2018 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

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2018 Motorcycle and Scooter Models

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

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2018 Motorcycle and Scooter Model Data

Year Make Model Engine MPG (US) L/100km HP Seat height Weight
2018 Aprilia RSV4 RR 999 cc 37.0 6.4 201 33.0 in 406 lb
2018 Aprilia RSV4 RF 999 cc 37.0 6.4 201 33.0 in 403 lb
2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR 1077 cc 39.0 6.0 175 32.7 in 415 lb
2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 1077 cc 39.0 6.0 175 32.7 in 412 lb
2018 Aprilia Shiver 900 896 cc 49.0 4.8 95 31.9 in 482 lb
2018 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 896 cc 46.0 5.1 95 34.3 in 476 lb
2018 Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally 1197 cc 40.0 5.9 125 33.1 in 502 lb
2018 Aprilia RS 125 124 cc 95.0 2.5 15 31.5 in 307 lb
2018 Aprilia SR 50 49 cc 115.0 2.0 4 31.1 in 198 lb
2018 BMW G 310 R 313 cc 70.0 3.4 34 30.9 in 349 lb
2018 BMW G 310 GS 313 cc 67.0 3.5 34 32.9 in 374 lb
2018 BMW F 750 GS 853 cc 57.0 4.1 77 32.1 in 493 lb
2018 BMW F 850 GS 853 cc 55.0 4.3 90 33.9 in 504 lb
2018 BMW F 800 GS Adventure 798 cc 55.0 4.3 85 35.0 in 505 lb
2018 BMW R 1200 GS 1170 cc 45.0 5.2 125 33.5 in 525 lb
2018 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 1170 cc 43.0 5.5 125 35.0 in 549 lb
2018 BMW R 1200 RT 1170 cc 47.0 5.0 125 32.3 in 604 lb
2018 BMW R nineT 1170 cc 46.0 5.1 110 31.7 in 489 lb
2018 BMW R nineT Pure 1170 cc 47.0 5.0 110 31.7 in 482 lb
2018 BMW R nineT Racer 1170 cc 46.0 5.1 110 32.3 in 485 lb
2018 BMW R nineT Scrambler 1170 cc 45.0 5.2 110 32.3 in 485 lb
2018 BMW S 1000 R 999 cc 41.0 5.7 165 32.3 in 452 lb
2018 BMW S 1000 RR 999 cc 38.0 6.2 199 32.1 in 449 lb
2018 BMW S 1000 XR 999 cc 42.0 5.6 160 33.1 in 502 lb
2018 BMW K 1600 GT 1649 cc 39.0 6.0 160 32.1 in 736 lb
2018 BMW K 1600 GTL 1649 cc 38.0 6.2 160 29.5 in 768 lb
2018 BMW K 1600 B 1649 cc 39.0 6.0 160 30.7 in 741 lb
2018 BMW C 650 GT 647 cc 58.0 4.1 60 30.7 in 575 lb
2018 BMW C 650 Sport 647 cc 59.0 4.0 60 31.5 in 503 lb
2018 Can‑Am Spyder F3 1330 cc 35.0 6.7 115 26.6 in 899 lb
2018 Can‑Am Spyder F3‑T 1330 cc 34.0 6.9 115 26.6 in 948 lb
2018 Can‑Am Spyder RT 1330 cc 34.0 6.9 115 30.4 in 987 lb
2018 Ducati Monster 797 803 cc 50.0 4.7 73 31.7 in 411 lb
2018 Ducati Monster 821 821 cc 48.0 4.9 109 31.9 in 418 lb
2018 Ducati Monster 1200 1198 cc 39.0 6.0 147 31.3 in 463 lb
2018 Ducati Monster 1200 S 1198 cc 39.0 6.0 150 31.3 in 463 lb
2018 Ducati Scrambler Icon 803 cc 52.0 4.5 73 31.4 in 417 lb
2018 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 803 cc 50.0 4.7 73 33.9 in 456 lb
2018 Ducati Scrambler Café Racer 803 cc 51.0 4.6 73 31.7 in 430 lb
2018 Ducati Hypermotard 939 937 cc 44.0 5.3 113 34.2 in 436 lb
2018 Ducati SuperSport 937 cc 47.0 5.0 113 31.9 in 463 lb
2018 Ducati Multistrada 950 937 cc 47.0 5.0 113 33.1 in 500 lb
2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 1262 cc 42.0 5.6 158 33.3 in 518 lb
2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S 1262 cc 42.0 5.6 160 33.3 in 518 lb
2018 Ducati Panigale 959 955 cc 40.0 5.9 157 32.3 in 430 lb
2018 Ducati Panigale V4 1103 cc 37.0 6.4 214 33.1 in 430 lb
