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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Brough Superior SS100 | |||
|photo = 1938-Brough-Superior-SS100.jpg | |||
|aka = SS 100 | |||
|manufacturer = Brough Superior | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1924 - 2019 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Classic | |||
|engine = v2, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 94.0mm x 71.8mm | |||
|compression = 11.1:1 | |||
|top_speed = | |||
|power = 97.89 HP (73.0 KW) @ 9800RPM | |||
|torque = 95.89 ft/lbs (130.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
Clutch: multiplate oil-bath adler [[clutch]] with [[hydraulic]] operation <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: fior-type cast aluminum wishbone fork with twin articulated titanium triangular links, and monoshock adjustable for preload and [[rebound damping]] with 120mm travel <br> | |||
Rear: cast aluminum swingarm pivoting in engine crankcases, with monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound damping and progressive rate link with 130mm travel | |||
|brakes =Front: double disc. four-piston calipers. <br>Rear: single disc. two-piston calipers. | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/70-zr18}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|160/60-zr18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 60.63 inches (1540 mm) | |||
|length = 85.83 inches (2180 mm) | |||
|width = 28.74 inches (730 mm) | |||
|height = 43.62 inches (1108 mm) | |||
|seat_height = 32.28 inches (820 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 410.06 pounds (186.0 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = 199.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = | |||
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}} | |||
[[Image:1930-Brough-Superior-SS100-Alpine-Grand-Sport.jpg|right|thumb|1930 Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sport]] | [[Image:1930-Brough-Superior-SS100-Alpine-Grand-Sport.jpg|right|thumb|1930 Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sport]] | ||
[[ | The '''[[Brough Superior]] SS100''' was a v2, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Brough Superior]] between 1924 and 2019. Max [[torque]] was 95.89 ft/lbs (130.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 97.89 HP (73.0 KW) @ 9800 RPM. | ||
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. | |||
==Overview== | |||
The most famous [[Brough Superior]] 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. | 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. | ||
==Alpine Grand Sports== | ==Alpine Grand Sports== | ||
[[File:Brough Superior SS100.jpg|300px|thumb|Brough Superior SS100]] | |||
Top model in the Brough-Superior 1930 catalogue, the SS100 Alpine Grand Sports was billed as 'The Machine for Express Speeds with Armchair Comfort' - the 'Armchair Comfort' bit presumably referring to the cantilever rear springing system in which the whole of the rear subframe was pivoted (as it was also in the Vincent, Matchless Silver Hawk, and New Imperial, to name but three) under the control of friction-damped springs below the saddle. | Top model in the Brough-Superior 1930 catalogue, the SS100 Alpine Grand Sports was billed as 'The Machine for Express Speeds with Armchair Comfort' - the 'Armchair Comfort' bit presumably referring to the cantilever rear springing system in which the whole of the rear subframe was pivoted (as it was also in the Vincent, Matchless Silver Hawk, and New Imperial, to name but three) under the control of friction-damped springs below the saddle. | ||
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==1924 - 1940 Brough Superior SS100== | |||
[[File:brough-superior-ss100-1924-1940-1.jpg|600px|1924 - 1940 Brough Superior SS100]] | |||
[[File:brough-superior-ss100-1924-1940-0.jpg|600px|1924 - 1940 Brough Superior SS100]] | |||
The SS100 (Super Sports) was powered by J.A.P. (J. A. Prestwich of Tottenham) or Matchless 1000 cc V-twin engines. From 1924 to 1940, almost 383 units of this bike were built. | |||
==2016 Brough Superior SS100== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:brough-superior-ss100-2016-4.jpg|600px|2016 Brough Superior SS100 | |||
File:brough-superior-ss100-2016-3.jpg|600px|2016 Brough Superior SS100 | |||
File:brough-superior-ss100-2016-2.jpg|600px|2016 Brough Superior SS100 | |||
File:brough-superior-ss100-2016-1.jpg|600px|2016 Brough Superior SS100 | |||
File:brough-superior-ss100-2016-0.jpg|600px|2016 Brough Superior SS100 | |||
</gallery> | |||
The new Brough Superior SS100 is a wonderful thing and the few lucky people who have the cash available to buy one are going to love it. The fact it’s so well built, so well-resolved is a triumph for such a small outfit. This is the perfect representation of a modern ‘gentleman’s motorcycle’ and the future is bright for the famous Brough Superior brand. | |||
Of all the engineering on this bike it’s the 997cc water-cooled V-twin that really stands out. While so many other small companies opt for an ‘off-the-shelf’ motor from one of the many global suppliers, Brough Superior insisted this bike could only exist if they developed their own motor. Work on the engine has been done by Akira Engineering; the same company that builds the factory Kawasaki engines for the World Superbike riders Tom Sykes and Jonathan Rea. | |||
The V-twin motor is smooth, tractable yet still willing to rev out. It’s only when leaving it in too high a gear that any piston slap starts to become a problem. | |||
==In Movies== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/jay-lenos-garage#brough-superior-ss100 Jay Leno's Garage] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-counselor#brough-superior-ss100 The Counsellor] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/lovejoy#brough-superior-ss100 Lovejoy] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/lawrence-of-arabia Lawrence of Arabia] | |||
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