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'''Victoria''' of Dennistoun, Glasgow | '''Victoria''' of Dennistoun, Glasgow | ||
* Produced | * Produced motorcycles from 1902 to 1928. | ||
* 1902 The company made their own frames to carry bought-in engines and other components. The machines were typical of the era, but of excellent quality. Gradually, over the years, they improved technically. | * 1902 The company made their own frames to carry bought-in engines and other components. The machines were typical of the era, but of excellent quality. Gradually, over the years, they improved technically. | ||
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* The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle by Peter Henshaw. Published 2007. ISBN 978 1 8401 3967 9 | * The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle by Peter Henshaw. Published 2007. ISBN 978 1 8401 3967 9 | ||
* [http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/euro/brands/victoria_uk.htm] Cyber Motor Cycles web site | * [http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/euro/brands/victoria_uk.htm] Cyber Motor Cycles web site | ||
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Victoria of Dennistoun, Glasgow
- Produced motorcycles from 1902 to 1928.
- 1902 The company made their own frames to carry bought-in engines and other components. The machines were typical of the era, but of excellent quality. Gradually, over the years, they improved technically.
- 1908 At the late-Stanley show they exhibited a lightweight, two-stroke model. It had a 143cc engine, Ruthardt magneto and the option of a drop frame to provide a ladies' model. They were still very conventional in style.
- 1915 The same range continued into that year, but wartime brought a halt to production.
- Post-war. They offered a small range using 147cc and 247cc Villiers engines, plus a choice of transmission.
- 1924 The range was augmented with the addition of four-stroke models using JAP engines.
- 1925 Engines used were Villiers 147cc, 247cc and 343cc, plus 293cc, 596cc JAP. All had three speeds, but only three had all-chain drive.
- 1928 The line ran on, little altered, until this year.
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 Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle by Peter Henshaw. Published 2007. ISBN 978 1 8401 3967 9
- [1] Cyber Motor Cycles web site