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*[[Brough Superior Model 6/80|Model 6/80]]
==SS80==
[[Image:1926-SS80.jpg|thumb|350px|1926 SS80]]
The SS80 (Super Sports) model was developed in 1920, soon after George Brough set up Brough Superior. The SS80's model designation was based on Brough's guarantee that it could reach 80mph. Finished to a standard that put it well beyond the reach of most motorcyclists, the SS80 set out the key features of all Brough Superior models to follow.
It was written in period of this model, " Despite the price at which the "SS80 Special" is marketed, I am prepared to guarantee the materials and workmanship throughout this machine to be identical with the remainder of the Brough Superior range, and also justify what "The Motor Cycle" said of the original S.S. 80 model : "The Rolls-Royce of Motor Cycles". It was designed at the request of a large number of B.S. riders, who favour a reliable, silent, side-by-side valve twin, with a performance and price equal to that of the ultra-high-compression OHV single. Experienced riders tell me that this "SS80" is the most charming thing they have ever sat across."


==SS100==
[[Image:1930-Brough-Superior-SS100-Alpine-Grand-Sport.jpg|right|thumb|1930 Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sport]]
[[Image:1938-Brough-Superior-SS100.jpg|right|thumb|1938 Brough Superior SS100]]
The most famous Brough was without a doubt the SS100.  It was produced from 1925 till 1940. It was initially powered by a 980cc V-twin from JA Prestwich ([[JAP]]).  Each bike came with a signed guarantee from Brough that the bike had been timed at over 100mph for a quarter of a mile.  Brough advertised the hands-off stability at speeds of 95mph.  Fewer than 400 SS100s were built, the last 100 or so were powered by a [[Matchless]] V-twin.  Brough constantly changed the specifications of the bike resulting in each one basically being a custom job.  In 1928 he introduced an option for rear suspension, foot gear change in 1935, and a four-speed [[Norton]] gearbox in 1936. 


TE Shaw, aka Lawrence of Arabia owned a series of Superiors (the last of which cost him his life in a crash), which all were fitted with a special stainless steel petrol tank.  In 1938 Brough revealed the Dream, which consisted of an exotic flat four engine with twin gear-linked crankshafts.  Dev elopement on all Superior's was halted when World War 2 broke out and was never restarted again.


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==Model 6/80==
[[Image:1927 Brough Superior Model 6-80.jpg|right|thumb|1927 Brough Superior Model 6/80]]
The 6/80 was a less expensive alternative to the illustrious SS100 & SS80 Broughs, and was known as "The Miniature SS100".  Offering good performance with outstanding flexibility, combined with low weight, made this model extremely popular.  [[Brough]] made nothing in house, but purchased or had built the components to assemble a [[motorcycle]].
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