Posted on September 18, 2025 by Michael Le Pard
Best Motorcycle MPG Over 500cc Models
A guide to motorcycle gas mileage (MPG and L/100km) and efficiency.
Total Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide is your guide to motorcycle and scooter fuel economy in MPG and L/100km.
Over 5500 bikes by year, manufacturer and model from 1934 to today.
BMW F800R @ 65.3 MPG – This is definitely the hottest naked bike generation since the BMW K1300R. After all, a refined 2-cylinder bike like this state-of-the-art roadster is simply sexy: light, stylish, fit. A state-of-the-art product with a totally cool design, the perfect combination of pure riding pleasure with a high degree of suitability for everyday use. A 798 cc 2-cylinder entirely wrapped in black: it doesn’t just look cool, it sounds cool too. And it has pulling power with 87 bhp.
Best Motorcycle MPG Over 500cc Models
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Year
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Manufacturer
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Model
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Engine Size (cc) /Cyl
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Average MPG
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Average L/100km
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Source
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Piaggio
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MP3 500 Sport
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85.0 MPG
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2.8 L/100km
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BMW
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F650CS
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79.0 MPG
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3.0 L/100km
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BMW
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F650GS
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651 / 1
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73.3 MPG
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3.2 L/100km
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BMW
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F650GS Dakar
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73.4 MPG
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3.2 L/100km
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Buell
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Blast!
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492/1
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70.0 MPG
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3.4 L/100km
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BMW
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F800S
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69.1 MPG
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3.4 L/100km
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Suzuki
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SV650
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69.0 MPG
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3.4 L/100km
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BMW
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F800ST
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69.1 MPG
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3.4 L/100km
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BMW
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G650X Country
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69.1 MPG
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3.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R1200RT
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69.1 MPG
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3.4 L/100km
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Honda
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VT500FT Ascot 500
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68.0 MPG
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3.5 L/100km
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Honda
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VT500C Shadow
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65.5 MPG
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3.6 L/100km
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Kawasaki
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ZR7S
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738/4
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65.0 MPG
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3.6 L/100km
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BMW
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F650CS
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65.0 MPG
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3.6 L/100km
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BMW
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R1200RT
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1170 / 2
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65.2 MPG
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3.6 L/100km
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BMW
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G650 Xchallenge
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65.3 MPG
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3.6 L/100km
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BMW
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X-Country
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65.0 MPG
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3.6 L/100km
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BMW
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F800R
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65.3 MPG
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3.6 L/100km
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Zundapp
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KKS500
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498/2
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63.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Kawasaki
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Ninja 500R (EX500)
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498/2
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64.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Yamaha
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V-Star 650 (all)
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63.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Hyosung
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GT650
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64.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Hyosung
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GT650R
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64.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Hyosung
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GT650S
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64.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Hyosung
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GV650 Aquila
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64.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Suzuki
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Boulevard S40
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63.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Suzuki
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DR-Z400S/SM
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63.5 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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BMW
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F650GS
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63.5 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Hyosung
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GT650
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64.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Hyosung
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GT650R
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64.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Hyosung
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GT650S
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64.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Hyosung
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GV650 Aquila
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64.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Suzuki
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Boulevard S40
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63.0 MPG
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3.7 L/100km
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Honda
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VT500E
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62.5 MPG
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3.8 L/100km
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Honda
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VT500E
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62.5 MPG
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3.8 L/100km
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Yamaha
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Virago 535 XV535
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61.5 MPG
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3.8 L/100km
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Honda
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VT500E
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62.5 MPG
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3.8 L/100km
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Kawasaki
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Vulcan 500 EN500
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61.5 MPG
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3.8 L/100km
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Suzuki
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SV650S
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62.5 MPG
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3.8 L/100km
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Suzuki
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V-Strom 650 DL650
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62.5 MPG
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3.8 L/100km
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Triumph
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Bonneville T100
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900/2
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62.0 MPG
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3.8 L/100km
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BMW
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F800GS
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61.8 MPG
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3.8 L/100km
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BMW
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F800R
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61.8 MPG
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3.8 L/100km
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Yamaha
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Vision 550
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61.0 MPG
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3.9 L/100km
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Honda
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VLX600 Shadow
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60.0 MPG
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3.9 L/100km
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Honda
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Shadow 750 ACE
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750/2
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60.0 MPG
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3.9 L/100km
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Suzuki
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GS500
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497/2
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60.0 MPG
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3.9 L/100km
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Suzuki
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GS500E
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60.0 MPG
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3.9 L/100km
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Ducati
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620 Monster
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620/2
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60.0 MPG
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3.9 L/100km
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Check out more Total Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide years
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2018
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2019
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1931
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1933
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