De Dion-Bouton Tricycle: history, specs, pictures
The De Dion-Bouton Tricycle was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by De Dion-Bouton between 1897 and 1904. It could reach a top speed of 68 mph (109 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 7.78 HP (5.8 KW) @ 1800 RPM.
| De Dion-Bouton Tricycle | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1897 - 1904 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 100.0mm x 120.0mm |
| Top Speed | 68 mph (109 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 7.78 HP (5.8 KW) @ 1800RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. surface carburator |
| Transmission | Clutch: direct drive via a pair of gears from the motor directly to the rear axle |
| Width | 36.22 inches (920 mm) |
| Weight | 194.01 pounds (88.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 100.0mm bore x 120.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 955.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the direct drive via a pair of gears from the motor directly to the rear axle.
ChassisEdit
The bike weighed just 194.01 pounds (88.0 Kg).