441 lb
2016 Honda CBR1000RR SP Repsol 999 cc 41 5.7 177 hp 32.3 in 441 lb
2016 Honda CBR600RR 599 cc 56 4.2 113 hp 32.3 in 410 lb
2016 Honda CB650F ABS 649 cc 50 4.7 86 hp 31.9 in 454 lb
2016 Honda CB500F 471 cc 80 2.9 47 hp 30.9 in 420 lb
2016 Honda CB500F ABS 471 cc 80 2.9 47 hp 30.9 in 420 lb
2016 Honda CB500X 471 cc 80 2.9 47 hp 32.8 in 430 lb
2016 Honda CB500X ABS 471 cc 80 2.9 47 hp 32.8 in 430 lb
2016 Honda CBR500R 471 cc 80 2.9 47 hp 30.9 in 423 lb
2016 Honda CBR500R ABS 471 cc 80 2.9 47 hp 30.9 in 423 lb
2016 Honda CB300F ABS 286 cc 78 3.0 31 hp 30.7 in 348 lb
2016 Honda CBR300R 286 cc 71 3.3 31 hp 30.7 in 357 lb
2016 Honda CBR300R ABS 286 cc 71 3.3 31 hp 30.7 in 357 lb
2016 Honda CRF250L 250 cc 73 3.2 23 hp 34.4 in 320 lb
2016 Honda CTX700 670 cc 64 3.7 48 hp 28.3 in 500 lb
2016 Honda CTX700D DCT 670 cc 61 3.9 48 hp 28.3 in 505 lb
2016 Honda Forza 279 cc 87 2.7 24 hp 28.2 in 422 lb
2016 Honda Forza ABS 279 cc 87 2.7 24 hp 28.2 in 422 lb
2016 Honda Fury 1312 cc 45 5.2 57 hp 26.9 in 663 lb
2016 Honda Gold Wing F6B 1832 cc 34 6.9 118 hp 28.5 in 842 lb
2016 Honda Gold Wing F6B Deluxe 1832 cc 34 6.9 118 hp 28.5 in 849 lb
2016 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 Audio Comfort 1832 cc 35 6.7 118 hp 29.1 in 904 lb
2016 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 Audio Comfort Navi XM 1832 cc 35 6.7 118 hp 29.1 in 910 lb
2016 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 Audio Comfort Navi XM ABS 1832 cc 35 6.7 118 hp 29.1 in 912 lb
2016 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 Airbag 1832 cc 43 5.5 118 hp 29.1 in 933 lb
2016 Honda Metropolitan 49 cc 117 2.0 4 hp 28.3 in 179 lb
2016 Honda NC700X 670 cc 64 3.7 51 hp 32.7 in 474 lb
2016 Honda NC700X ABS 670 cc 81 2.9 51 hp 32.7 in 474 lb
2016 Honda NC700X DCT ABS 670 cc 81 2.9 51 hp 32.7 in 479 lb
2016 Honda NM4 ABS 670 cc 61 3.9 61 hp 25.6 in 562 lb
2016 Honda PCX150 153 cc 100 2.4 13 hp 29.9 in 286 lb
2016 Honda Rebel 250 234 cc 84 2.8 16 hp 26.6 in 331 lb
2016 Honda Ruckus 49 cc 114 2.1 4.3 hp 28.9 in 194 lb
2016 Honda Shadow Aero 745 cc 56 4.2 44 hp 25.9 in 560 lb
2016 Honda Shadow Aero ABS 745 cc 56 4.2 44 hp 25.9 in 560 lb
2016 Honda Shadow Phantom 745 cc 56 4.2 44 hp 25.8 in 549 lb
2016 Honda Stateline 1312 cc 46 5.1 57 hp 26.7 in 679 lb
2016 Honda Stateline ABS 1312 cc 46 5.1 57 hp 26.7 in 679 lb
2016 Honda XR650L 644 cc 52 4.5 40 hp 37.0 in 346 lb
2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 998 cc 45 5.2 94 hp 33.5 in 511 lb
2016 Indian Scout 60 999 cc 44 5.3 78 hp 25.3 in 542 lb
2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse 1811 cc 39 6.0 100 hp 26.0 in 751 lb
2016 Indian Chieftain 1811 cc 39 6.0 100 hp 26.0 in 848 lb
2016 Indian Roadmaster 1811 cc 37 6.4 100 hp 26.5 in 930 lb
2016 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS 296 cc 66 3.6 39 hp 30.9 in 383 lb
2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS 649 cc 58 4.0 68 hp 33.1 in 476 lb
2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S 649 cc 53 4.4 61 hp 27.8 in 492 lb
2016 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS 1352 cc 42 5.6 155 hp 32.1 in 690 lb
