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Title |
1909 Indian V-twin |
Collection |
Motorcycle |
Object Name |
Indian |
Model Name |
1909 Indian V-twin |
Place of Origin |
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA |
Catalog Number |
1909.1.8 |
Description |
1909 Indian V-twin Engine: F-head 42 degree V-twin Bore and stroke: 2 3/4 x 3 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 800-2,000 miles. Gearbox: single-speed, final drive by chain Clutch: none Primary drive: gear Wheelbase: 51 in. Wheels and tires: 23in. wheels, 23 x 2.25 tires Suspension: front, cartridge double cushion fork; rear, rigid Weight: 135 lbs. Seat height: 36 in. Mpg: 60-80 Oil Consumption: 200-400 miles/qt., depending on speed Top speed: 60 mph (with racetrack gearing) Color: Black Source: 1. Jerry Hatfield, Illustrated Indian Motorcycle Buyer's Guide (Wisconsin, Motorbooks International, 1989), 14. |