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most_innovative_motorcycles [2021/10/25 19:32] rapidplatypus [Quasar] |
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===== Scott ===== | ===== Scott ===== | ||
- | Alfred Scott transformed the two-stroke engine from a low-performance utility to a high-performance engine that shaped the motorcycle industry. Scott' | + | Alfred Scott transformed the two-stroke engine from a low-performance utility to a high-performance engine that shaped the motorcycle industry. Scott' |
===== Vespa 150 TAP ===== | ===== Vespa 150 TAP ===== | ||
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- | The bike is powered by 16 Kawasaki two-stroke three-cylinder KH250 engines, which are placed in six banks of eight. This engine, which has a gigantic capacity of 4200cc, uses a whole 125cc single-cylinder two-stroke donkey engine as a beginning | + | The bike is powered by 16 Kawasaki two-stroke three-cylinder KH250 engines, which are placed in six banks of eight. This engine, which has a gigantic capacity of 4200cc, uses a whole 125cc single-cylinder two-stroke donkey engine as a starter |
===== Michaux-Perreaux Steam Velicipde ===== | ===== Michaux-Perreaux Steam Velicipde ===== | ||
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- | In stark contrast to the airy Imme design, the Czech Bohmerland, which was built from 1925 to 1939, was designed for heavy-duty, rigorous use. The enormous steel double cradle structure housed a 598cc single-cylinder OHV Liebisch four stroke engine, and the top rails of the frame extended all the way back past the back wheel. To conserve weight on the very long wheelbase motorcycles, | + | In stark contrast to the airy Imme design, the Czech Bohmerland, which was built from 1925 to 1939, was designed for heavy-duty, rigorous use. The enormous steel double cradle structure housed a 598cc single-cylinder OHV Liebisch four stroke engine, and the top rails of the frame extended all the way back past the back wheel. To conserve weight on the very long wheelbase motorcycles, |
===== Ascot Pullin ===== | ===== Ascot Pullin ===== |