1938 Crocker

Country: U.S.A
Engine: Air-cooled 45-degree V-twin, four-stroke
Ignition: Autolite distributor and coil
Power Rating: 60 bhp @ 4,000 rpm
Bore x Stroke: 82.5 x 86mm (3-5/16 x 3-1/2 inches)
Displacement: 60.3 cubic inches (986 cc) 
Valves: Overhead, pushrod activated
Fuel System: Single Linkert 1-1/4-inch bore carburetor
Transmission: Close ratio three speed
Suspension: Front dual spring girder forks, rigid rear
Brakes: Front and rear drum
Weight: 495 lbs.
Top Speed: Approx. 110mph

Albert Crocker worked initially for the Aurora Automatica Machine Company, maker of Thor motorcycles. He then embarked on a career with the Indian Company, finally locating in Los Angeles, Calif. as the distributor for this company. Crocker relinquished his association with Indian to build speedway machines. He then embarked on designing and building a "Superbike," using his experience with the Indian brand.

Hand-built to order, the Crocker was described as the Duesenberg of American motorcycles. Able to cruise between 90-100mph, the Crocker was phenomenol. Approximately 75 machines were built between 1936 and 1940 with about one half accounted for today.

1957 F.B. Mondial TV175

Country: Italy
Engine: Air-cooled single cylinder four-stroke
Ignition: Battery and coil
Power Rating: 18bhp
Bore x Stroke: 60 x 62
Displacement: 174 cc
Valves: Single overhead cam, chain drive
Fuel System: Single Dell'Orto 20mm carburetor
Transmission: Four speed
Suspension: Front telescopic forks, rear twin shock
Brakes: Front and rear drums
Weight: 240 lbs.
Top Speed:  90mph 

The TV175 was the super-sports model from Mondial. One of the smaller Italian manufacturers, they were pioneers in ultra high rpm small-capacity four-strokes, and also in developing extensive full fairings on their racing machines. Their racing successes were out of proportion to their size, having wont he World 125cc road racing title in 1949. The F.B. initials stand for Fratelli Boselli, translated to Boselli brothers.

1972 Suzuki T500

Country: Japan
Engine: Air-cooled parallel twin two-stroke
Power Rating: 47hp 7,000rpm
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 64mm
Displacement: 492cc
Fuel System: Two Mikuni 32mm carburetors
Transmission: Five speed
Suspension: Front telescopic forks, rear twin shocks
Brakes: Drum front and rear
Weight: 425lbs.
Top Speed: 106mph.

When Suzuki introduced the 500cc two-stroke in 1970 there were doubts that such a design could survive hard use. But the T500 was strong and reliable with a modified version being the first two-stroke to win an AMA National Road Race. This machine has been re-painted, but the chrome and hardware is all original.