2016 KTM Duke 390 373 cc 60 3.9 44 hp 31.5 in 328 lb
2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R 1301 cc 40 5.9 177 hp 32.9 in 430 lb
2016 KYMCO People GT 300i 298 cc 70 3.4 28 hp 31.9 in 364 lb
2016 KYMCO Agility 125 125 cc 95 2.5 9 hp 30.7 in 233 lb
2016 Moto Guzzi V7 II Stone 744 cc 55 4.3 48 hp 31.1 in 417 lb
2016 Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 744 cc 55 4.3 48 hp 31.1 in 417 lb
2016 Moto Guzzi V7 II Racer 744 cc 55 4.3 48 hp 31.1 in 417 lb
2016 Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer 853 cc 50 4.7 55 hp 30.9 in 439 lb
2016 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 853 cc 50 4.7 55 hp 30.3 in 463 lb
2016 Piaggio BV350 ABS 330 cc 68 3.5 33 hp 31.1 in 390 lb
2016 Piaggio Fly 150 3V 155 cc 104 2.3 12 hp 30.7 in 243 lb
2016 Piaggio Fly 50 4V 50 cc 104 2.3 4 hp 29.9 in 214 lb
2016 Piaggio MP3 500 Sport ABS 493 cc 55 4.3 40 hp 30.9 in 540 lb
2016 Piaggio Typhoon 125 124 cc 90 2.6 9 hp 30.1 in 225 lb
2016 Piaggio Typhoon 50 49 cc 144 1.6 4 hp 30.1 in 210 lb
2016 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 B5 499 cc 85 2.8 27 hp 31.5 in 412 lb
2016 Royal Enfield Bullet C5 Chrome 499 cc 85 2.8 27 hp 31.5 in 412 lb
2016 Royal Enfield Bullet C5 Classic 499 cc 85 2.8 27 hp 31.5 in 412 lb
2016 Royal Enfield Bullet C5 Military 499 cc 85 2.8 27 hp 31.5 in 412 lb
2016 Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Deluxe 499 cc 80 3.0 27 hp 31.5 in 412 lb
2016 Royal Enfield Continental GT Café Racer 535 cc 85 2.8 29 hp 31.5 in 412 lb
2016 Suzuki GSX-R1000 999 cc 55 4.3 182 hp 31.9 in 448 lb
2016 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Commemorative Edition 999 cc 55 4.3 182 hp 31.9 in 448 lb
2016 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept 999 cc 55 4.3 182 hp 31.9 in 448 lb
2016 Suzuki GSX-R600 599 cc 55 4.3 104 hp 31.9 in 412 lb
2016 Suzuki GSX-R750 750 cc 54 4.4 148 hp 31.9 in 419 lb
2016 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS 1037 cc 59 4.0 99 hp 33.5 in 502 lb
2016 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure 1037 cc 59 4.0 99 hp 33.5 in 511 lb
2016 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS 645 cc 71 3.3 68 hp 32.9 in 472 lb
2016 Suzuki V-Strom 650X ABS 645 cc 71 3.3 68 hp 32.9 in 472 lb
2016 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ABS 645 cc 71 3.3 68 hp 32.9 in 472 lb
2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000 ABS 999 cc 42 5.6 145 hp 31.9 in 470 lb
2016 Suzuki DR200S 199 cc 88 2.7 20 hp 32.0 in 278 lb
2016 Triumph America 865 cc 71 3.3 61 hp 27.1 in 551 lb
2016 Triumph America LT 865 cc 71 3.3 61 hp 27.1 in 551 lb
2016 Triumph Daytona 675 ABS 675 cc 68 3.5 123 hp 32.7 in 407 lb
2016 Triumph Daytona 675R ABS 675 cc 68 3.5 126 hp 32.7 in 407 lb
2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 cc 68 3.5 135 hp 33.0 in 570 lb
2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 1215 cc 68 3.5 135 hp 33.0 in 573 lb
2016 Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2294 cc 54 4.4 146 hp 29.5 in 807 lb
2016 Triumph Rocket III Touring 2294 cc 43 5.5 106 hp 28.9 in 807 lb
