1972 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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1972 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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R50/7
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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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FLH
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1311/2
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35.0 MPG
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6.7 L/100km
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Harley-Davidson
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XLCH
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1000/2
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46.0 MPG
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5.1 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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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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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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325/2
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44.0 MPG
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5.3 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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CB350F
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67.0 MPG
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3.5 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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CB500
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58.0 MPG
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4.0 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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CB750K
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42.5 MPG
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5.5 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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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
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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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SL125
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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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XL250
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62.5 MPG
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3.7 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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1931
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1932
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1933
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Posted on September 18, 2025 by Michael Le Pard
