Showing posts with label 1912. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1912. Show all posts
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
1912 Big Four Norton
Sent by Martin
Whilst looking for something else in a 1912 Motorcyclist's Handbook, I found this rather fine Norton which is a Big Four with Roc 2 speed hub. The picture looks odd because there is no belt fitted at the time the picture was taken.
Whilst looking for something else in a 1912 Motorcyclist's Handbook, I found this rather fine Norton which is a Big Four with Roc 2 speed hub. The picture looks odd because there is no belt fitted at the time the picture was taken.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
1912 3 1/2 HP Norton
One of the most famous Nortons ever, 'The Old Miracle'; again a brilliantly clear postcard contributed by Martin from the USA. As Martin remarked, little can be said about this bike that has not been said already. It's a 1912 3 1/2 HP model with a 500cc side valve engine and direct belt drive that secured some 112 speed records before the first World War with a top speed of over 80mph. Note the incorrect 'Curly N' logo on the tank.
Below a pictures of a similar 3 1/2 HP machine.
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