| Benelli DSP 1976, Italy | |
| In the early 1970's Benelli was bought out by Argentinian Alejondro de Tomaso who already headed Moto Guzzi and was later to add Innocenti to his stable. He produced various Benelli models to meet the growing demand for scooters. | |
| BMW Patrol R80RT 1988 | |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke, Germany | |
| The New Zealand Ministry of Transport operated a wide variety of motorcycle types before standardising on BMW's police models in 1985, purchasing 150 over the following three years. These machines were standard until the ministry discontinued motorcycle patrols. The Police still use 20 of the bikes for escort work. | |
| 797 cc, ohv, twin cylinder engine. 70.6 mm stroke, 84.8 mm bore, 50 hp. | |
| BMW R51 1935 | |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke, Germany | |
| Founded in 1916, BMW produced its first motorcycle engine in 1921, a 493 cc flat twin-cylinder side-valve popular with a number of established motorcycle manufacturers. In 1923, BMW built its first complete motorcycle, adopting a basic design unchanged to this day - shaft-driven motorcycles of great quality and durability powered by a twin-cylinder, transversely mounted engine. BMWs held a number of world records during the 1920s and 1930s. In 1936 a BMW 500 established a world speed record of 278 km/h (174 mph) that would stand for 14 years on the Frankfurt Autobahn.This R51 (with 1952 Steib side car) was the first model with telescopic front suspension. | |
| 486 cc, transverse twin, 63 mm bore, 78 mm stroke, shaft-drive. | |
| BMW R60/6 1974 | |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke, Germany | |
| The R60 series was extremely popular and probably attributed greatly to the firm's reputation. It featured a new frame and improved telescopic forks. | |
| 599 cc, ohv, transverse twin cylinders, 40 hp. Max speed, 155 km/h (97 mph). | |
| Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sports 1928 | |
| George Brough, England | |
| One of the most popular of the "Brough Superior"? models, the SS100's were guaranteed to lap Brooklands at 160 km/h (100 mph) and with a sidecar at 136 km/h (85 mph). Brough Superiors were built regardless of cost and known as the Rolls Royce of motorcycles. Lawrence of Arabia owned seven of these famous motorcycles at different times. | |
| JTOR JAP V-twin, 998 cc. Fitted with Watsonian Sidecar. | |
| Brough Superior Straight Four and Sidecar 1932 | |
| George Brough, England | |
| This excellently designed exhibit has such unusual features as twin rear wheels, propeller shaft-drive with crown wheel and pinion, Austin 7 engine with three forward and one reverse gear. Only 11 of this particular model were ever made. | |
| Overbored Austin 7 engine, 800 cc, 57.9 mm bore, 76 mm stroke, water-cooled, electric start, central shaft drive. Price ?188. | |
| BSA "Sloper"? 1929 | |
| Birmingham Small Arms Co, England | |
| So called because of its inclined engine, the Sloper was introduced in 1921, and with its low seating position and saddle tank became a trendsetter in motorcycle design. The Sloper came with many options, including a highly tuned sports version. To distinguish it from the standard model, the sports had a red star stencilled on the timing cover. | |
| 493 cc ohv, twinport cylinder head, 80 mm bore, 98 mm stroke, Amal carb, 3 speed gear box. | |
| BSA Bantam circa 1956 | |
| Birmingham Small Arms Co, England | |
| Utility motorcycle used by British P. O. messengers. Donated by Mrs G Hamlin of Palmerston North. | |
| 175 cc engine. | |
| BSA C15 1961 | |
| Birmingham Small Arms Co, England | |
| Donated by the late Merv Randell of Palmerston North. | |
| 249 cc, single cylinder, ohv,. Four speed. | |
| BSA Model H 1929 | |
| Birmingham Small Arms Co, England | |
| Donated by Mr Fred Hemingway of Taranaki. | |
| 556 cc single cylinder, side valve. 85 mm bore, 98 mm stroke. 4? hp. | |
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LOCATION
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