1969 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

1969 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.
1969 Motorcycle MPG Fuel Economy Guide
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1969 Motorcycle and Scooter Models

Year
Manufacturer
Model
Engine Size (cc) /Cyl
Average MPG
Average L/100km
Source
BMW
R50
53.5 MPG
4.4 L/100km
BMW
R50/2
53.5 MPG
4.4 L/100km
BMW
R50S
53.5 MPG
4.4 L/100km
BMW
R50US
53.5 MPG
4.4 L/100km
BMW
R60
53.0 MPG
4.4 L/100km
BMW
R60/2
53.0 MPG
4.4 L/100km
BMW
R60US
53.0 MPG
4.4 L/100km
BMW
R69
51.5 MPG
4.6 L/100km
BMW
R69S
51.5 MPG
4.6 L/100km
BMW
R69US
51.5 MPG
4.6 L/100km
Harley-Davidson
CH
52.5 MPG
4.8 L/100km
Harley-Davidson
FL
39.5 MPG
6.0 L/100km
Harley-Davidson
H
52.5 MPG
4.8 L/100km
Honda
C70M
93.0 MPG
2.5 L/100km
Honda
C90
91.0 MPG
2.6 L/100km
Honda
CA160
74.5 MPG
3.2 L/100km
Honda
CA175
74.0 MPG
3.2 L/100km
Honda
CB160
74.5 MPG
3.2 L/100km
Honda
CB175
76.5 MPG
3.1 L/100km
Honda
CB250
68.0 MPG
3.5 L/100km
Honda
CB250GS
73.5 MPG
3.2 L/100km
Honda
CB350
53.5 MPG
4.4 L/100km
Honda
CB450
52.0 MPG
4.5 L/100km
Honda
CB750K
47.0 MPG
5.0 L/100km
Honda
CD175
73.5 MPG
3.2 L/100km
Honda
CJ250T
73.5 MPG
3.2 L/100km
Honda
CL125A
84.5 MPG
2.8 L/100km
Honda
CL160
74.5 MPG
3.2 L/100km
Honda
CL175
76.5 MPG
3.1 L/100km
Honda
CL250
68.0 MPG
3.5 L/100km
Honda
CL350
53.5 MPG
4.4 L/100km
Honda
CL450
51.5 MPG
4.6 L/100km
Honda
CL70
88.5 MPG
2.7 L/100km
Honda
CL90
91.0 MPG
2.6 L/100km
Honda
CT70
88.5 MPG
2.7 L/100km
Honda
CT90
91.0 MPG
2.6 L/100km
Honda
S65
83.0 MPG
2.8 L/100km
Honda
SL100
75.5 MPG
3.1 L/100km
Honda
SL350
53.5 MPG
4.4 L/100km
Honda
SL90
90.0 MPG
2.6 L/100km
Honda
Z50A
77.5 MPG
3.0 L/100km

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Posted on September 18, 2025 by Michael Le Pard

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