Classic American Motorcycles

Classic Buell Motorcycles

1986 Buell RR1000

Alan Cathcart

1989-1993 Buell RS1200

Roland Brown

Engine (stock): 61ci (986cc) air-cooled OHV 45-degree V-twin, 3-1/4in x 3-5/8in bore and stroke (82.55mm x 92.075mm), 8:1 compression ratio, 60hp at 5,800rpm (claimed) Engine (as tested): 68ci (1,114.7cc) air-cooled OHV 45-degree V-twin, 3-1/4in x 4.1in (82.55mm x 104.10mm) bore and stroke, 8:1 compression ratio, 80hp at 4,800rpm (claimed) Top speed: 120mph (as tested) Carburetion: […]

California Dreaming: Crocker Motorcycles

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1938 Crocker Motorcycle

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1938 Crocker

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1916 Excelsior Model 17-3 Engine: 998cc (61ci) air-cooled IOE V-twin, 3.328in x 3.5in bore and stroke, 6:1 compression ratio (approx.), 15-20hp (est.) Carburetion: Single Schebler Model HX Transmission: 3-speed hand shift, chain final drive Electrics: Bosch ZEV magneto ignition Frame/wheelbase: Single downtube keystone frame w/engine as stressed member/59in (1,499mm) Suspension: Cradle type, trailing link with […]

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