2008 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

Sep 21, 2016 Michael Le Pard MPG Guide, News

Published Sep 21, 2016 by Michael Le Pard • Last updated Oct 6, 2025

2008 Motorcycle and Scooter Models

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

2008 Motorcycle MPG Fuel Economy Guide
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2008 Motorcycle and Scooter Model Data

Year Make Model Engine (cc) MPG (US) L/ 100km Power Seat Height Weight
2008 Aprilia RS 50 49 cc 95 2.5 7 hp 31.1 in 198 lb
2008 Aprilia RS 125 124 cc 70 3.4 28 hp 31.1 in 306 lb
2008 Aprilia Shiver 750 749 cc 43 5.5 95 hp 31.5 in 418 lb
2008 Aprilia Mana 850 839 cc 45 5.2 76 hp 31.5 in 419 lb
2008 Aprilia Pegaso 650 Trail 659 cc 55 4.3 50 hp 33.1 in 418 lb
2008 Aprilia SXV 4.5 449 cc 50 4.7 60 hp 36.4 in 267 lb
2008 Aprilia SXV 5.5 549 cc 47 5.0 70 hp 36.4 in 271 lb
2008 BMW F650GS 652 cc 64 3.7 50 hp 30.9 in 423 lb
2008 BMW F800S 798 cc 69 3.4 85 hp 31.5 in 399 lb
2008 BMW G650 Xchallenge 652 cc 65 3.6 53 hp 36.8 in 317 lb
2008 BMW G650 Xmoto 652 cc 67 3.5 53 hp 34.6 in 317 lb
2008 BMW K1200R Sport 1157 cc 50 4.7 163 hp 32.3 in 498 lb
2008 BMW R1200S 1170 cc 55 4.3 122 hp 32.3 in 430 lb
2008 BMW R1200ST 1170 cc 64 3.7 110 hp 32.3 in 504 lb
2008 Buell Blast 492 cc 70 3.4 34 hp 27.5 in 360 lb
2008 Can-Am Spyder GS 998 cc 32 7.4 106 hp — 699 lb
2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 1078 cc 39 6.1 90 hp 34.6 in 395 lb
2008 Ducati Monster 695 695 cc 44 5.3 69 hp 31.9 in 370 lb
2008 Ducati Monster S2R 800 803 cc 42 5.6 77 hp 31.5 in 415 lb
2008 Ducati Monster S2R 1000 992 cc 39 6.0 95 hp 31.5 in 430 lb
2008 Ducati Multistrada 1100S 1078 cc 39 6.0 95 hp 33.1 in 432 lb
2008 Ducati 1098 1099 cc 35 6.7 160 hp 32.3 in 381 lb
2008 Ducati 1098S 1099 cc 35 6.7 170 hp 32.3 in 379 lb
2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR 989 cc 30 7.8 200 hp 32.3 in 377 lb
2008 Harley-Davidson Road King 1584 cc 45 5.3 67 hp 27.3 in 760 lb
2008 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic 1584 cc 45 5.3 67 hp 27.3 in 791 lb
2008 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide (105th) 1584 cc 45 5.3 67 hp 27.3 in 814 lb
2008 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 1584 cc 44 5.4 67 hp 27.9 in 705 lb
2008 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 1584 cc 45 5.3 67 hp 25.5 in 725 lb
2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Low 883 cc 58 4.0 49 hp 25.3 in 553 lb
2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 1202 cc 50 4.7 67 hp 26.3 in 562 lb
2008 Honda CB600F Hornet 599 cc 54 4.4 95 hp 31.5 in 408 lb
2008 Honda CBF1000 998 cc 42 5.7 96 hp 30.9 in 485 lb
2008 Honda CMX250C Rebel 234 cc 62 3.8 18 hp 26.6 in 331 lb
2008 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 1832 cc 45 5.2 118 hp 29.1 in 895 lb
2008 Honda VTX1300 1312 cc 46 5.1 74 hp 27.4 in 650 lb
2008 Honda VTX1800 1795 cc 41 5.8 99 hp 27.4 in 750 lb
2008 Hyosung GT250R 249 cc 113 2.1 28 hp 30.3 in 375 lb
2008 Hyosung GV250 Aquila 249 cc 113 2.1 26 hp 27.0 in 374 lb
2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 (1400GTR) 1352 cc 38 6.2 153 hp 31.1 in 679 lb
2008 Kawasaki KLR650 651 cc 55 4.3 40 hp 35.0 in 432 lb
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R 249 cc 78 3.0 29 hp 30.5 in 304 lb
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 500R 498 cc 56 4.2 50 hp 31.7 in 388 lb
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R (ER-6f) 649 cc 49 4.8 64 hp 31.1 in 393 lb
