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Surprisingly, the sidecar-drive Model K was not scrapped, but with prop-shaft removed it served the factory for many years as a hack, carting spares until well into the 'fifties. It was then sold off, bought by private enthusiasts, and survives to this day rebuilt to its original military condition as a reminder of something that could well have worked, given a touch of encouragement from those in high places. | Surprisingly, the sidecar-drive Model K was not scrapped, but with prop-shaft removed it served the factory for many years as a hack, carting spares until well into the 'fifties. It was then sold off, bought by private enthusiasts, and survives to this day rebuilt to its original military condition as a reminder of something that could well have worked, given a touch of encouragement from those in high places. | ||
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| Make:||Royal Enfield | |||
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| Model:||Model K | |||
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| Engine:||1140 cc (85.5 x 99.25 mm bore and stroke) 50° side-valve vee-twin | |||
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| Tyres:||4.00 x 19 in, wirde edge | |||
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| Frame:||Brazed-lug duplex tubular loop. No rear springing | |||
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| Front forks:||Centre-spring girders | |||
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| Brakes:||Drums, 8 in diameter front and rear | |||
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| Weight:||Not known | |||
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| Wheelbase:||59 in | |||
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| Manufacturer:||Enfield Cycle Co. Ltd., Hewell Road, Redditch, Worcs | |||
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[[Category:Royal Enfield motorcycles]] | [[Category:Royal Enfield motorcycles]] | ||