1949 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Guide

A guide to motorcycle gas mileage (MPG and L/100km) and efficiency

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.

1949 Motorcycle MPG Fuel Economy Guide
World Changing Event: April 4, 1949 – The North Atlantic Treaty is signed in Washington, D.C., creating the NATO defense alliance. The NATO organization constitutes a system of collective defence whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party.

 

1949 Motorcycle and Scooter Models

 

Year
Manufacturer
Model
Engine Size (cc) /Cyl
Average MPG
Average L/100km
Source
Ariel
Square Four
997/4
47.5 MPG
4.9 L/100km
Gilera
Saturno Sport
499/1
59.0 MPG
4.0 L/100km
Harley-Davidson
FLH
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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