2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 998 cc 40 5.9 170 hp 32.3 in 396 lb
2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (ZZR1400) 1352 cc 35 6.7 190 hp 31.5 in 485 lb
2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 903 cc 55 4.3 50 hp 26.8 in 620 lb
2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 903 cc 45 5.2 50 hp 26.8 in 645 lb
2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 903 cc 51 4.6 50 hp 27.0 in 610 lb
2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad 1552 cc 46 5.1 67 hp 27.8 in 745 lb
2008 Keeway Speed 125 124 cc 92 2.6 9 hp 30.5 in 250 lb
2008 KTM 690 Duke 654 cc 55 4.3 65 hp 33.1 in 327 lb
2008 KTM 690 SMC 654 cc 52 4.5 63 hp 34.6 in 319 lb
2008 KTM 690 Enduro 654 cc 54 4.4 62 hp 35.8 in 322 lb
2008 KTM 450 EXC 449 cc 58 4.0 50 hp 37.0 in 249 lb
2008 KTM 530 EXC 510 cc 55 4.3 58 hp 37.0 in 251 lb
2008 KTM 990 Adventure 999 cc 41 5.7 106 hp 34.6 in 461 lb
2008 KTM 990 Super Duke 999 cc 40 5.9 120 hp 32.7 in 412 lb
2008 KTM 950 Supermoto 942 cc 42 5.6 98 hp 34.3 in 418 lb
2008 Kymco People 50S 49 cc 87 2.7 4 hp 30.1 in 198 lb
2008 Kymco Xciting 250 249 cc 68 3.4 21 hp 30.7 in 407 lb
2008 Kymco Xciting 500 498 cc 55 4.3 36 hp 30.7 in 473 lb
2008 Malaguti F12 Phantom 50 49 cc 105 2.2 4 hp 30.1 in 198 lb
2008 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic 744 cc 53 4.5 48 hp 31.7 in 401 lb
2008 MV Agusta Brutale 910S 909 cc 36 6.5 131 hp 32.7 in 413 lb
2008 MV Agusta F4 1000R 998 cc 34 6.9 174 hp 32.7 in 423 lb
2008 Peugeot Speedfight 50 49 cc 105 2.2 4 hp 30.1 in 198 lb
2008 Peugeot Satelis 250 244 cc 65 3.6 22 hp 30.7 in 364 lb
2008 Peugeot Satelis 500 460 cc 55 4.3 39 hp 30.7 in 425 lb
2008 Piaggio MP3 250 244 cc 65 3.6 22 hp 30.7 in 450 lb
2008 Piaggio MP3 400 399 cc 58 4.0 34 hp 30.7 in 485 lb
2008 Piaggio MP3 500 492 cc 55 4.3 40 hp 30.7 in 518 lb
2008 Piaggio Liberty 150 151 cc 90 2.6 12 hp 30.7 in 260 lb
2008 Piaggio X9 500 460 cc 55 4.3 39 hp 30.7 in 425 lb
2008 Ridley Auto-Glide 750 cc 50 4.7 45 hp 25.0 in 495 lb
2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Electra X 499 cc 75 3.1 27 hp 31.5 in 386 lb
2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic 499 cc 70 3.4 27 hp 31.5 in 380 lb
2008 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Military 499 cc 70 3.4 27 hp 31.5 in 385 lb
2008 SYM HD 200 171 cc 80 2.9 15 hp 30.7 in 295 lb
2008 SYM Citycom 300i 263 cc 70 3.4 21 hp 31.1 in 364 lb
2008 SYM Wolf 150 149 cc 95 2.5 14 hp 30.9 in 297 lb
2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 599 cc 40 5.9 125 hp 32.3 in 359 lb
2008 Suzuki GSX-R750 749 cc 38 6.2 148 hp 32.3 in 365 lb
2008 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R 1340 cc 40 5.9 194 hp 31.7 in 485 lb
2008 Suzuki SV650 645 cc 69 3.4 72 hp 31.5 in 437 lb
2008 Suzuki V-Strom 650 645 cc 63 3.8 66 hp 32.3 in 417 lb
2008 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 996 cc 55 4.3 98 hp 33.1 in 520 lb
2008 Suzuki B-King 1340 1340 cc 36 6.5 181 hp 31.9 in 518 lb
2008 Suzuki Gladius 650 645 cc 60 3.9 71 hp 31.5 in 445 lb
2008 TM Racing SMX 450 449 cc 52 4.5 52 hp 36.8 in 253 lb
2008 TM Racing EN 300 293 cc 60 3.9 48 hp 37.8 in 238 lb
2008 Triumph Bonneville 865 cc 50 4.7 67 hp 30.5 in 451 lb
2008 Triumph Bonneville T100 865 cc 50 4.7 67 hp 30.5 in 451 lb
2008 Triumph Street Triple 675 675 cc 50 4.7 106 hp 31.7 in 362 lb
2008 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 1050 cc 43 5.5 130 hp 32.1 in 437 lb
