A to Z Reference Archives - The Classic Motorcycle

Reference: A to Z classic reference: Glas – GYS

18th November 2011 rrosenthal A to Z Reference

Barr and Stroud engined Grindlay Peerless v-twin from 1924 Glas 1951-56 Germany A range of 123cc, 148cc and 197cc Ilo two-stroke engined scooters with tiny 8in wheels and bulbous bodywork from Hans Glas, the same

Reference: A to Z classic reference: Williamson – Yamaguchi

18th November 2011 rrosenthal A to Z Reference

The Williamson flat twin was offered with the options of air or water cooling Williamson 1912-20 UK Family links tied in early Williamson production with the Douglas family who ran the famous Bristol maker of

Reference: A to Z classic reference: Peugeot – Phoenix

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Late Fifties Peugeot moped Peugeot 1899-Present France Today a renowned car and commercial vehicle maker, and also leaders in the twist and go scooter/moped marketplace. Considering their world standing, it seems impossible to believe the

Reference: A to Z classic reference: Cyc-Auto – CZ

18th November 2011 rrosenthal A to Z Reference

125cc Jawa-CZ Cyc-Auto 1934-56 UK If you’re into autocycles and fancy something a little different thank Mr Wellington Butt for the Cyc-Auto. The engine, with its crankshaft in line with the frame, drives a reduction

Reference: A to Z classic reference: Suzuki – Syphax

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Ernst Degner in action on a Suzuki during 1962 50cc TT Suzuki 1952 – Japan Born in Hamamatsu during 1887, Michio Suzuki founded his business in 1909 to manufacture silk weaving looms. Almost two decades

Reference: A to Z classic reference: Motosacoche – Mustang

18th November 2011 rrosenthal A to Z Reference

Early example of Munch Mammot Motosacoche 1901-1956 Switzerland An Acacias, Geneva-based company who built complete motorcycles and later supplied proprietary engines. Founded c1899 by Swiss brothers Henri and Arman Dufaux, who took out patents in

Reference: A to Z classic reference: BAC – Beardmore Precision

18th November 2011 rrosenthal A to Z Reference

1908 Bat 7hp V twin BAC 1951-53 UK After the Bond Minibyke design and production was taken over by Ellis of Leeds, the Bond Aircraft and Engineering Company built two conventional but very small motorcycles

Reference: A to Z classic reference: Romeo – Royal Eagle

18th November 2011 rrosenthal A to Z Reference

The pre-WWII four cylinder Gilera racer, based on the Rondine Romeo 1969-75 Italy Maker of 50cc Minarelli-engined ultralightweights. Odd examples of the motorcycle and moped like machines find their way out of Italy. Rondine (Dates

Reference: A to Z classic reference: K125 – Kerry

18th November 2011 rrosenthal A to Z Reference

Kawasaki GPZ900R was the bench mark sports machine of the eighties K125 1940s-1950s Russia Yet another copy of the DKW125. Modestly priced survivors have appeared since the end of the East/West divide. Spares will be

Reference: A to Z classic reference: Gilera – Giulietta

18th November 2011 rrosenthal A to Z Reference

Geoff Duke shows his class in the early 1950s on a works four cylinder Gilera Gilera 1909 – Italy Born in December 1887, Guiseppe Gilera began making motorcycles in 1909 after gaining engineering expertise at