Excelsior J. 14500 Manxman: history, specs, pictures
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| Excelsior J. 14500 Manxman | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | J. 14 500 Manxman |
| Production | 1939 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 82.0mm x 94.0mm |
| Top Speed | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
| Fuel System | carburetor. amal |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3-27 |
| Rear Tire | 3-27 |
| Wheelbase | 52.52 inches (1334 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.99 inches (711 mm) |
| Weight | 362.22 pounds (164.3 Kg) (dry), |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Excelsior J. 14500 Manxman was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Excelsior in 1939. It could reach a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h).
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 82.0mm bore x 94.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3-27 front tire and a 3-27 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The bike weighed just 362.22 pounds (164.3 Kg). The wheelbase was 52.52 inches (1334 mm) long.