| FN 1908 | |
| Fabrique Nationale d'Armes De Guerre, Belgium Made by the famous Belgian arms factory, FN motorcycles were pioneers in their time. Their shaft-driven models, built between 1904 and 1923, had many successes on racing circuits and in long distance events. | |
| 4 cylinders in line, 50 mm bore, 57 mm stroke, 448 cc, shaft-driven. No gear box was fitted. | |
| Ford V8 Special | |
| Christened "the Black Beast"?, this amazing exhibit is the largest motorcycle licensed for New Zealand roads. Custom-built by Mr John Curtin, it has clocked up over 12,000 km. | |
| Ford V8 390 cu in water-cooled engine, with Welland heads and Holley carb. Daimler fluid fly-wheel. | |
| Francis Barnett | |
| Along with Scott and Villiers, Francis Barnett were among the earliest proponents of the two stroke engine. Unlike Scott, the company concentrated on the cycle parts and used Villiers engines. Francis Barnett made trials and scrambles machines, but is perhaps best remembered for their commuter machines, such as this one, which were intended to broaden the appeal of motorcycling. | |
| Francis Barnett Moped, UK | |
| Along with Scott and Villiers, Francis Barnett were among the earliest proponents of the two stroke engine. Unlike Scott, the company concentrated on the cycle parts and used Villiers engines. Francis Barnett made trials and scrambles machines, but is perhaps best remembered for their commuter machines, like this single cylinder, single speed moped, intended to broaden motorcycling's appeal. | |
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ADMISSION
HOURS
Easter until Labour Weekend 9am– 4.3Opm every day Labour Weekend until Easter 9am–5 pm every day (Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday) ADMISSION CHARGES Adults — $10.00 Children — $3.00 (5–15years) Pre-schoolers — No Charge Special rates for group bookings. Enquire here. Wheelchairs available. |
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LOCATION
Otaihanga
Road, Paraparaumu, New Zealand MAP  CONTACT Phone: +64 (4) 297 1221 Fax: +64 (4) 297 0503 Email: southward@kapiti.co.nz |