2016 Triumph Speed Triple 94 1050 cc 60 3.9 133 hp 32.1 in 423 lb
2016 Triumph Speed 94 1050 cc 60 3.9 133 hp 32.1 in 423 lb
2016 Triumph Speedmaster 865 cc 71 3.3 61 hp 27.1 in 551 lb
2016 Triumph Street Triple ABS 675 cc 69 3.4 106 hp 31.9 in 370 lb
2016 Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675 cc 69 3.4 106 hp 31.9 in 370 lb
2016 Triumph Thunderbird Commander 1699 cc 67 3.5 93 hp 27.6 in 746 lb
2016 Triumph Thunderbird LT 1699 cc 67 3.5 93 hp 27.6 in 746 lb
2016 Triumph Thunderbird Nightstorm 1699 cc 67 3.5 93 hp 27.6 in 746 lb
2016 Triumph Thunderbird Storm 1699 cc 67 3.5 93 hp 27.6 in 746 lb
2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XR 800 cc 77 3.1 94 hp 31.9 in 474 lb
2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 800 cc 77 3.1 94 hp 31.9 in 474 lb
2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XC 800 cc 77 3.1 94 hp 33.0 in 478 lb
2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx 800 cc 77 3.1 94 hp 33.0 in 478 lb
2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 800 cc 77 3.1 94 hp 33.0 in 478 lb
2016 Triumph Trophy SE 1215 cc 69 3.4 132 hp 31.5 in 662 lb
2016 Triumph Street Twin 900 cc 61 3.9 54 hp 29.5 in 437 lb
2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 1200 cc 54 4.4 79 hp 31.1 in 494 lb
2016 Triumph Bonneville New Church 865 cc 57 4.1 67 hp 29.1 in 495 lb
2016 Triumph Bonneville T214 865 cc 68 3.5 67 hp 29.1 in 495 lb
2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200 1200 cc 50 4.7 96 hp 31.9 in 449 lb
2016 Triumph Thruxton Ace 865 cc 60 3.9 68 hp 31.1 in 506 lb
2016 Ural cT 749 cc 34 6.9 41 hp 31.5 in 730 lb
2016 Ural Gear Up 749 cc 34 6.9 41 hp 31.5 in 730 lb
2016 Ural Patrol 749 cc 34 6.9 41 hp 31.5 in 730 lb
2016 Ural M70 749 cc 34 6.9 41 hp 31.5 in 730 lb
2016 Ural Dark Force 749 cc 34 6.9 41 hp 31.5 in 730 lb
2016 Ural Gear Up Sportsman Package 749 cc 34 6.9 41 hp 31.5 in 730 lb
2016 Vespa 946 Emporio Armani 155 cc 117 2.0 11 hp 30.7 in 290 lb
2016 Vespa GTS 300 ABS 278 cc 68 3.5 22 hp 31.1 in 350 lb
2016 Vespa GTS 300 Super ABS 278 cc 68 3.5 22 hp 31.1 in 350 lb
2016 Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport ABS 278 cc 68 3.5 22 hp 31.1 in 350 lb
2016 Vespa GTV 300 IE ABS 278 cc 68 3.5 22 hp 31.1 in 350 lb
2016 Vespa LXV 150 IE 150 cc 73 3.2 11 hp 30.7 in 250 lb
2016 Vespa Primavera 150 Touring 155 cc 117 2.0 12 hp 30.7 in 258 lb
2016 Vespa Primavera 150 155 cc 95 2.5 12 hp 30.7 in 258 lb
2016 Vespa Primavera 50 50 cc 87 2.7 4 hp 30.7 in 220 lb
2016 Vespa Sprint 150 ABS 155 cc 117 2.0 12 hp 30.7 in 258 lb
2016 Vespa Sprint 50 50 cc 88 2.7 4 hp 30.7 in 220 lb
2016 Vespa Sprint S 150 ABS 155 cc 117 2.0 12 hp 30.7 in 258 lb
2016 Vespa Settantesimo 70th Anniversary 155 cc 104 2.3 12 hp 30.7 in 258 lb
2016 Yamaha V-Star 250 249 cc 93 2.5 21 hp 27.0 in 326 lb
2016 Yamaha Vino Classic 49 cc 127 1.9 4 hp 28.9 in 179 lb
2016 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 942 cc 61 3.9 52 hp 27.2 in 540 lb
2016 Yamaha Bolt C-Spec 942 cc 61 3.9 52 hp 30.1 in 542 lb
2016 Yamaha Bolt 942 cc 61 3.9 52 hp 27.2 in 540 lb
2016 Yamaha BWS 125 125 cc 107 2.2 8 hp 30.7 in 273 lb
