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'''Cotton''' was a [[motorcycle]] firm that produced mainly modest roadsters with [[Villiers]] [[two stroke]] engines. The firm raced some, and its "coTTon" based was inspired by Stanley Woods' [[Isle of Man]] win in 1923. | '''Cotton''' was a [[motorcycle]] firm that produced mainly modest roadsters with [[Villiers]] [[two stroke]] engines. The firm raced some, and its "coTTon" based was inspired by Stanley Woods' [[Isle of Man]] win in 1923. | ||
When the Great Depression hit, Cotton responded by offering a wider range of engines in its patented frame, usually with | When the Great Depression hit, Cotton responded by offering a wider range of engines in its patented frame, usually with Burman gearboxes. | ||
==Engines== | ==Engines== | ||
In 1930, engine choices were: | In 1930, engine choices were: | ||
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*In 1935 the Python and side valve JAP engines disappeared, but with a new choice of coil or magneto ignition, Cotton could still claim 16 models. | *In 1935 the Python and side valve JAP engines disappeared, but with a new choice of coil or magneto ignition, Cotton could still claim 16 models. | ||
*In 1936 a “super sports” with a 500 cc JAP engine, and a “super sports” with a Blackburne 25B engine appeared. | *In 1936 a “super sports” with a 500 cc JAP engine, and a “super sports” with a Blackburne 25B engine appeared. | ||
*In 1937 the only Blackburne engine available was a 250 cc ohv. There were three new | *In 1937 the only Blackburne engine available was a 250 cc ohv. There were three new high-camshaft design 250, 350 and 500 cc JAP engined models, with four-speed, foot change gearboxes. | ||
*In 1938 the 150cc model changed from JAP to unused old stock Blackburne engines. Blackburne itself was now out of production. | *In 1938 the 150cc model changed from JAP to unused old stock Blackburne engines. Blackburne itself was now out of production. | ||
*By 1939 there was no 150cc model. | *By 1939 there was no 150cc model. |