Question about motorcycle mpg

[Lug_Nut]

The 1982 Honda CM450E I had would consistently better 65 mpg at sustained highway speeds, but was a bit small for comfortable fit on long rides. I bought an 81 GL1100 GoldWing (with Vetter aftermarket fairing) that returned mid 50's. I then fell in love with the GL1500 and it's silky six, but that one "only" returned 45 mpg. I sold that one for the cash to buy my Sonett.

[SVOboy]

Honda still makes the nighthawk, , just for information's sake.

[slurp812]

Originally Posted by Bill in Houston

The Ninja 250 was a 2-stroke. Not sure about the 500.

Ninja 250 is a 4-stroke.

I have a 1984 RZ350 Yamaha, now thats a 2 stroke. at its best it may get 35-40 mpg. Wont even think of hypermileing that....

[MetroMPG]

Originally Posted by Bill in Houston

I think you would want a smaller rear sprocket to reduce cruising revs.

Whoops. Right you are. I get confused sometimes...

I always wanted to hear one of those Ninja 250s hit the redline. Had to sound like an F1 car...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV0-RtbUty4

[MetroMPG]

I see Honda's now offering a CBR 125 cc bike:



With a 1 cylinder 4-stroke. 13 hp... Oooo!

[MetroMPG]

Originally Posted by slurp812

I have a 1984 RZ350 Yamaha, now thats a 2 stroke. at its best it may get 35-40 mpg. Wont even think of hypermileing that....

I came very close to buying that instead of the Ninja 250. Guess I made the right choice in hindsight (regarding FE, I mean).

[SVOboy]

Link to the cbr 125?

[slurp812]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

I came very close to buying that instead of the Ninja 250. Guess I made the right choice in hindsight (regarding FE, I mean).

YES, 2-strokes are not as environmentally friendly. but bang for the size is off the charts...

[MetroMPG]

Originally Posted by SVOboy

Link to the cbr 125?

Is google broken?

Try: http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/hon...125_r_2006.php

[SVOboy]

My google is set on japanese...and honda doesn't have it listed,