1966 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

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1966 Motorcycle MPG Fuel Economy Guide
World Changing Event: August 5, 1966 – The Beatles release the legendary Revolver album in the United Kingdom. It reached number one on both the British chart and American chart and stayed at the top spot for seven weeks and six weeks, respectively. Placed at number 3 in the Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, the album is often regarded as one of the greatest achievements in music history and one of The Beatles’ greatest studio achievements. Tracks included hits such as “Eleanor Rigby”, “Yellow Submarine” and “Good Day Sunshine”.

 

1966 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
C90
91.0 MPG
2.6 L/100km
Honda
CB250
68.0 MPG
3.5 L/100km
Honda
CB450
52.0 MPG
4.5 L/100km
Honda
CB450KO
444/2
42.5 MPG
5.5 L/100km
Honda
CB450SS
444/2
42.5 MPG
5.5 L/100km
Honda
Cub 50
142.0 MPG
1.7 L/100km
Suzuki
T20
55.0 MPG
4.3 L/100km
Suzuki
X6 Hustler
247/2
64.0 MPG
3.7 L/100km
Yamaha
YG1
80/1
165.0 MPG
1.4 L/100km

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