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* The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press | * 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 | ||
* The Engineer of 18th May 1900 p527 | * The Engineer of 18th May 1900 p527 | ||
Revision as of 11:47, 28 August 2007
Kynoch Limited of Witton, Birmingham produced motorcycles from 1904 to 1913
- 1900 Illustrated pamphlet describing the patent roller bearing for shafting
- 1904 They began with a model fitted with a 2.75hp engine and chain drive. They also built a couple of machines for Hayden, with fuel carried in the frame tubes. The machine also had rear suspension and was powered by a Simms engine.
- For several years there was no more mention of Kynoch.
- 1912 The firm re-appeared with a model fitted with a 3.5hp JAP or Precision engine, BSA two-speed gear or free-engine option, and Druid forks.
- 1913 Only JAP engines were used, either a 4hp single or a 6hp twin, driving a Sturmey-Archer three-speed hub gear. The machine had belt final drive and the single was also listed with direct-belt drive.
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
- The Engineer of 18th May 1900 p527