2018 Ducati Diavel 1198 cc 39.0 6.0 162 30.3 in 516 lb
2018 Ducati XDiavel 1262 cc 40.0 5.9 156 29.7 in 545 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Street 500 494 cc 55.0 4.3 34 25.7 in 489 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Street 750 749 cc 49.0 4.8 53 28.0 in 494 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Iron 883 883 cc 51.0 4.6 49 25.7 in 564 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Forty‑Eight 1202 cc 48.0 4.9 60 26.2 in 556 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Roadster 1202 cc 47.0 5.0 66 30.9 in 571 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Street Bob 1746 cc 43.0 5.5 86 26.8 in 653 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Low Rider 1746 cc 43.0 5.5 86 26.8 in 679 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Softail Slim 1746 cc 43.0 5.5 86 26.0 in 671 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Deluxe 1746 cc 42.0 5.6 86 26.8 in 655 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Heritage Classic 1746 cc 42.0 5.6 86 26.8 in 728 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Fat Bob 107 1746 cc 41.0 5.7 93 27.7 in 674 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Fat Bob 114 1868 cc 39.0 6.0 100 27.7 in 676 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Fat Boy 107 1746 cc 41.0 5.7 93 26.6 in 699 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Fat Boy 114 1868 cc 39.0 6.0 100 26.6 in 705 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Breakout 114 1868 cc 40.0 5.9 94 26.0 in 679 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Road King 1746 cc 43.0 5.5 89 26.3 in 814 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Street Glide 1746 cc 43.0 5.5 89 27.4 in 796 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Road Glide 1746 cc 43.0 5.5 89 27.4 in 820 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Road Glide Special 1868 cc 42.0 5.6 93 27.4 in 827 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson Ultra Limited 1868 cc 41.0 5.7 93 28.1 in 871 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson CVO Street Glide 1923 cc 40.0 5.9 105 27.4 in 833 lb
2018 Harley‑Davidson CVO Limited 1923 cc 39.0 6.0 105 29.1 in 936 lb
2018 Honda CBR300R 286 cc 78.0 3.0 30 30.7 in 357 lb
2018 Honda CBR500R 471 cc 71.0 3.3 47 30.9 in 423 lb
2018 Honda CBR650F 649 cc 52.0 4.5 86 31.9 in 454 lb
2018 Honda CB1000R 998 cc 44.0 5.3 143 32.7 in 470 lb
2018 Honda CB500F 471 cc 71.0 3.3 47 30.7 in 416 lb
2018 Honda CB500X 471 cc 71.0 3.3 47 31.9 in 430 lb
2018 Honda NC750X 745 cc 67.0 3.5 54 32.7 in 472 lb
2018 Honda Rebel 300 286 cc 78.0 3.0 27 27.2 in 364 lb
2018 Honda Rebel 500 471 cc 70.0 3.4 47 27.2 in 408 lb
2018 Honda CRF250L 249 cc 73.0 3.2 24 34.4 in 320 lb
2018 Honda CRF250L Rally 249 cc 72.0 3.3 24 35.2 in 346 lb
2018 Honda CRF450L 449 cc 56.0 4.2 41 37.0 in 289 lb
2018 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 998 cc 47.0 5.0 94 33.5 in 511 lb
2018 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports 998 cc 46.0 5.1 94 35.4 in 533 lb
2018 Honda Gold Wing 1833 cc 42.0 5.6 125 28.3 in 800 lb
2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour 1833 cc 41.0 5.7 125 29.1 in 833 lb