2016 Yamaha BWS 50 49 cc 158 1.5 4 hp 30.7 in 207 lb
2016 Yamaha FJ-09 847 cc 53 4.4 115 hp 33.3 in 462 lb
2016 Yamaha FZ-09 847 cc 53 4.4 115 hp 32.1 in 414 lb
2016 Yamaha FZ-07 689 cc 69 3.4 74 hp 31.7 in 397 lb
2016 Yamaha FZ6R 600 cc 51 4.6 77 hp 30.9 in 470 lb
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES 1298 cc 36 6.5 146 hp 31.7 in 637 lb
2016 Yamaha Raider S 1854 cc 50 4.7 91 hp 27.4 in 730 lb
2016 Yamaha Raider 1854 cc 50 4.7 91 hp 27.4 in 730 lb
2016 Yamaha Stryker Bullet Cowl 1304 cc 41 5.7 67 hp 26.4 in 646 lb
2016 Yamaha Stryker 1304 cc 49 4.8 67 hp 26.4 in 646 lb
2016 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe 1304 cc 42 5.6 72 hp 27.2 in 712 lb
2016 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer 1304 cc 50 4.7 72 hp 27.2 in 712 lb
2016 Yamaha V-Star 1300 1304 cc 50 4.7 72 hp 27.2 in 712 lb
2016 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom 649 cc 59 4.0 40 hp 27.4 in 514 lb
2016 Yamaha V-Star 950 942 cc 56 4.2 52 hp 26.6 in 613 lb
2016 Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer 942 cc 56 4.2 52 hp 26.6 in 613 lb
2016 Yamaha VMAX 1679 cc 32 7.4 174 hp 30.5 in 683 lb
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1 998 cc 41 5.7 200 hp 33.7 in 439 lb
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1M 998 cc 41 5.7 200 hp 33.7 in 439 lb
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S 998 cc 41 5.7 200 hp 33.7 in 439 lb
2016 Yamaha YZF-R6 599 cc 48 4.9 122 hp 33.5 in 419 lb
2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 56 4.2 41 hp 30.7 in 368 lb
2016 Yamaha SR400 399 cc 66 3.6 27 hp 30.9 in 384 lb
2016 Yamaha TW200 196 cc 93 2.5 16 hp 31.1 in 278 lb
2016 Yamaha WR250R 250 cc 85 2.8 30 hp 36.6 in 295 lb
2016 Yamaha XT250 249 cc 91 2.6 19 hp 31.9 in 291 lb
2016 Yamaha Super Ténéré 1199 cc 51 4.6 110 hp 33.3 in 575 lb
2016 Yamaha Super Ténéré ES 1199 cc 51 4.6 110 hp 33.3 in 584 lb
2016 Yamaha TMAX 530 cc 53 4.4 46 hp 31.1 in 485 lb
2016 Yamaha SMAX 155 cc 97 2.4 14 hp 31.3 in 328 lb
2016 Yamaha Vino 50 49 cc 152 1.6 4 hp 28.9 in 179 lb
2016 Yamaha Zuma 50F 49 cc 132 1.8 4 hp 30.3 in 205 lb
2016 Yamaha Zuma 50FX 49 cc 132 1.8 4 hp 30.3 in 205 lb
2016 Yamaha Zuma X 49 cc 158 1.5 4 hp 30.3 in 207 lb
2016 Zero DS ZF9.8 Electric 323 MPGe 0.7 54 hp 34.3 in 387 lb
2016 Zero DS ZF13.0 Electric 323 MPGe 0.7 54 hp 34.3 in 414 lb
2016 Zero DS ZF13.0 + Power Tank Electric 323 MPGe 0.7 54 hp 34.3 in 452 lb
2016 Zero FX ZF3.3 Electric 345 MPGe 0.6 44 hp 34.7 in 289 lb
2016 Zero FX ZF6.5 Electric 345 MPGe 0.6 44 hp 34.7 in 289 lb
2016 Zero S ZF9.8 Electric 358 MPGe 0.6 54 hp 31.8 in 408 lb
2016 Zero S ZF13.0 Electric 358 MPGe 0.6 54 hp 31.8 in 414 lb
2016 Zero S ZF13.0 + Power Tank Electric 358 MPGe 0.6 54 hp 31.8 in 452 lb
2016 Zero SR ZF13.0 Electric 358 MPGe 0.6 67 hp 31.8 in 452 lb
2016 Zero SR ZF13.0 + Power Tank Electric 358 MPGe 0.6 67 hp 31.8 in 478 lb
2016 Zero DSR ZF13.0 Electric 358 MPGe 0.6 67 hp 34.3 in 452 lb
2016 Zero DSR ZF13.0 + Power Tank Electric 358 MPGe 0.6 67 hp 34.3 in 478 lb
2016 Zero FXS ZF3.3 Electric 373 MPGe 0.6 44 hp 32.9 in 293 lb
2016 Zero FXS ZF6.5 Electric 373 MPGe 0.6 44 hp 32.9 in 293 lb

