Sunbeam Model 8

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Sunbeam Model 8
Manufacturer
Production 1924 - 31
Engine
Single cylinder, OHV
Horsepower 2.1 kW / 2.75 hp
Transmission 3-Speed
Frame Bifurcated front down tube
Suspension Front: Druid forks
Rear: Rigid, spring loaded saddle
Brakes Front: Drum, internal expanding
Rear: Drum, internal expanding
Weight
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, OHV.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via Drum, internal expanding in the front and a Drum, internal expanding in the rear. The front suspension was a Druid forks while the rear was equipped with a Rigid, spring loaded saddle.

Photos[edit | edit source]

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model. Sunbeam Model 8
Year 1924 - 31
Engine Type Single cylinder, OHV
Displacement 347 cc / 21.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke 70 x 90 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication Dry sump
Induction AMAC carburetor
Exhaust Single
Starting Kick
Power 2.1 kW / 2.75 hp
Transmission 3-Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Bifurcated front down tube
Front Suspension Druid forks
Rear Suspension Rigid, spring loaded saddle
Front Brakes Drum, internal expanding
Rear Brakes Drum, internal expanding
Wheels Steel, laced wire spokes
Source Marston-Sunbeam

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