Saturday 4 June 2011

First motorcycles: Pierce Four

1911 Pierce Four


America's first inline four cylinder engine.
Manufactured by Pierce Cycle Co Buffalo, NY this motorcycle had massive frame compared to it's typical counterparts which had bicycle frames.






Engine type: air cooled inline four cylinder
Displacement: 696 cc (42 ci)
Valve train: overhead valve
Transmission: 1 speed
Brakes: negligible

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