2018 Honda PCX150 149 cc 96.0 2.5 13 30.1 in 289 lb
2018 Honda Metropolitan 49 cc 117.0 2.0 4 28.3 in 179 lb
2018 Honda Ruckus 49 cc 114.0 2.1 4 28.9 in 194 lb
2018 Honda X‑ADV 750 (EU) 745 cc 67.0 3.5 54 32.8 in 524 lb
2018 Husqvarna 701 Enduro 692 cc 58.0 4.1 74 36.4 in 322 lb
2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 692 cc 57.0 4.1 74 35.0 in 319 lb
2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 373 cc 70.0 3.4 44 31.7 in 326 lb
2018 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 373 cc 69.0 3.4 44 31.7 in 328 lb
2018 Indian Scout Sixty 999 cc 50.0 4.7 78 25.6 in 542 lb
2018 Indian Scout 1133 cc 44.0 5.3 100 25.6 in 558 lb
2018 Indian Scout Bobber 1133 cc 43.0 5.5 100 25.6 in 554 lb
2018 Indian Chief Classic 1811 cc 42.0 5.6 100 26.0 in 778 lb
2018 Indian Chief Vintage 1811 cc 42.0 5.6 100 26.0 in 801 lb
2018 Indian Chieftain 1811 cc 41.0 5.7 100 26.0 in 848 lb
2018 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse 1811 cc 41.0 5.7 100 26.0 in 831 lb
2018 Indian Roadmaster 1811 cc 40.0 5.9 100 26.5 in 930 lb
2018 Indian Springfield 1811 cc 41.0 5.7 100 26.0 in 860 lb
2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 399 cc 61.0 3.9 47 30.9 in 366 lb
2018 Kawasaki Ninja 650 649 cc 54.0 4.4 67 31.1 in 425 lb
2018 Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑6R 636 cc 42.0 5.6 128 32.7 in 430 lb
2018 Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑10R 998 cc 38.0 6.2 197 32.9 in 454 lb
2018 Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑14R 1441 cc 36.0 6.5 200 31.5 in 593 lb
2018 Kawasaki Versys‑X 300 296 cc 70.0 3.4 39 32.1 in 385 lb
2018 Kawasaki Versys 650 649 cc 55.0 4.3 67 33.1 in 476 lb
2018 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT 1043 cc 42.0 5.6 120 33.1 in 549 lb
2018 Kawasaki Z650 649 cc 54.0 4.3 67 31.1 in 410 lb
2018 Kawasaki Z900 948 cc 42.0 5.6 123 31.3 in 463 lb
2018 Kawasaki Z1000 1043 cc 40.0 5.9 142 32.1 in 487 lb
2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 649 cc 53.0 4.4 61 27.8 in 498 lb
2018 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 903 cc 50.0 4.7 50 26.8 in 610 lb
2018 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 903 cc 50.0 4.7 50 27.0 in 611 lb
2018 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 1700 cc 40.0 5.9 82 28.7 in 844 lb
2018 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 1700 cc 39.0 6.0 82 28.7 in 895 lb
2018 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS 1352 cc 39.0 6.0 155 32.1 in 690 lb
2018 Kawasaki KLR650 651 cc 55.0 4.3 37 35.0 in 432 lb
2018 Kawasaki KLX250 249 cc 70.0 3.4 24 35.0 in 304 lb
2018 KTM 390 Duke 373 cc 70.0 3.4 44 32.3 in 328 lb
2018 KTM RC 390 373 cc 69.0 3.4 44 32.3 in 324 lb
2018 KTM 690 Duke 690 cc 55.0 4.3 72 32.9 in 327 lb
2018 KTM 690 Enduro R 690 cc 54.0 4.4 67 35.8 in 322 lb
2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke R 1301 cc 38.0 6.2 177 32.9 in 430 lb
2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 1301 cc 38.0 6.2 160 35.0 in 478 lb
2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 1301 cc 38.0 6.2 160 33.9 in 474 lb
2018 KTM 1090 Adventure R 1050 cc 45.0 5.2 125 35.0 in 456 lb
2018 KTM 1090 Adventure 1050 cc 46.0 5.1 125 33.9 in 456 lb
2018 KYMCO K‑Pipe 125 123 cc 95.0 2.5 8 31.0 in 224 lb
