Difference between revisions of "Cyclone"
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'''Cyclone''' was made famous by it's exotic 1000cc, [[overhead camshaft]] [[V-twins]]. Cyclone first began building bikes in 1913 and was very competitive in racing. But the American firm's roadsters weren't able to make the company a profit. They were edged out, when bigger firms such as [[Harley|Harley-Davidson]] and [[Indian]], began to introduce eight-valve racers of their own. | '''Cyclone''' was made famous by it's exotic 1000cc, [[overhead camshaft]] [[V-twins]]. Cyclone first began building bikes in 1913 and was very competitive in racing. But the American firm's roadsters weren't able to make the company a profit. They were edged out, when bigger firms such as [[Harley|Harley-Davidson]] and [[Indian]], began to introduce eight-valve racers of their own. | ||
[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | [[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | ||
[[Category:American motorcycles]] | [[Category:American motorcycles]] | ||
Revision as of 21:33, 2 March 2009
Cyclone was made famous by it's exotic 1000cc, overhead camshaft V-twins. Cyclone first began building bikes in 1913 and was very competitive in racing. But the American firm's roadsters weren't able to make the company a profit. They were edged out, when bigger firms such as Harley-Davidson and Indian, began to introduce eight-valve racers of their own.