| 1938 Brough-Superior SS100 |
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The 1938 Brough-Superior SS100 was made in Great Britain. It featured an air-cooled, 50o vee-twin four stroke engine. The ignition is by a Lucas magneto. The engine was rated at 45 b.h.p. at 5,000 r.p.m. The engine displacement was 981cc based upon a bore and stroke of 85.5 X 85.5mm. Fuel was supplied via a single Amal carburetor, with twin float chambers. Getting the power to the ground was by a Norton four speed transmission. The suspension featured a front Castle leading link forks with a plunger rear. Braking was accomplished by front and rear Royal Enfield drums. The motorcycle weighed in at 425 pounds. Top speed for the bike was 100 m.p.h. |
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According to the museum's fact sheet "Brough-Superiors, (pronounced "bruf") were advertised as the "Rolls-Royce of motorcycles". Actually, these machines were assembled from parts sourced from various manufacturers, always using the highest quality components. The Brough-Superior was the choice of machines of T.E. Lawrence (of Arabia) who owned five examples during his lifetime. The SS100 was the most expensive model, using a Matchless overhead valve moter. Other models used side-valve Matchless or overhead vales J.A.P. V-twins." |
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