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[[Image:1926-Brough-Superior-SS100.jpg|right|thumb|1926 Brough Superior SS100]] | [[Image:1926-Brough-Superior-SS100.jpg|right|thumb|1926 Brough Superior SS100]] | ||
'''George Brough''' named his bikes '''Brough Superior''' to the displeasure of his [[motorcycle]] engineer father '''William Brough''', thereby relegating William's bikes to be henceforth known as '''Inferior'''. George used his own frames and bought engines and various other parts to produce exciting, exclusive, and expensive bikes. | '''George Brough''' named his bikes '''Brough Superior''' to the displeasure of his [[motorcycle]] engineer father '''William Brough''', thereby relegating William's bikes to be henceforth known as '''Inferior'''. George used his own frames and bought engines and various other parts to produce exciting, exclusive, and expensive bikes. | ||
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==SS100== | ==SS100== | ||
[[Image:1930-Brough-Superior-SS100-Alpine-Grand-Sport.jpg|right|thumb|1930 Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sport]] | |||
[[Image:1938-Brough-Superior-SS100.jpg|right|thumb|1938 Brough Superior SS100]] | |||
The most famous Brough was without a doubt the SS100. It was produced from 1925 till 1940. It was initially powered by a 980cc V-twin from JA Prestwich ([[JAP]]). Each bike came with a signed guarantee from Brough that the bike had been timed at over 100mph for a quarter of a mile. Brough advertised the hands-off stability at speeds of 95mph. Fewer than 400 SS100s were built, the last 100 or so were powered by a [[Matchless]] V-twin. Brough constantly changed the specifications of the bike resulting in each one basically being a custom job. In 1928 he introduced an option for rear suspension, foot gear change in 1935, and a four-speed [[Norton]] gearbox in 1936. | The most famous Brough was without a doubt the SS100. It was produced from 1925 till 1940. It was initially powered by a 980cc V-twin from JA Prestwich ([[JAP]]). Each bike came with a signed guarantee from Brough that the bike had been timed at over 100mph for a quarter of a mile. Brough advertised the hands-off stability at speeds of 95mph. Fewer than 400 SS100s were built, the last 100 or so were powered by a [[Matchless]] V-twin. Brough constantly changed the specifications of the bike resulting in each one basically being a custom job. In 1928 he introduced an option for rear suspension, foot gear change in 1935, and a four-speed [[Norton]] gearbox in 1936. | ||