
1955 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.

World Changing Event: Cars. As the world enters a golden age of prosperity cars, homes and fashion become of greater importance to the public. This new 1955 Plymouth “6” Belvedere Club Sedan is 17 feet long, features a 167hp V8, full view windshield, automatic transmission all at a low price. Plymouth’s slogan “See it..drive it…today at your Plymouth dealer’s…a great new car for the YOUNG AT HEART” was spot on for the day.
1955 Motorcycle and Scooter Models
Year
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Manufacturer
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Model
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Engine Size (cc) /Cyl
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Average MPG
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Average L/100km
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Source
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BMW
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R50
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R50/2
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R50S
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R50US
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53.5 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R60
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53.0 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R60/2
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53.0 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R60US
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53.0 MPG
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4.4 L/100km
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BMW
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R69
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51.5 MPG
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4.6 L/100km
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BMW
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R69S
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51.5 MPG
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4.6 L/100km
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BMW
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R69US
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51.5 MPG
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4.6 L/100km
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Nimbus
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Type C
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746/4
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55.0 MPG
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4.3 L/100km
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Rikuo
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RQ750
|
747/2
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37.5 MPG
|
6.3 L/100km
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Vincent
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Black Prince
|
998/2
|
49.0 MPG
|
4.8 L/100km
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Posted on September 18, 2025 by Michael Le Pard