Launched in 1957 as the Model 3TA, then called the "Twenty one", was the first of the Triumph unit construction twin cylinder motorcycles.With a capacity of 349 cc, the engine is a classic Edward Turner design with a twin gear driven camshafts, a 360 degree crankshaft and twin plunger oil pump.The cylinder block is cast iron with an alloy head and ..
The Honda CB450 was the first 'big' Honda Motorcycle with a 444cc 180° straight twin, dual overhead cam engine producing 43-45 horsepower (more than 100 HP/ litre). Appearing first as a 1965 four-speed K0 model, and 5 speed transmission in the 1968 K1 model. K0 models, often known as 'Black Bomber', were notable for their distinctive large chrome-s..
Considered one of the greatest lightweight sport bikes of the 1950's and 1960's, the Elite was powered by a 200cc single cylinder SOHC engine driving through a four speed gearbox.The 200 Elite was introduced in 1959, developed by boring the 175-cc motor by 5 mm, to a capacity of 204 cc.Top speed was boosted to 87 mph, and the 245-pound Elite genera..
BMWs line of horizontally opposed shaft drive flat twins were the cycles of choice for many motorcycle tourers.The design provided an inherently smooth-running cycle and the German engineering made it reliable. This R60 model lasted from 1955 to 1969.At the end of 1954, BMW dropped its existing trio of flat twins - the R51/3, R67/2 and R68 - replac..
This Italian-made Aermacchi Chimera is made in the 1950s and early sixties. The Chimera was sleek, chic and packaged in a jazzy space age design and was equipped with alloy body panels and monoshock rear suspension. Built from 1956 to 1964, production was low, with only 119 of the 175cc models and 177 of the larger 250cc machines rolling out of Ae..
A 2 owner bike, this model has the 3-speed Villiers/AMC 15T 2-stroke engine and 6V electrics from flywheel magneto with contact breakers and direct lighting. It is mechanically the same as the Francis Barnett 96, which was just badged separately by AMC at the time.The bike was last ridden in 1973, last run in 1989 and the indicated mileage of 10227..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM’s Monaco event, May 11-12, 2012. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmauctions.com/Monaco. Chassis No.DM450M3/700936Estimate:€ 3,000 - € 4,000 OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVESpecifications: 436 cc SOHC single, five speeds..For the complete descrip..