Henderson Four
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| Henderson Four | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1912 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Air-cooled sidevalve inline four |
| Bore / Stroke | 63.5mm x 63.5mm |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 2-Speed Final Drive: Shaft |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Weight | 140.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Henderson Four was a Air-cooled sidevalve inline four Classic motorcycle produced by Henderson in 1912.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 63.5mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 965.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 2-Speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The Four was fitted with a 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1912 - 1931 Henderson Four[edit | edit source]
The four cylinder motorcycles with Henderson signature were produced from 1912 to 1931. A prototype was announced in 1911 and in 1912, the company launched the 934cc, four cylinder bike which had developed 7HP. The engine was mounted in line with the frame and chain drive. In 1913, there was a Model B, with some improvements concerning the forks, the saddle and the brake. The Model C from 1914 had a two speed gearbox incorporated in the rear hub and the Model F from 1916 had a "mechanical oiler", driven from the cam gears and a kick-starter.