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Ariel 'Leader' motorcycle

1963

Zenith-Gradua motor bicycle, 1920

1920

Ariel Square Four motorcycle

1959

Levis 2.25 h.p. two stroke motor cycle, 1916

1916

Velocette LE200 motorcycle

1955

Airspring Motor Cycle, c. 1909

1909

New Hudson Autocycle

1955

Ariel Motor Tricycle

1898-1899

Single Cylinder Shaft Driven Motor Cycle

1909

Raleigh Moped Bicycle, 1959

1959

Ner-a-Car B-Series Motor Bicycle

1925

Triumph Model H Motorcycle

1917

N.S.U. Quickly Moped

1961

O.E.C. Motor Bicycle, 1930

1930

Werner Motor Cycle, 1899

1899

Triumph Motor Cycle Sidecar Outfit

1913

Michaux-Perreaux steam motor cycle scale model

1868

Indian Motorcycle, 1911

1911

Avro monocar motorcycle

1926

N.S.U. Quickly 49cc Moped

1961

Wolfmuller Petrol Motor Bicycle, 1894

1894

A.J.S. Twin-Cylinder Motor Cycle, 1924

1924

A.B.C. Scootamota Motor Scooter

1920-1921

Raleigh 'Wisp' Moped

1967

Harley-Davidson Combination Motorcycle

1925

Yamaha XS1100 Motorcycle

1978

M21 Motorcycle and Sidecar

1958

New Imperial Motor Cycle, 1935

1935

Corgi Motorcycle, 1948

1948

Lamaudiere Motor Cycle

1902

Gadabout Motor Scooter

1948

B.S.A. Sloper 500cc Motor Cycle, 1927

1927

P. and M. Motorcycle, 1911

1911

Douglas Dragonfly Motor Cycle, 1956

1956

Brough Superior 11-50 Motorcycle with Sidecar

1935

Steam Motor Cycle

1912

B.S.A. Twin-Cylinder Motor Cycle and Sidecar, 1922

1922

F.N. 3 h.p. 4-cylinder motor cycle, 1905

1905

De Dion Bouton motor tricycle

1898

Rudge-Whitworth 3.5 hp motorcycle, 1911

1911
Vespa Sportique scooter, 1965

Vespa Sportique scooter, 1965

1965
Werner 2 h.p. motor bicycle, 1902-3, with accumulator ignition, spray carburettor. Pedals, crank and chain missing. This model marks a major step in the development of the practical motorcycle. The location of the engine at the bottom bracket of the frame provided the best solution to problems of weight distribution and frame strength. In addition, the engine was actually built in to the frame, rather than simply being clipped on. The engine is a 262 cc, four-stroke unit with an automatic inlet valve and the De Dion-Bouton system of coil ignition. Lubrication is by hand pump. There is no clutch, and pedalling gear would originally have been fitted for starting and for assisting the engine where necessary.

Werner motor bicycle

1902-1903
'Junior' Triumph, 2-stroke, 2.25 h.p. motorcycle, c. 1914-1918. These motorcycles were also affectionately known as the ‘Baby’ Triumph. They first started being produced in 1913 to satisfy the growing demand for economical lightweight motorcycles, and were so successful production continued until 1925. The later models were fitted with a clutch and kick-start, though models like this had neither and had to be started by sitting astride and ‘paddling’ off. These motorcycles also still carried the common Triumph feature of the front fork rocking about a single pivot.

Junior Triumph motorcycle

1914-1918
Douglas 2.75 h.p. motor cycle, 1914

Douglas 2.75 h.p. motor cycle, 1914

1914
De Dion Bouton motor tricycle, 1899, plus a collection of components. This represents one of the most successful forms of early motor tricycle. The engine develops 1.75 h.p. which drives the tricycle at speeds of over 25 m.p.h.

De Dion Bouton Motor tricycle and a collection of components

1899
Velocette Valiant motor cycle, 1959. The Valiant was launched in 1956 at the Earls Court motorcycle show. It was intended to combine the ‘civilized’ virtues of the LE Velocette with a sporting appeal for the younger rider. The Valiant had many of the LE’s features but was designed to be faster with a top speed 60mph. At the time this Valiant was made, in 1959, Veloce also released their entry to the scooter market, the Velocette Veeline. This was generally considered to be a Valiant but with a dolphin fairing and was produced until 1961. The Valiant faired slightly longer and was finally withdrawn in 1963.

Velocette Valiant motor cycle

1959
Royal Enfield 8 h.p. motor cycle and sidecar, 1921

Royal Enfield 8 h.p. motor cycle and sidecar, 1921

1921
Coventry-Eagle Pullman motor-cycle, 1936. Object consists of two parts. The m/cycle is out on loan, and a lamp from this machine is located at Blythe House(B/FF31/N17E/E/04/LTT).

Coventry-Eagle Pullman motor-cycle

1936
Royal Enfield "Super Meteor" solo motor cycle fitted with an anti-lock braking system. With 16mm film.

Royal Enfield "Super Meteor" solo motor cycle

Douglas B28 2.75 hp motorcycle, 1928, with pump and 2 nickelled stands

Douglas motorcycle

1928