It's fairly simple to calculate automobile fuel efficiency, however, motorcycle fuel efficiency is a bit more difficult to calculate. That's because the riding style of each rider will produce different numbers for their own motorcycle. There are several factors that can effect the overall; numbers, such as motorcycle accessories, riding style, type and formulation of gas which varies from each city. If you were to produce a motorcycle gas mileage chart it would be important to remember that unforeseen variables would cause the resulting calculation totals to be a general guideline as opposed to exact motorcycle gas mileage MPG.



The most commonly used engine in motorcycles is the internal combustion engine or gasoline engine. It is used in motorcycles which are available for purchase in just about any city in America.

However, it's possible that a motorcycle may use any one of three different types of fuel. Of course there's the gasoline burning engine which is the most popular among all types of automotives. Then there's the alcohol burning engine which is less efficient than gasoline burning. It can be used in combination with gasoline. Lastly, there's the diesel-fuel based engine. It has efficiency of burning 50% compare to gasoline.

Strategies You Can Use To Increase Motorcycle Gas Mileage:

Excessive speedup and abrupt use of break affects the mileage. One should skip these activities to prevent the damages of the system and wastage of gas. To increase your motorcycle mileage, you should keep constant speed of your motorcycle. Some 80cc four-stroke motorcycle's are capable of between 85-90 mpg. Sport bikes are superior in mileage than cars. A sport bike can achieve mileage above 35 mpg because of the sport bike's system design and low weight.

* Don't take unnecessary trips using your motorcycle.

* Keep track of changes of your motorcycle mileage.

* Keep away from traffic jams while traveling to and from your work on motorcycle. Be aware that during rush hours there are more chances to waste gasoline in your motorcycle.

* Do regular servicing of your motorcycle.

* Switch off your motorcycle's engine when you get stuck in traffic jams.

* You also have to take care about the gas that you use in your motorcycle. It should be of good quality. Impure oil can possible increase fuel consumption.

* Regularly cleaning your motorcycle's engine is required "care" to help keep your motorcycle running smoothly.

* Keep a check on the air pressure in the tires. A careful check of air pressures in tires can prevent friction of tires on the road. This means that the amount of power used for acceleration is reduced which is one way to increase mileage of your motorcycle.

* You should choose flat and smooth roads.

* Travel by highway whenever possible. Highway roads are flat and you can maintain a steady speed, meaning you'll require fewer instances of acceleration. It's a sure bet that it will increase your motorcycle's mileage.

* Don't allow your motorcycle to be idle for lengthy periods of time. Strategize your daily routine so that your vehicles engine doesn't have a chance to cool down because a cold engine will consume more fuel than warm engine.