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==The FN Four== | ==The FN Four== | ||
[[Image:Fn-1913.jpg|thumb|left|A 1913 [[FN (motorcycle)|FN (Fabrique Nationale)]], Belgium, 4cylinders and shaft drive]] | [[Image:Fn-1913.jpg|thumb|left|A 1913 [[FN (motorcycle)|FN (Fabrique Nationale)]], Belgium, 4cylinders and shaft drive]] | ||
In 1905 the first 362 cc shaft drive in-line FN inlet-over-exhaust [[four cylinder]] motorcycle appeared, designed by Paul Kelecom. This was the world's first manufactured four cylinder motorcycle. By 1907 the Four engine had grown to 412cc, and that year's single cylinder 244 cc FN motorcycle was the first bike with a multiple ratio belt drive system, using a patented variable size engine pulley. For 1908, the US Export model began manufacture. The Four had a 493cc engine, and in 1910 that became 498 cc. This bike weighed 75 kg (165 lb) dry, and could do 40 mph (64 km/h).The 1913 Fours had a two speed gearbox and clutch, at the rear of the shaft drive, and bicycle pedals were permanently replaced with footrests from then on. For 1914 the FN “Type 700” 748 cc Four was released, with the gearbox at the rear of the engine. | In 1905 the first 362 cc shaft drive in-line FN [[inlet-over-exhaust]] [[four cylinder]] motorcycle appeared, designed by Paul Kelecom. This was the world's first manufactured four cylinder motorcycle. By 1907 the Four engine had grown to 412cc, and that year's single cylinder 244 cc FN motorcycle was the first bike with a multiple ratio belt drive system, using a patented variable size engine pulley. For 1908, the US Export model began manufacture. The Four had a 493cc engine, and in 1910 that became 498 cc. This bike weighed 75 kg (165 lb) dry, and could do 40 mph (64 km/h).The 1913 Fours had a two speed gearbox and clutch, at the rear of the shaft drive, and bicycle pedals were permanently replaced with footrests from then on. For 1914 the FN “Type 700” 748 cc Four was released, with the gearbox at the rear of the engine. | ||
==FN Military M13== | ==FN Military M13== | ||