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.

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