2018 KYMCO Agility 125 125 cc 95.0 2.5 9 30.7 in 233 lb
2018 KYMCO Like 200i 163 cc 85.0 2.8 11 30.5 in 245 lb
2018 KYMCO People GT 300i 298 cc 72.0 3.3 28 31.9 in 364 lb
2018 KYMCO Downtown 300i 298 cc 70.0 3.4 28 30.5 in 367 lb
2018 KYMCO Xciting 500Ri 499 cc 55.0 4.3 38 30.7 in 473 lb
2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone 744 cc 52.0 4.5 52 30.3 in 417 lb
2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Special 744 cc 52.0 4.5 52 30.7 in 418 lb
2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer 744 cc 51.0 4.6 52 31.1 in 419 lb
2018 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 1380 cc 40.0 5.9 96 29.1 in 743 lb
2018 Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 1380 cc 39.0 6.0 96 28.7 in 701 lb
2018 Moto Guzzi MGX‑21 Flying Fortress 1380 cc 39.0 6.0 96 29.5 in 761 lb
2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 798 cc 42.0 5.6 116 32.7 in 385 lb
2018 MV Agusta Brutale 1090 1078 cc 39.0 6.0 144 32.7 in 408 lb
2018 MV Agusta F3 675 675 cc 44.0 5.3 128 32.3 in 381 lb
2018 MV Agusta F3 800 798 cc 42.0 5.6 148 32.3 in 381 lb
2018 MV Agusta F4 RR 998 cc 36.0 6.5 201 32.7 in 423 lb
2018 Norton Commando 961 Sport 961 cc 45.0 5.2 80 31.0 in 456 lb
2018 Norton Dominator 961 cc 44.0 5.3 80 31.0 in 456 lb
2018 Piaggio BV350 330 cc 70.0 3.4 33 31.1 in 390 lb
2018 Piaggio Liberty 150 155 cc 90.0 2.6 13 30.7 in 260 lb
2018 Piaggio Fly 150 155 cc 88.0 2.7 13 30.9 in 285 lb
2018 Piaggio MP3 500 493 cc 60.0 3.9 40 30.9 in 540 lb
2018 Piaggio MP3 300 278 cc 72.0 3.3 22 30.9 in 485 lb
2018 Piaggio Typhoon 125 124 cc 96.0 2.5 9 30.7 in 225 lb
2018 Royal Enfield Classic 500 499 cc 75.0 3.1 27 31.5 in 412 lb
2018 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 499 cc 74.0 3.2 27 31.5 in 412 lb
2018 Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 535 cc 72.0 3.3 29 31.5 in 412 lb
2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 cc 70.0 3.4 24 31.5 in 421 lb
2018 Suzuki SV650 ABS 645 cc 73.0 3.2 75 30.9 in 437 lb
2018 Suzuki GSX250R 248 cc 76.0 3.1 24 31.1 in 392 lb
2018 Suzuki GSX‑S750 749 cc 47.0 5.0 113 32.1 in 465 lb
2018 Suzuki GSX‑S1000 999 cc 42.0 5.6 145 31.9 in 472 lb
2018 Suzuki GSX‑R600 599 cc 45.0 5.2 104 31.9 in 412 lb
2018 Suzuki GSX‑R750 750 cc 44.0 5.3 148 31.9 in 419 lb
2018 Suzuki GSX‑R1000 999 cc 42.0 5.6 199 32.5 in 445 lb
2018 Suzuki GSX‑R1000R 999 cc 42.0 5.6 199 32.5 in 448 lb
2018 Suzuki V‑Strom 650 645 cc 61.0 3.9 70 32.9 in 470 lb
2018 Suzuki V‑Strom 650 XT 645 cc 61.0 3.9 70 32.9 in 474 lb
2018 Suzuki V‑Strom 1000 1037 cc 47.0 5.0 99 33.5 in 511 lb
2018 Suzuki Boulevard S40 652 cc 55.0 4.3 31 27.6 in 381 lb
2018 Suzuki Boulevard M50 805 cc 48.0 4.9 53 27.6 in 593 lb
2018 Suzuki Boulevard M109R 1783 cc 35.0 6.7 123 27.8 in 764 lb
2018 Suzuki Boulevard C50 805 cc 49.0 4.8 53 27.6 in 611 lb
2018 Suzuki Boulevard C90T 1462 cc 42.0 5.6 77 28.3 in 800 lb
2018 Suzuki Boulevard M90 1462 cc 41.0 5.7 77 28.2 in 723 lb
2018 Suzuki Burgman 200 ABS 200 cc 80.0 2.9 18 28.9 in 359 lb
2018 Suzuki Burgman 400 ABS 400 cc 65.0 3.6 32 28.0 in 474 lb
2018 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive 638 cc 50.0 4.7 54 28.0 in 613 lb
2018 Suzuki DR200S 199 cc 88.0 2.7 20 33.3 in 278 lb
2018 Suzuki DR‑Z400S 398 cc 65.0 3.6 39 36.8 in 317 lb