2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 ABS 1050 cc 47 5.1 123 hp 31.7 in 530 lb
2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 1050 cc 36 6.5 113 hp 32.9 in 436 lb
2008 Triumph Rocket III 2294 cc 40 5.9 140 hp 29.0 in 807 lb
2008 Triumph Scrambler 900 865 cc 50 4.7 54 hp 32.5 in 451 lb
2008 Triumph America 865 865 cc 50 4.7 61 hp 27.1 in 551 lb
2008 Triumph Speedmaster 865 865 cc 50 4.7 61 hp 27.1 in 551 lb
2008 Ural Patrol 749 cc 42 5.6 40 hp 31.5 in 705 lb
2008 Ural Gear-Up 749 cc 41 5.7 40 hp 31.5 in 710 lb
2008 Vespa LX 50 49 cc 105 2.2 4 hp 30.1 in 198 lb
2008 Vespa LX 150 151 cc 85 2.8 11 hp 30.1 in 240 lb
2008 Vespa GTS 250 ie 244 cc 72 3.3 22 hp 30.7 in 326 lb
2008 Vespa GTV 250 244 cc 70 3.4 22 hp 30.7 in 326 lb
2008 Vespa S 150 151 cc 85 2.8 11 hp 30.1 in 240 lb
2008 Victory Vision Street 1731 cc 42 5.6 92 hp 26.5 in 794 lb
2008 Victory Vision Tour 1731 cc 42 5.6 92 hp 26.5 in 814 lb
2008 Victory Vegas 1634 cc 36 6.5 85 hp 26.5 in 650 lb
2008 Victory Vegas Jackpot 1634 cc 36 6.5 85 hp 26.5 in 666 lb
2008 Yamaha FJR1300 1298 cc 45 5.2 145 hp 31.7 in 637 lb
2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer 998 cc 43 5.5 150 hp 32.1 in 474 lb
2008 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer 600 cc 50 4.7 98 hp 31.5 in 459 lb
2008 Yamaha Roadliner 1854 cc 46 5.1 97 hp 28.9 in 750 lb
2008 Yamaha Stratoliner 1854 cc 46 5.1 97 hp 28.9 in 750 lb
2008 Yamaha Raider 1854 cc 46 5.1 97 hp 27.4 in 730 lb
2008 Yamaha XT250 249 cc 82 2.9 19 hp 31.9 in 291 lb
2008 Yamaha TDM 900 897 cc 50 4.7 86 hp 32.3 in 472 lb
2008 Yamaha XT660R 659 cc 63 3.8 48 hp 34.3 in 392 lb
2008 Yamaha XT660X 659 cc 62 3.8 48 hp 35.0 in 388 lb
2008 Yamaha WR250R 250 cc 71 3.3 26 hp 36.6 in 295 lb
2008 Aprilia RSV 1000 R 998 cc 39 6.0 139 hp 32.0 in 418 lb
2008 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory 998 cc 39 6.0 143 hp 32.0 in 417 lb
2008 BMW K1200S 1157 cc 44 5.3 167 hp 32.3 in 504 lb
2008 BMW K1200GT 1157 cc 49 4.8 152 hp 32.3 in 635 lb
2008 Ducati 848 849 cc 37 6.4 134 hp 32.3 in 370 lb
2008 Harley-Davidson Street Glide 1584 cc 42 5.6 67 hp 27.9 in 749 lb
2008 Harley-Davidson Road Glide 1584 cc 42 5.6 67 hp 29.5 in 775 lb
2008 Honda CBR600RR 599 cc 42 5.6 118 hp 32.3 in 354 lb
2008 Honda CBR1000RR 999 cc 34 6.9 170 hp 32.3 in 439 lb
2008 Honda Shadow Aero 750 745 cc 52 4.5 45 hp 26.0 in 553 lb
2008 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 745 cc 52 4.5 45 hp 27.9 in 505 lb
2008 Kawasaki Versys 650 649 cc 52 4.5 64 hp 33.1 in 454 lb
2008 Kawasaki ER-6n 649 cc 50 4.7 72 hp 31.1 in 397 lb
2008 Suzuki Boulevard S40 (Savage) 652 cc 54 4.4 31 hp 27.6 in 381 lb
2008 Suzuki Boulevard S50 805 cc 47 5.0 53 hp 27.6 in 443 lb
2008 Suzuki Boulevard S83 1360 cc 45 5.2 67 hp 27.6 in 571 lb
2008 Triumph Daytona 675 675 cc 44 5.3 123 hp 32.1 in 363 lb
2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 998 cc 38 6.2 152 hp 32.3 in 385 lb
2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 599 cc 42 5.6 120 hp 32.3 in 357 lb
2008 Yamaha YZF-R6S 599 cc 42 5.6 118 hp 32.3 in 357 lb
2008 Yamaha YZF600R 599 cc 44 5.3 100 hp 31.7 in 412 lb
2008 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic 649 cc 49 4.8 40 hp 27.4 in 514 lb
2008 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic 1063 cc 45 5.2 62 hp 27.9 in 628 lb
2008 Yamaha V-Star 1300 1304 cc 47 5.0 72 hp 27.2 in 664 lb
2008 Yamaha WR250X 250 cc 70 3.4 26 hp 35.2 in 298 lb
2008 Zhongshen ZS125 124 cc 95 2.5 11 hp 30.7 in 265 lb

