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'''Imperial''' was a motorcycle produced between 1914 and 1915, in Saltley, Birmingham. | '''Imperial''' was a motorcycle produced between 1914 and 1915, in Saltley, Birmingham. | ||
The machine had a 269cc two-stroke [[Imperial Metro|Metro]] engine with the option of a single- or two-speed transmission, using either direct-belt drive or a combination of chain and belt. It was fitted with either [[Brampton | The machine had a 269cc two-stroke [[Imperial Metro|Metro]] engine with the option of a single- or two-speed transmission, using either direct-belt drive or a combination of chain and belt. It was fitted with either [[Brampton Fittings|Brampton]] ''Biflex'' or [[Druid]] forks. | ||
Although the model continued into 1915, war time was a bad period in which to launch a new make, so it was soon gone from the market. | Although the model continued into 1915, war time was a bad period in which to launch a new make, so it was soon gone from the market. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:06, 9 January 2013
Imperial was a motorcycle produced between 1914 and 1915, in Saltley, Birmingham.
The machine had a 269cc two-stroke Metro engine with the option of a single- or two-speed transmission, using either direct-belt drive or a combination of chain and belt. It was fitted with either Brampton Biflex or Druid forks.
Although the model continued into 1915, war time was a bad period in which to launch a new make, so it was soon gone from the market.
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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