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Title |
1905 Indian Single |
Collection |
Motorcycle |
Object Name |
Indian |
Model Name |
1905 Indian Single |
Place of Origin |
Springfield, Massachusetts USA |
Catalog Number |
1905.1.100 |
Description |
1905 Indian Single Cylinder Tri-Car Engine: F-head single Bore and Stroke: 2 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. Displacement: 17.59 ci. Bhp: 2 1/4 Lubrication: total loss Ignition: three dry-cell batteries, good for 800-2000 Gearbox: single speed, final drive by chain Clutch: none Primary drive: single-row chain Wheel base: 48 in. Wheels and tires: 28 in. wheels, 28x2.00 tires Suspension front, cartridge double cushion fork; rear, rigid Weight: 115 lb. Seat height: 36 in. Oil consumption: 200-400 miles/qt., depending on speed Top speed: 30 mph Sources: 1. Jerry Hatfield, Illustrated Indian Motorcycle Buyer's Guide (Wisconsin, Motorbooks International, 1989), 14. |