1959 Motorcycle and Scooter 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.
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1959 Motorcycle and Scooter 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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BMW
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R50
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R50/2
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R50S
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R50US
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R60
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53.0 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R60/2
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53.0 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R60US
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53.0 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R69
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51.5 MPG
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4.6 L/100km
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BMW
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R69S
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51.5 MPG
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4.6 L/100km
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BMW
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R69US
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51.5 MPG
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4.6 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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CH
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52.5 MPG
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4.8 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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FLH
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1207/2
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36.0 MPG
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6.5 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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H
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52.5 MPG
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4.8 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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Sportster XLH
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883/2
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45.0 MPG
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5.2 L/100km
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Honda
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CB92 Benly Super Sport
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124/2
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110.0 MPG
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2.1 L/100km
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Nimbus
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Type C
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746/4
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55.0 MPG
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4.3 L/100km
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Triumph
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TR6
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649/2
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50.0 MPG
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4.7 L/100km
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1931
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1932
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1933
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Posted on September 18, 2025 by Michael Le Pard
