There are 22 BMW F650GS parked at fuelly and seem to get around 60 mpg which would be the lowest number for a CBR250R while canyon racing. Most CBR riders that ride with traffic break 70 mpg and you can buy two Hondas and all of your gear for the price of one BMW. The only other highway ready bike made that can beat the CBR250R on fuel economy is the CBR125R which was never sold in the US but can be imported from Canada or other countries world wide. They can get about 85 mpg. If you don't have highway travel in your commute, a Honda SH150i scooter has a top speed of 65mph and can get 90 mpg.
I have a lifetime average of 86 mpg US over 1600 miles on my CBR250R at 67 mph. The CBR250R is a no brainer for a work horse highway commuter my Ninja250R can't touch it for fuel economy or comfort, and the $4000 price tag is a steal. It is very comfortable and feels like a real motorcycle at highway speed, unlike some of the little cruiser 250s. If your credit is good, you can ride the bike away with nothing down and 1.9% for 3 years. No tax, tags, riding gear, nothing. All rolled into the loan. I expect the pricing to go up next year once the word of this new bike gets out.
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