1970 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.
World Changing Event: August 26–August 30, 1970– The Isle of Wight Festival 1970 takes place on East Afton Farm off the south coast of England. Up to 700,000 people attend the largest rock festival of all time (bigger than Woodstock). Artists include Jimi Hendrix (his final stage performance), The Who, The Doors, Chicago, Richie Havens, John Sebastian, Joan Baez, Ten Years After, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Jethro Tull.
1970 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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R50/5
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R60/5
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53.0 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R75/5
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49.5 MPG
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4.7 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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FL
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39.5 MPG
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6.0 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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XLCH
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49.5 MPG
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4.7 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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XLH
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49.5 MPG
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4.7 L/100km
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Honda
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C70M
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93.0 MPG
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2.5 L/100km
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Honda
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CA160
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74.5 MPG
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3.2 L/100km
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Honda
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CA175
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74.0 MPG
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3.2 L/100km
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Honda
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CB100
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86.5 MPG
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2.7 L/100km
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Honda
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CB160
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74.5 MPG
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3.2 L/100km
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Honda
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CB175
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76.5 MPG
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3.1 L/100km
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Honda
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CB250
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68.0 MPG
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3.5 L/100km
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Honda
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CB250GS
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73.5 MPG
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3.2 L/100km
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Honda
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CB350
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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Honda
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CB450
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52.0 MPG
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4.5 L/100km
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Honda
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CB750K
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47.0 MPG
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5.0 L/100km
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Honda
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CD175
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73.5 MPG
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3.2 L/100km
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Honda
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CJ250T
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73.5 MPG
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3.2 L/100km
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Honda
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CL100
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86.5 MPG
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2.7 L/100km
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Honda
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CL160
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74.5 MPG
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3.2 L/100km
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Honda
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CL175
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76.5 MPG
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3.1 L/100km
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Honda
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CL250
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68.0 MPG
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3.5 L/100km
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Honda
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CL350
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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Honda
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CL450
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51.5 MPG
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4.6 L/100km
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Honda
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CL70
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88.5 MPG
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2.7 L/100km
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Honda
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CL90
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91.0 MPG
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2.6 L/100km
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Honda
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CT70
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88.5 MPG
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2.7 L/100km
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Honda
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CT90
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91.0 MPG
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2.6 L/100km
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Honda
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S65
|
83.0 MPG
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2.8 L/100km
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Honda
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SL100
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75.5 MPG
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3.1 L/100km
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Honda
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SL175
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72.5 MPG
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3.2 L/100km
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Honda
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SL350
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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Honda
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SL90
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90.0 MPG
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2.6 L/100km
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Honda
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Z50A
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77.5 MPG
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3.0 L/100km
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Suzuki
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T500
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40.0 MPG
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5.9 L/100km
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Yamaha
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XS1
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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