2018 Suzuki DR‑Z400SM 398 cc 64.0 3.7 39 35.0 in 322 lb
2018 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R 1340 cc 34.0 6.9 197 31.7 in 586 lb
2018 Triumph Bonneville T100 900 cc 61.0 3.9 55 31.1 in 503 lb
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120 1200 cc 52.0 4.5 80 31.1 in 494 lb
2018 Triumph Street Twin 900 cc 61.0 3.9 55 29.5 in 437 lb
2018 Triumph Street Cup 900 cc 60.0 4.0 55 30.1 in 441 lb
2018 Triumph Street Scrambler 900 cc 59.0 4.0 55 31.1 in 454 lb
2018 Triumph Thruxton 1200 1200 cc 50.0 4.7 97 31.9 in 454 lb
2018 Triumph Thruxton 1200 R 1200 cc 50.0 4.7 97 32.0 in 454 lb
2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XR 799 cc 55.0 4.3 95 31.9 in 467 lb
2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XC 799 cc 54.0 4.4 95 33.0 in 478 lb
2018 Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 1215 cc 44.0 5.3 137 32.9 in 537 lb
2018 Triumph Speed Triple S 1050 cc 42.0 5.6 140 32.5 in 423 lb
2018 Triumph Daytona 675R 675 cc 44.0 5.3 128 32.3 in 407 lb
2018 Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2294 cc 32.0 7.4 146 29.5 in 807 lb
2018 Ural Gear Up 749 cc 35.0 6.7 41 31.5 in 730 lb
2018 Ural cT 749 cc 36.0 6.5 41 31.5 in 710 lb
2018 Ural Patrol 749 cc 35.0 6.7 41 31.5 in 730 lb
2018 Vespa Primavera 50 49 cc 115.0 2.0 4 30.7 in 220 lb
2018 Vespa Primavera 150 155 cc 95.0 2.5 13 30.7 in 258 lb
2018 Vespa Sprint 150 155 cc 94.0 2.5 13 31.1 in 260 lb
2018 Vespa GTS 300 278 cc 70.0 3.4 22 31.1 in 350 lb
2018 Vespa GTS 300 Super 278 cc 70.0 3.4 22 31.1 in 352 lb
2018 Vespa GTV 300 278 cc 70.0 3.4 22 31.1 in 351 lb
2018 Vespa 946 Red 155 cc 94.0 2.5 13 31.1 in 290 lb
2018 Victory Octane 1179 cc 42.0 5.6 104 25.9 in 528 lb
2018 Victory Gunner 1731 cc 39.0 6.0 97 25.0 in 649 lb
2018 Victory Vegas 1731 cc 39.0 6.0 97 25.0 in 649 lb
2018 Yamaha YZF‑R3 321 cc 56.0 4.2 42 30.7 in 368 lb
2018 Yamaha YZF‑R6 599 cc 42.0 5.6 117 33.5 in 419 lb
2018 Yamaha YZF‑R1 998 cc 39.0 6.0 200 33.7 in 439 lb
2018 Yamaha MT‑07 689 cc 58.0 4.1 74 31.7 in 397 lb
2018 Yamaha MT‑09 847 cc 44.0 5.3 115 32.3 in 425 lb
2018 Yamaha MT‑10 998 cc 38.0 6.2 160 32.5 in 463 lb
2018 Yamaha FJR1300ES 1298 cc 39.0 6.0 146 31.7 in 637 lb
2018 Yamaha Super Ténéré ES 1199 cc 43.0 5.5 110 33.3 in 584 lb
2018 Yamaha V Star 250 249 cc 78.0 3.0 21 27.0 in 326 lb
2018 Yamaha Bolt R‑Spec 942 cc 51.0 4.6 54 27.2 in 542 lb
2018 Yamaha VMAX 1679 cc 30.0 7.8 174 30.5 in 683 lb
2018 Yamaha XMAX 300 292 cc 75.0 3.1 27 31.3 in 397 lb
2018 Yamaha SMAX 155 155 cc 81.0 2.9 15 31.3 in 328 lb
2018 Yamaha Zuma 125 125 cc 89.0 2.6 9 30.7 in 269 lb
2018 Zero Zero S ZF7.2 Electric 88.0 2.7 46 hp equiv. 31.8 in 313 lb
2018 Zero Zero S ZF14.4 Electric 110.0 2.1 60 hp equiv. 31.8 in 414 lb
2018 Zero Zero DS ZF7.2 Electric 86.0 2.7 46 hp equiv. 33.2 in 317 lb
2018 Zero Zero DS ZF14.4 Electric 106.0 2.2 60 hp equiv. 33.2 in 413 lb
2018 Zero Zero DSR ZF14.4 Electric 102.0 2.3 67 hp equiv. 34.0 in 419 lb
2018 Zero Zero FX ZF3.6 Electric 70.0 3.4 27 hp equiv. 34.7 in 289 lb
2018 Zero Zero FX ZF7.2 Electric 90.0 2.6 44 hp equiv. 34.7 in 293 lb
2018 Zero Zero FXS ZF3.6 Electric 72.0 3.3 27 hp equiv. 32.9 in 293 lb
2018 Zero Zero FXS ZF7.2 Electric 92.0 2.6 44 hp equiv. 32.9 in 293 lb

