Yes, Honda makes a few motorcycles that have excellent fuel economy. We said they ruled the roost in this category, did we not? The CB500X is an excellent machine. It’s part of a trio of bikes, including the CB500F and the CBR500R, but for now, let’s focus on the CB500X. This one comes with a 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke engine, which is a set of adjectives you’ll likely see a few more times on this list. It has a max speed of 113 MPH, strong braking performance, excellent dynamics, and more.Â
The claimed fuel economy for this one is 78.5 MPG, although most reviews struggled to get it over 70 MPG. Rider numbers put modern versions of the bike at around 66 to 67 MPG on average with a few reaching as high as 77 MPG. That’s just a bit better than the aforementioned NC750X, which is why it beats it out on this list. In addition to its high fuel economy, the CB500X also sports a 4.7-gallon fuel tank. That means this thing can go well over 250 miles on a single tank, which makes it great for road trips.Â
The 2023 Honda CB500X starts at $7,299 before fees, making it a reasonable choice in terms of performance and cost. Curiously, the 2023 model only comes in one color, which Honda calls Pearl Organic Green. There are some extras you can consider, but none of them affect the performance of the bike. For the record, the Honda Rebel 500 also gets similar fuel economy for a little less money.