2016 Best & Worst Fuel Economy Performers

Category Model MPG (US) L/100km
Best Overall (Gas) Yamaha BWS 50 158 1.5
Best Small Motorcycle Honda Metropolitan 117 2.0
Best Scooter Vespa 946 Emporio Armani 117 2.0
Efficient Mid‑Displacement Honda CB500X 80 2.9
Efficient Adventure Triumph Tiger 800 XR/XC 77 3.1
Worst Heavy Cruiser Yamaha VMAX 32 7.4
Worst Sportbike Aprilia RSV4 RF 36 6.5

2016 Motorcycle MPG Myth‑Busters

  • Myth: All big twins are gas guzzlers.
    Busted: Harley‑Davidson touring models and Honda CTX700 regularly return 40–60 MPG.
  • Myth: Adventure bikes are inefficient.
    Busted: Triumph Tiger 800 and BMW F700/800GS average 55–77 MPG.
  • Myth: Scooters can’t handle distance.
    Busted: Piaggio BV350 and Yamaha TMAX balance highway stability with 50–70 MPG.
  • Myth: Performance kills economy.
    Busted: Yamaha FZ‑07 and Triumph Street Triple mix fun with 60–70 MPG.

 

2016 Fuel‑Saving Strategies

  • 🛠️ Maintenance: Tire pressure, chain care, and clean filters are the top MPG multipliers.
  • 🧠 Ride smooth: Early upshifts, steady throttle, and anticipating traffic save fuel.
  • 📦 Pack right: Keep luggage narrow and low; reduce wind drag for highway trips.
  • 🗺️ Route planning: Avoid stop‑and‑go corridors; pick steady‑speed roads when possible.
  • 🏍️ Model choice: 300–700 cc commuters and mid‑ADV bikes offer standout efficiency.

 

2016 Motorcycle MPG Guide Summary

Explore the most fuel‑efficient motorcycles and scooters of 2016 across USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and Japan. From small commuters like the Yamaha TW200 and Honda Rebel 250 to adventure favorites like the Triumph Tiger 800 and Honda Africa Twin, our 2016 MPG guide compares gas mileage, L/100km, power, weight, and seat height. Use it to cut costs, plan routes, and pick the right bike for your riding.

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