 

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2018 Best & Worst Fuel Economy Performers

Category Model Engine MPG (US) L/100km
Best Scooter Honda Metropolitan 49 cc 117.0 2.0
Best Motorcycle Honda PCX150 149 cc 96.0 2.5
Best Electric Zero S ZF14.4 Electric 110.0 2.1
Worst Cruiser Yamaha VMAX 1679 cc 30.0 7.8
Worst Sportbike Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R 1340 cc 34.0 6.9
Worst Heavyweight Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2294 cc 32.0 7.4

 

2018 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Myth‑Busters

  • Myth: Newer emissions standards always reduce MPG.
    Busted: Many 2018 Euro 4 compliant bikes (e.g., Kawasaki Ninja 400) improved both performance and efficiency.
  • Myth: Electric motorcycles can’t match gas bikes for range.
    Busted: Zero’s 2018 ZF14.4 models achieved over 100 miles real‑world range, rivaling mid‑size commuters.
  • Myth: Touring bikes are gas guzzlers.
    Busted: Honda’s 2018 Gold Wing redesign improved aerodynamics and MPG despite a larger 1833 cc engine.
  • Myth: Small displacement always means high MPG.
    Busted: Aggressive tuning (e.g., KTM RC390) can lower efficiency compared to mellow 500–650 cc commuters.

 

 

Strategies to Maximize Your 2018 Motorcycle MPG

  • Break in engines gently — early habits affect long‑term efficiency.
  • Use eco‑modes or ride modes where available (common on 2018 adventure/touring bikes).
  • Keep luggage streamlined — panniers and top boxes can cut MPG by 5–10%.
  • Stay on top of software/ECU updates — 2018 saw more ride‑by‑wire systems that optimize fueling.
  • Plan charging stops for electrics — regenerative braking can extend range significantly.

 

 

2018 Motorcycle MPG Guide Summary

The 2018 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide covers over 600 models worldwide, including scooters, cruisers, sportbikes, tourers, and electrics.
From the ultra‑efficient Honda Metropolitan (117 MPG) to the powerhouse Triumph Rocket III (32 MPG), this year highlights the balance between new Euro 4 emissions standards, performance gains, and fuel efficiency.

Whether you’re commuting, touring, or exploring electrics like the Zero S ZF14.4, our Golden MPG Standard Template ensures accurate, global, and rider‑friendly data.

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Michael Le Pard

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