the very first superbike

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  • Paul Pless
    pinko commie tree hugger
    • Oct 2003
    • 124950
    #1

    the very first superbike

    The SS100 prototype, referred to as 'Shop Bike' by George Brough. . .

    Simpler is better, except when complicated looks really cool.
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    • Paul Pless
      pinko commie tree hugger
      • Oct 2003
      • 124950
      #2
      Re: the very first superbike

      The Crucible of Speed
      http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/01/01/the-crucible-of-speed-first-superbike-motorcycle-built-by-george-brough/
      Simpler is better, except when complicated looks really cool.

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        • Paul Pless
          pinko commie tree hugger
          • Oct 2003
          • 124950
          #3
          Re: the very first superbike

          dude, everything is a debate with you. . .
          Simpler is better, except when complicated looks really cool.

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            • Phillip Allen
              new member
              • May 2002
              • 63618
              #4
              Re: the very first superbike

              outa be outlawed... if one life can be saved it would be worth it
              The doctrine of nonresistance against arbitrary power, and oppression, is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind.
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                • Paul Pless
                  pinko commie tree hugger
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 124950
                  #5
                  Re: the very first superbike

                  don't be stupid
                  Simpler is better, except when complicated looks really cool.

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                    • Jimmy W
                      SE USA MS or sometimes GA
                      • Feb 2010
                      • 29165
                      #6
                      Re: the very first superbike

                      The Curtiss V-8 motorcycle was a 269 cu in (4,410 cc) V8 engine-powered motorcycle designed and built by aviation and motorcycling pioneer Glenn Curtiss that set an unofficial land speed record of 136.36 miles per hour (219.45 km/h) on January 24, 1907.

                      Curtiss V-8 motorcycle - Wikipedia
                      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_V-8_motorcycle


                      Last edited by Jimmy W; 01-01-2015, 08:10 PM.

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                        • LeeG
                          Senior Member
                          • May 2002
                          • 73013
                          #7
                          Re: the very first superbike

                          Originally posted by Jimmy W
                          The Curtiss V-8 motorcycle was a 269 cu in (4,410 cc) V8 engine-powered motorcycle designed and built by aviation and motorcycling pioneer Glenn Curtiss that set an unofficial land speed record of 136.36 miles per hour (219.45 km/h) on January 24, 1907.

                          Curtiss V-8 motorcycle - Wikipedia
                          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_V-8_motorcycle



                          That is terrifying

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                            • Steve McMahon
                              Senior Dis-Member
                              • Nov 2000
                              • 7907
                              #8
                              Re: the very first superbike

                              The Curtis doesn't appear to have a transmission. I wonder how the crank shaft output transitions to the chain drive?
                              Stay calm, be brave....wait for the signs. Possibly precariously prevaricating.
                              .

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                                • LeeG
                                  Senior Member
                                  • May 2002
                                  • 73013
                                  #9
                                  Re: the very first superbike

                                  Or brakes

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                                    • WszystekPoTrochu
                                      Mikołaj
                                      • Oct 2012
                                      • 3246
                                      #10
                                      Re: the very first superbike

                                      Originally posted by LeeG
                                      Or brakes
                                      with engine that big, reducing throttle will be enough to lose traction anyway
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                                        • Steve McMahon
                                          Senior Dis-Member
                                          • Nov 2000
                                          • 7907
                                          #11
                                          Re: the very first superbike

                                          Originally posted by Donn
                                          It doesn't. The direct drive shaft transitions to a bevel gear on the rear hub.
                                          Now I see it. Thanks.
                                          Stay calm, be brave....wait for the signs. Possibly precariously prevaricating.
                                          .

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                                            • Ted Hoppe
                                              Irritant, Level 2
                                              • Nov 2006
                                              • 21933
                                              #12
                                              Re: the very first superbike

                                              I think this Flying Merkel is one of the first superbikes. the design and performance had Harley and Indian smoked for 3 years - they ending up copying them for years. Merkel later created innovative forks and suspension. If the peddles were removed - these bikes dominated the hugely popular board tracks.

                                              Last edited by Ted Hoppe; 01-02-2015, 01:08 AM.
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