1947 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

1947 Motorcycle and Scooter Models

A guide to motorcycle gas mileage (MPG and L/100km) and efficiency.
Total Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide is your guide to motorcycle and scooter fuel economy in MPG and L/100km.
Over 5500 bikes by year, manufacturer and model from 1934 to today.
1947 Motorcycle MPG Fuel Economy Guide
World Changing Event: October 14, 1947 – The United States Air Force test pilot, Captain Chuck Yeager, flies a Bell X-1 rocket plane faster than the speed of sound, the first time it has been accomplished.

1947 Motorcycle and Scooter Models

Year
Manufacturer
Model
Engine Size (cc) /Cyl
Average MPG
Average L/100km
Source
Indian
Chief Roadmaster
1212/2
38.0 MPG
6.2 L/100km
Nimbus
Type C
746/4
55.0 MPG
4.3 L/100km

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Posted on September 18, 2025 by Michael Le Pard

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