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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 |
1905.1.4 |
Description |
1905 Indian Diamond Frame Single Cylinder 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 800-2,000 miles Gearbox: single-speed, final drive by chain Clutch: none Primary drive: single-row chain Wheelbase: 48 in. Wheels and tires: 23 in. wheels, 23 x 2.25 tires Suspension: front, cartridge double cushion fork; rear, rigid Weight: 115lb. (serviced) Seat height: 36 in. Mpg: 35 (est.) Oil consumption: 200-400 miles/qt., depending on speed Top Speed: 30 mph Source: 1, Jerry Hatfield, Illustrated Indian Motorcycle Buyer's guide (Wisconsin, Motorbooks International, 1989), 14. |