2008 Best & Worst Fuel Economy Performers

Top 10 Best MPG (2008)
Yamaha Vino Classic 50 158 MPG
Hyosung GT250R 113 MPG
Hyosung GV250 Aquila 113 MPG
BMW F800S 69 MPG
Suzuki DR200SE 68 MPG
BMW G650 Xmoto 67 MPG
Piaggio MP3 250 65 MPG
BMW F650GS 64 MPG
Yamaha XT250 82 MPG
Kawasaki Ninja 250R 78 MPG

 

 

Bottom 10 Worst MPG (2008)
Can-Am Spyder GS 32 MPG
Ducati 1098/1098S 35 MPG
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 35 MPG
MV Agusta F4 1000R 34 MPG
Triumph Tiger 1050 36 MPG
Suzuki B-King 1340 36 MPG
KTM 990 Super Duke 40 MPG
Triumph Rocket III 40 MPG
Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R 40 MPG
Kawasaki ZX-10R 40 MPG

 

2008 Fuel Economy Myth‑Busters

  • Myth: Big‑power sportbikes all return sub‑30 MPG.
    Busted: Contemporary 1000–1100cc machines often deliver mid‑30s to low‑40s MPG with sane riding.
  • Myth: 3‑wheelers like Piaggio MP3 are gas guzzlers.
    Busted: The MP3 250 commonly returns mid‑60s MPG while offering stability and braking confidence.
  • Myth: Adventure singles are inefficient due to tall gearing.
    Busted: KLR650 riders regularly report ~50–55 MPG in mixed use with modest loads.
  • Myth: Cruiser displacement guarantees poor MPG.
    Busted: Many 1300–1800cc cruisers still manage high‑30s to mid‑40s MPG when kept below highway sprint speeds.

 

 

2008 Fuel Economy Strategies

  • Urban riders maximize efficiency with 50–250cc scooters and light standards (80–150 MPG classes).
  • Touring riders balance load and range on FJR1300, Concours 14, and Sprint ST, targeting 40–47 MPG trips.
  • Adventure riders lean on F650GS/G650 singles and KLR650 for 50–65 MPG, with gearing and tire choice tuned to terrain.
  • Performance riders can keep 600–1000cc bikes in the low‑40s MPG by smoothing throttle and staying below sustained redline.

 

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