De Dion-Bouton Tricycle: history, specs, pictures

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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


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.

Engine[edit | edit source]

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.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the direct drive via a pair of gears from the motor directly to the rear axle.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

The bike weighed just 194.01 pounds (88.0 Kg).