Posted below are some compilation of the antique world bikes. Dedicated to bike lovers...
1. Indian:
Debut: 1919
Country of Origin: USA
Engine: 990cc V-twin 4 stroke
Power Output: 7 hp (rated)
Valves: Side valves
Fuel System: Carburetor
Transmission: 3 speed gearbox; chain primary and final drive
Suspension: (front) leaf-sprung training link ;( rear) rigid
Brakes: (front) none; (rear) internal and external brakes acting on one drum
Wheels: Wire
Maximum speed: 40 mph
2. Brough Superior
Debut: 1925
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Engine: 988cc JAP four-stroke V-twin
Power Output: 45 hp@4500rpm
Valves: side valves
Fuel System: single carburetor
Transmission: 3 speed hand controlled gearbox; chain final drive
Suspension: (front) Castle leading-link forks; rear rigid
Brakes: (front) drum; (rear) drum
Wheels: wire beaded-edge 3.00x20 in
Weight: 440 lb
Maximum speed: 105 mph
3. Moto Guzzi
Debut: 1927
Country of Origin: Italy
Engine: 499cc four stroke horizontal single cylinder
Power Output: 17 hp @ 4200 rpm
Valve gear: overhead pushrod
Fuel System: Single Amac carburetor
Transmission: 3 speed gearbox in unit with engine, chain final drive
Suspension: (front) girder forks ;( rear) rigid
Brakes: drum
Wheels: 19 in wire
Maximum speed: 75 mph
Weight: 287 lb
4. Terrot
Debut: 1936
Country of Origin: France
Engine: 346cc four stroke single cylinder
Power Output: 30 hp @ 6000 rpm
Valve: overhead valves with hairpin valve springs
Fuel System: Twin choke Amal carburetor for petrol, benzole or alcohol
Transmission: 4 speed gearbox; chain final drive
Suspension: (front) girder forks
Brakes: (rear) rigid
Wheels: wire
Maximum speed: 95 mph
Weight: 220 lb
5. Gilera
Debut: 1937
Country of Origin: Italy
Engine: 492cc water cooled transverse four stroke four cylinder
Power Output: 80 hp @ 9000 rpm
Valve: twin overhead camshafts, gear driven
Fuel System: Weber carburetor and Roots supercharger
Transmission: 4 speed gearbox; chain final drive
Suspension: (front) parallel link ;( rear) pivoted fork with friction dampers
Brakes: (front) drum ;( rear) drum
Wheels: (front) 3.00x21 in ;( rear) 3.25x20 in
Maximum speed: 140 mph
Weight: 400 lb
To be contd...
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