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Title |
1908 Indian V-twin |
Collection |
Motorcycle |
Object Name |
Indian |
Model Name |
1908 Indian V-twin |
Place of Origin |
Springfield, Massachusetts USA |
Catalog Number |
1908.1.56 |
Description |
1908 Indian V-twin Engine: F-head 42 degree V-twin Bore and Stroke: 2 3/4x3 1/4 in. Displacement: 38.61 ci. Bhp: 5 Valve actuation: mechanical exhaust valve, mechanical or optional automatic (suction) inlet valve Lubrication: total loss Ignition: standard, Indian special dry-cell batteries, good for 200-800 miles Gearbox: single-speed, final drive by chain Clutch: none Primary drive: gear Wheel base: 51 in. Wheels and Tires: 23 in. wheels, 23x2.25 tires Suspension: front, cartridge double cushion fork; rear, rigid Weight: 135 lb. Seat height: 36 in. Mpg: 35 Oil consumption: 200-400 miles/qt., depending on speed Top speed: 60 mph Sources: 1. Jerry Hatfield, Illustrated Indian Motorcycle Buyer's Guide (Wisconsin, Motorbooks International, 1989), 14. |