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Tubular frame design common until World War II and derived from the bicycle layout. The [[engine]] cases often form part of the structure. In profile it resembles a diamond shape. With a diamond frame, lower section of down tube is not connected with other frame tubes. The engine forms the final portion of the frame structure and generates the frame strength. | Tubular frame design common until World War II and derived from the bicycle layout. The [[engine]] cases often form part of the structure. In profile it resembles a diamond shape. With a diamond frame, lower section of down tube is not connected with other frame tubes. The engine forms the final portion of the frame structure and generates the frame strength. | ||
The diamond frame is used mainly on small and middlesize vehicles due to the simplicity of its structure and its light weight and excellent serviceability. | The diamond frame is used mainly on small and middlesize vehicles due to the simplicity of its structure and its light weight and excellent serviceability. | ||