Street and Performance Bikes

Street and Performance Bikes Discuss ways to improve motorcycle fuel efficiency, rider safety and enjoyment. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:42:43 +0000 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:42:43 +0000 CleanMPG http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?forums/60/ 2019 Honda CB300R Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:25:31 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56233/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56233/ invalid@example.com (Jay) Jay
2019 Honda CB300R]]> 31 2013 Honda CBR500R Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:04:08 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46462/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46462/ invalid@example.com (beatr911) beatr911
This link has the best information I've found on the 'net so far:

http://www.houseofjapan.com/auto-moto/2013-honda-cbr500r

It projects 75mpg, mid 50s horsepower and several accessories to increase the day to day usefulness right outta the box! Oh, and it looks really sweet in red....

2013 Honda CBR500R]]> 14 Almost 60mpg on a Carburated Buell Cyclone Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:43:08 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56576/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56576/ invalid@example.com (featherfoot) featherfoot
View attachment 35500]]> 2 New 2017 Road King Sun, 19 Jan 2020 01:29:53 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53892/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53892/ invalid@example.com (psyshack) psyshack View attachment 31630 Bought a new 2017 Road King today. Got it for $18.300 OTD, plus TT&L. It rides good, pulls like a train with almost 100 ft/lbs or tq off idle. Should get good mpg If I don't warm it up to much. Then somethings in my head says a blue NOZ bottle would look good on the rear fender,,,, No NO NO can't spray the new Harley.

A side bar. That is the 09 HCHII setting there. The Harley dealer use to be my Honda dealer. I bought that HCHII in 09 setting in the same parking spot after it's test drive. Never would have dreamed I would be buying a Harley at the same...

New 2017 Road King]]> 1 60 years – Honda reaches 200 million motorcycles sold Mon, 30 Dec 2019 11:41:57 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/17089/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/17089/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel 1949 - The Honda Dream D-Type, Honda’s first motorcycle.

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1949 Honda Dream

Honda first motorcycle was named the Dream, a name that seemed to symbolize Honda itself. This machine was the embodiment of the company’s dream of becoming a full-fledged motorcycle manufacturer.

TOKYO – Honda today announced that Honda's cumulative worldwide motorcycle...

60 years – Honda reaches 200 million motorcycles sold]]> 25 World oil consumption growth .... riding on two wheels? Mon, 03 Sep 2018 12:27:56 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56227/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56227/ invalid@example.com (Carcus) Carcus
Asia Pacific region is experiencing a gigantic growth in motorcycle/scooter sales.
I think it's possible that these new owners 'may' be fairly resilient to a rise in fuel prices. If an individual is only riding say 3,000 to 9,000 miles per year on 50 to 80 mpg ... he may be able to absorb a 25% or 50% rise in gasoline price. If there are many tens of million (perhaps even 100 million) new bikes being added to the world every year .... that will drive world oil consumption by a significant amount --- mostly immune from oil price demand...

World oil consumption growth .... riding on two wheels?]]> 9 2010 Yamaha WR250X Adventure Touring Project Bike - X-Country at 100 + MPG Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:46:17 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/33889/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/33889/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Ready to traverse a long and lonesome highway on the steel horse dubbed the “WR”.

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The 2010 Yamaha WR250X - Showroom stock other than the addition of a Giant Loop tank bag.

What began as a long term review of possibly the premiere 250 dual sport in North America...

2010 Yamaha WR250X Adventure Touring Project Bike - X-Country at 100 + MPG]]> 184 Wayne needs to get a sponsor to do something with motorcycles... Mon, 15 Jan 2018 21:59:50 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/55951/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/55951/ invalid@example.com (08EscapeHybrid) 08EscapeHybrid 22 Saitama City, Japan, Honda, and Yamaha Begin Evaluating Electric Motorcycles Tue, 25 Jul 2017 10:50:00 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54616/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54616/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel

2017 Yamaha E-Vino Electric Scooter

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This evaluation program marks the first joint initiative between a local government body (which aims for a low-carbon society in which electric...

Saitama City, Japan, Honda, and Yamaha Begin Evaluating Electric Motorcycles]]> 3 Some vintage two wheel pics Tue, 13 Sep 2016 03:04:48 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53674/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53674/ invalid@example.com (ALS) ALS
More than a few excellent vintage bikes on display.

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Some vintage two wheel pics]]> 2 BMW Motorrad 2014 Results Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:02:15 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/51417/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/51417/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel
I do not talk bikes nearly as much as I should but BMW had a good year in 2014.

In 2014 BMW Motorrad sold more vehicles than in 2013 and in doing so, achieved record sales results for the fourth consecutive time.

In December, BMW sold 7,032 bikes globally, up 10.9 percent over the 6,343 bike sold in December of 2013. For the year, the company sold 123,495 bikes worldwide in 2014, up 7.2 percent over the 115,215 bikes sold during all of 2013.

Germany continues to be the most successful single market for the brand with 21,714 bikes sold and a market share greater than...

