First motorcycles: Daimler "Riding Car"

This motorcycle is part of "Made in America" exhibit (for 2011) at Trev Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition in Vancouver, BC. I highly recommend a visit if you're in town. Although not made in America this one is a great example how the industry got started.


1885 Reitwagen - Daimler "Riding Car"

Prior to the name 'motorcycle' these 'riding cars' were created to test various engines. According to the exhibit this model was not mass produced.

Engine type: combustion principle four stroke
Displacement: 462 cc
Valve train: 1 intake valve, 1 exhaust valve
Transmission: 2 stage pulley sets on output shaft and countershaft
Brakes: hand operated pad brake on the rear wheel
Max speed: 12 km/h

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