Antique Motorcycles

Make      : Royal Enfield

Type       : Bullet

Year       : 1948

CC         : 350

Cylinder  : Unknown

Description

When this Bullet was produced, the Redditch based Royal Enfield firm had been in the motorcycle business for half a century already. In the early days engines from De Dion, Minerva and MAG were used. In the twenties Enfield marketed a successful light two stroke model; most other models had JAP engines. By the end of the twenties the engines were of Enfield?s own design and in 1933 their famous line of sporty ? Bullets? was started. These machines would be produced and further developed till the 1960s. There were 250, 350 and 500 versions, with 2 and 4- valve options. Three valve heads ( twin inlet, single exhaust) were listed in 1935 only.

Make: Royal Enfield

Type       : 182

Year       : 1928

CC         : 976

Cylinder  : Unknown

Description

V-twins have been part of the Royal Enfield range since 1910. Motosacoche, JAP and Vickers engines were built in till the factory decided to start producing its own V-twin engine from the 1925 season. The twin model was sold in two types, the model 180 for the touring version and the model 182 for the sports version with lower handlebars. The 1928 range was the first year of the saddle tank models. A special feature of this model is that both brakes are operated by foot pedals. Max power output is about 27 HP; full Lucas electrics are on board and the machine dition.

Make      : Royal Enfield

Type       : Sports Model 351

Year       : 1927

CC         : 350

Cylinder  : 1

Description

Royal Enfield ca. 1927 346 cc OHV ?Sports Model 351? frame # 15061 engine # 3528 Y

The Redditch based Royal Enfield firm entered the motorcycle business as early as 1898:
In the early days engines from De Dion powered their tricycles and quadricycles; Minerva supplied the power for the first motorized cycles.
In the years before WW I the company was very successful with light Motosacoche-engined V twins.
These machines were equipped with the famous Enfield two-speed gear, involving twin primary chains.
In the rear wheel hub a rubber cush drive was fitted, to take the punch out of the chaindrive.
This feature was to be incorporated into all Royal Enfields until the very end.
In the 1914 Junior TT eight out of nine Royal Enfield twins finished, with a very creditable five in the first twenty places.

Directly after the Great War Enfield marketed two successful models: the light 2 ? HP two stroke and the V-twin sidecar machine.
Later in the twenties the range was expanded with single cylinder four stroke models.
Features of this 346 cc sports model include aluminium piston, 5 ? internal expanding brakes and close ratio 3 speed Sturmey Archer gearbox.

This is a well-restored example of a lively vintage sports single.

Make: Royal Enfield

Type: 201 2,5 HP

Year: 1923

CC: 225

Cylinder: 1

Description

Royal Enfield 1923 Model 201 2 ¼ HP 225 cc two stroke frame # 5983 engine # E5592

The Redditch based Royal Enfield firm entered the motorcycle business as early as 1898. In the early days engines from De Dion powered their tricycles and quadricycles; Minerva supplied the power for the first motorized cycles. In the years before WW I the company was very successful with light Motosacoche-engined V twins. These machines were equipped with the famous Enfield two-speed gear, involving twin primary chains. In the rear wheel hub a rubber cush drive was fitted, to take the punch out of the chaindrive. This feature was to be incorporated into all Royal Enfields until the very end. In the 1914 Junior TT eight out of nine Royal Enfield twins finished, with a very creditable five in the first twenty places.

Directly after the Great War Enfield marketed two successful models: the light 2 ¼ HP two stroke and the V-twin sidecar machine. Actually the little two stroke had already been presented to the public in 1914, but due to the war few machines were made before 1919. The machine’s frame is remarkable in that the top rail is set at an angle down from the headstock to the saddle tube. This gives a low saddle position without the necessity to bend (and weaken) the top tube. This arrangement also results in a handsome, wedge shaped petrol tank. The power from the engine is transmitted through Enfield’s own two speed gear and the handsome little machine has comfortable sprung footboards and leg shields. Note the typical “tram handle” gear change lever.

Make: Royal Enfield

Type: TS

Year: 1922

CC: 225

Cylinder: 1cil tt

Description

The first Royal Enfield motorised tricycles and quadricycles were equipped with De Dion Bouton engines and left the factory as early as 1898. Other propietary engines used in Royal Enfields in the early 1900s were Minerva and MAG. During the boom in the years after the Great War, when the demand for cheap and reliable transport was huge, Royal Enfield marketed a lightweight, yet adequately powered model. Many factories offered lightweight models, but the 225cc Royal Enfield had some features that made it stand out among its competitors: 2 speed gearbox, footboards with legshields and chain drive.

Make: Royal Enfield

Type       : TS

Year       : 1921

CC         : 225

Cylinder  : 1cil tt

Description

The first Royal Enfield motorised tricycles and quadricycles were equipped with De Dion Bouton engines and left the factory as early as 1898. Other propietary engines used in Royal Enfields in the early 1900s were Minerva and MAG. During the boom in the years after the Great War, when the demand for cheap and reliable transport was huge, Royal Enfield marketed a lightweight, yet adequately powered model. Many factories offered lightweight models, but the 225cc Royal Enfield had some features that made it stand out among its competitors: 2 speed gearbox, footboards with legshields and chain drive.