De Dion-Bouton Tricycle: history, specs, pictures
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De Dion-Bouton Tricycle | |
Manufacturer | |
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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).