Cyclone Board Track Racer 1915

Engine: A 61 cubic-inch (996cc) 45-degree V-twin with a shaft and bevel-gear-driven single overhead camshaft (SOHC) and hemispherical combustion chambers. Power: The engine produced a powerful 45 horsepower at 5,500 RPM, which was an extraordinary figure for the era. Performance: Capable of speeds over 100 mph, with a recorded speed of 111.1 mph in 1914. Frame: A lightweight, basic frame with a leaf-spring front fork and a rigid rear. Brakes: Board track racers like the Cyclone famously featured no brakes whatsoever. Transmission: Single-speed with a foot-operated clutch. Ignition: Bosch magneto ignition with twist-grip controls for carburetor and ignition advance.