A to Z Reference

Reference: A to Z classic reference: Jawa – Jupiter

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18th November 2011

Juckes 350cc ohv was one of last machines made Jawa 1929 – Czechoslovakia Like BSA and FN, Jawas were produced […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: Douglas – DSK

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18th November 2011

Douglas Dragonfly was last throw of dice Douglas 1908-57 UK One of the most successful and versatile motorcycle manufacturers ever. […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: Ariel

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18th November 2011

Ariel Square Four was remarkable and remains sought after Ariel 1902 (1898)-70 UK Some enthusiasts joke that the name Ariel […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: Triumph

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18th November 2011

1905 Triumph 5hp classic motorcycle Triumph 1902–present UK For over a century Triumph as a brand has weathered recessions, two […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: Rex and Rex Acme – Rikuo

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18th November 2011

Rex’s tricar was popular between 1903 and 1906 Rex and Rex Acme 1900-33 UK Modern history books tell us Rex […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: New Imperial – Norman

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18th November 2011

New Imperial 146cc Unit Minor New Imperial 1901-03 and 1911-39 UK Myths, myths and even more myths form part of […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: Jackson-Rotrax – JAP

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18th November 2011

Star of the 1908 Stanley Show, the PL Renouf designed James Safety with for the first time a James engine […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: DKW – Dot

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18th November 2011

1974 rotary-engined DKW W2000 DKW 1919-81 Germany From the late Twenties until WWII, DKW was the most influential two-stroke motorcycle […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: AJW – Ardie

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18th November 2011

Ambassador Popular 197cc, built from 1950-55 AJW 1926-77 UK Financed by his family’s printing works, Arthur Jack Wheaton (Jack) built […]
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Reference: A to Z classic reference: Thorough – Trans-AMA

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18th November 2011

John Tickle with his dohc racer, the T5 Thorough c1902-03 UK Pioneer assembler that used a small range of proprietary […]
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