Peugeot played a major role in the early motorcycles in Europe. It was made very early motorcycles with V-twin in favor of design and performance. The Peugeot has 380cc with direct drive with a belt. It is equipped with a Bosch ignition magneto, Claudel carburetor, Luxor tail light and a Truffault suspension fork. This bike is a fine runner.
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In 1910 Peugeot brought out a light V- twin motorcycle that was to become an enormous success. The “Moto Légère MD” was equipped with a 333 cc 45 degree V-twin engine with automatic inlet valves, direct belt transmission, Bosch magneto, single lever Claudel carburettor and Truffault front forks.
The little machine proved easy to start, easy to handle and was very reliable. Moreover, it weighed only 40 kgs and was able to sustain a practical running speed of 60 km/h. For model year 1913 the bore was enlarged from 70 to 80 mm which resulted in a capacity of 380 cc and a speed of 70 km/h.
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The machine has 2 brakes on the rear wheel which are applied by levers on the handlebars. The Claudel carburettor is operated by a single lever on the right side of the handlebars; on that side we also find the valve lifter.
