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'''Royal Roebuck''' were motorcycles produced between 1902 and 1903. | '''Royal Roebuck''' were motorcycles produced between 1902 and 1903. | ||
The machine was exhibited by [[J. F. James]] at the late-1902 National show. It had a 2.25hp engine fitted vertically into a loop frame, an [[FN]] carburettor, [[North British Rubber Co| Clincher]] tyres and a front [[Crabbe]] brake. | The machine was exhibited by [[J. F. James]] at the late-1902 National show. It had a 2.25hp engine fitted vertically into a loop frame, an [[FN]] carburettor, [[North British Rubber Co| Clincher]] tyres and a front [[Crabbe Brake Co|Crabbe]] brake. | ||
A second model used a 1.75hp [[Kelecom]] engine that was fitted behind the seat pillar. Because of that, the wheelbase was longer. | A second model used a 1.75hp [[Kelecom]] engine that was fitted behind the seat pillar. Because of that, the wheelbase was longer. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:06, 31 December 2015
Royal Roebuck were motorcycles produced between 1902 and 1903.
The machine was exhibited by J. F. James at the late-1902 National show. It had a 2.25hp engine fitted vertically into a loop frame, an FN carburettor, Clincher tyres and a front Crabbe brake.
A second model used a 1.75hp Kelecom engine that was fitted behind the seat pillar. Because of that, the wheelbase was longer.
Sources of Information
The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press 2004 ISBN 1 86126 674 X