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The Yamaha SR400 (1978–2021) and SR500 (1978–1999) are single-cylinder, air-cooled, two-passenger motorcycles manufactured in Japan by Yamaha Motor Company as a street version of the Yamaha XT500, with a standard riding posture and styling recalling the Universal Japanese Motorcycles of the 1970s.
It was expensive to produce and, [5] with no parts interchangeable with any other Triumph motorcycle, there was no way to spread the costs out. [3] The heavyweight motorcycle/sidecar market for which the 6/1 had been developed was giving way to light motor cars like the Austin Seven, the Morris Eight, and Triumph's own Super 9. [8]
The fastest model, with a top speed of 36 mph (58 km/h). Lighting system. Several deluxe variants with white-wall tires and red seats and grips were also made. 671: Similar to 670, except with lower gear ratio and slower speed and possibly, after 1968, a rear grab bar. 675: Same frame and engine as 670, however, gearing was lower. Was released ...
Top speed: 110 mph (177.0 km/h)(est) [1]: 124–127 Power: 45 hp (33.6 kW) @ 5200 rpm: Transmission: 4-speed: Frame type: diamond Series A box section backbone Series B, C tubular backbone Series D: Suspension: cantilever rear Brampton girder fork or Vincent Girdraulic front: Brakes: dual 7 in (180 mm) single leading shoe (SLS) drums front/rear ...
The Triumph Ricardo was a British single-cylinder motorcycle manufactured by the Triumph Engineering Co Ltd between 1921 and 1928. Named after engine designer Sir Harry Ricardo it featured an innovative four valve head design and was capable of over 70 mph, set three world speed records [1] and won a gold medal in the 1923 International Six Day Trial.
The Yamaha TY80 is a trials-styled motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Company from 1974 to 1984. It was part of a range that included the TY50P, TY50M, TY125, TY175 and TY250. It was part of a range that included the TY50P, TY50M, TY125, TY175 and TY250.
A 1965 Bronco model was advertised for US$379, which would be US$ 2,580 in 2009 dollars, and touted as "America's most popular and reliable lightweight motorcycle." [ 4 ] Bronco versions in 85 cc (5.2 cu in) (1959–62) and 98 cc (6.0 cu in) (1959–63) had also been produced.
Erling Poppe's design was originally based on a captured BMW R75 but so soon after the end of the war BSA did not want the S series to look too "German", so an in-line OHC parallel twin was designed instead of a flat twin "across the frame". Serious problems with vibration made the new Sunbeam bikes uncomfortable to ride and the initial ...