BMW Motorrad 2014 Results]]> Airbag Vests Sun, 14 Dec 2014 05:33:05 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/51170/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/51170/ invalid@example.com (Inst) Inst
What I can't seem to find, however, is the exact figure; ie, exactly what is my actuarial risk from motorcycling provided I wear a helmet, as well as a mid-range airbag vest?

I want to get into motorcycling because of the CBR500R and the CBR300; the CBR500R provides a flexible riding platform with fuel economy essentially equivalent to the CBR300, but what's scaring me away right now is the severe...

Airbag Vests]]> 1 The World's Fastest Production Electric Motorcycle - The Lightning LS-218 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 18:23:03 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/51003/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/51003/ invalid@example.com (ALS) ALS

Before you drop $50,000 on that Kawasaki H2R, perhaps you should consider spending $38,000 on a bike that's just as fast AND environmentally friendly - the Lightning LS-218 electric superbike.

You know your bike is fast when it derives its name from its tested top speed, 218 mph. Unlike Kawasaki, who've been a bit coy about the H2's top speed, Lightning is literally hanging that number on their new bike like a badge of honor. On November 12, the company delivered the first purchased model to new owner...

The World's Fastest Production Electric Motorcycle - The Lightning LS-218]]> Harley unveils its first electric motorcycle Wed, 02 Jul 2014 01:18:12 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/50130/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/50130/ invalid@example.com (08EscapeHybrid) 08EscapeHybrid

[fimg=left]http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh19/jay2therescue/gassaver/harley-04-660x495_zpsd40aed07.jpg[/fimg] http://www.wired.com/2014/06/harley-davidson-livewire/

Harley-Davidson is more than a motorcycle, or even a brand. It is an icon, one that brings to mind big, loud bikes ridden by burly men with tattoos and beards. The company has long been known for rumbling V-twin engines and the open road. All of which makes the...

Harley unveils its first electric motorcycle]]> 5 Aerotrunk project Thu, 20 Mar 2014 23:30:40 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/48519/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/48519/ invalid@example.com (low&slow) low&slow But streamlined motorcycles aren't for everyone so in my pursuit to show how to make motorcycles more efficient and useful I decided to work on another, less radical...

Aerotrunk project]]> 15 better mpg Sat, 01 Mar 2014 04:26:51 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49548/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49548/ invalid@example.com (Motorpsycho Jim) Motorpsycho Jim http://www.ehow.com/how_4911241_check-gas-mileage.html
one of the detonation (distortion) indicators when using lower octane fuel, is a drop in mpg. which is what happens to me every time i use 87 octane fuel. note: just because i cant hear engine ping doesnt mean it not happening. just means i cant hear it ping.

2005 suzuki...

better mpg]]> 1 BMW US Motorcycle Sales up 16.5% in 2013 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:12:09 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49239/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49239/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel
Hi All:

BMW Motorrad this morning reported it achieved a 16.5 percent increase in U.S. sales for 2013 – the second highest retail performance on record – with 14,100 units sold in 2013 compared to 12,100 units sold in 2012. Worldwide, BMW Motorrad sales reached a record high for the third year in a row with 115,191 units, up 8.3% over the previous record of 106,358 units in 2012.

BMW Motorrad’s double digit growth in the U.S. was fueled by sales of the new, award-winning water-cooled R 1200 GS enduro. BMW’s best-selling motorcycle...

BMW US Motorcycle Sales up 16.5% in 2013]]> 2 Yet another smaller adventure topic Thu, 09 Jan 2014 06:13:35 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/33432/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/33432/ invalid@example.com (alvaro84) alvaro84 lovenia

I read it painted on the side of a rowboat floating on the incredibly emerald water of the Bled lake, and I felt it'll be the title when I write about our trip to Bled, Slovenia. This is the first time that the both of us (ShiNIN and me) went on a longer trip together, both with our own bikes.

The location: Bled is in the neighbourhood of the Triglav National Park. It's a local center of tourism, but fortunately it wasn't unbearably crowded. Slovenia itself is our Southwest neighbour, and is such a little country that it's even smaller than Hungary which is a...

Yet another smaller adventure topic]]> 65 Low & Slow's Ninja 250 project Sat, 04 Jan 2014 18:34:10 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/42283/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/42283/ invalid@example.com (low&slow) low&slow After about 2 weeks of searching I found a 1999 Kawasaki Ninja 250...

Low & Slow's Ninja 250 project]]> 141 April 2013: BMW Motorrad Records Its Most Successful Sales Month in History Tue, 14 May 2013 14:25:34 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/47596/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/47596/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel
BMW Motorrad sold 14,587 motorcycles or 11.5percent more bikes in April of 2013 than in April of 2012. For the year, BMW Motorrad has sold 39,319 motorcycles and maxi scooters, up 5.0 percent over the January – April 2012 period.

BMW Motorrad sales in the US, Brazil, and Asia have been excellent as the latest iteration of the BMW R 1200 GS proved to be the driving force with 10,883 sold in the first four months of the year.

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