Excelsior, based in Coventry, was a British bicycle, motorcycle and car maker.They were Britain’s first motorcycle manufacturer, starting production of their own ‘motor-bicycle’ in 1896.
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Initially they had premises at Lower Ford Street, Coventry, and 287-295 Stoney Stanton Road, Hillfields, Coventry, Warwickshire before moving to Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham in 1921.read more: classic-motorcycle.com
This sturdy bike is equipped with a 548cc Blackburne engine, heavy duty four bolt Sturmey Archer three speed gearbox, senspray carburetor and a massive flywheel to make sure that the engine runs very smooth. Special feature on this bike is the three bolt detachable cylinder head.
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This fine running chain-cum-belt Excelsior has been restored to highest possible standard the paint is perfect and the stripping is painted as well how it should be. The white paint gives the motorcycle a noble appearance.
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Excelsior
- Model: 4 ¼hp
- Year: c. 1922
- Displacement: 548 ccm
- Cylinder: 1 Blackburne
- Engine type: 4-stroke / sv
- Bore / Stroke: 85 x 97 mm
- Power: 14hp @ 3600 RPM
- Compression Ratio: 1:4.8
- Frame number: 450
- Engine number: FD128
