| Scott 1912 | |
| Scott Motor Cycle Co, England | |
| Not only were Scott motorcycles of novel design, they were also excellent performers, winning the Isle of Man Senior TT in 1912 and 1913. They were of very advanced design having telescopic forks, 2-speed chain drive, kick starter and water-cooling. This model also has a sidecar with swinging arm wheel. | |
| Twin cylinder two-stroke, 73 mm bore, 63.5 mm stroke, 532 cc, water-cooled engine. | |
| Scott Flying Squirrel 1962 | |
| Scott Motor Cycle Co, England | |
| The Scott is regarded as one of England's finest motorcycles, still retaining many of the features of the original 1908 model. This model was one of the last Scott's made. | |
| 596 cc parallel twin two stroke, water cooled. | |
| Solex 50cc 1951 | |
| SIFAC, France | |
| Possibly better known as makers of carburettors, Solex made nearly three million of these small engines which were used mainly for mopeds. Sold in France as Velo-Solex. | |
| 45 cc two stroke, friction drive. Price complete, ?48. | |
| Stewart Scooter, New Zealand | |
| A commendable but unsuccessful attempt to manufacture a scooter in New Zealand by the late Jack Stewart, who having lost a leg in a motorcycle accident, developed an artificial leg with an automatic toe pick-up! | |
| Sun 125cc 1951 | |
| Sun Cycle and Fittings Co, England | |
| Makers of bicycles since 1906, Sun produced a wide variety of two and four-stroke motorcycles. Donated by Mrs A C Payne of Wellington. | |
| Villiers 122 cc, two stroke single cylinder engine. 50 mm bore, 62 mm stroke. | |
| Super X - circa 1930s | |
| Henderson-Excelsior Motorcycle Co, USA | |
| There were Excelsior motorcycle companies on both sides of the Atlantic during the twenties. The Amerian Excelsior company, owned by the Schwinn Bicycle Company, renamed its products "Super X"? for export, to avoid confusion with the English Excelsiors. | |
| 752 cc, v twin engine, 76 mm bore, 83 mm stroke. | |
| Suzuki "Farmbyke" TC 120 1970 | |
| Designed and manufactured in Waitara, New Zealand, using Suzuki components, this exhibit is a typical example of a farmbike. Donated by Coleman Suzuki of Wanganui. | |
| Two stroke, single cylinder, 52 mm bore, 56 mm stroke, 119 cc, six speed gearbox. | |
| Suzuki 500 Racing Motorcycle 1972 | |
| Suzuki Motor Co, Japan | |
| One of the most successful racing machines ever built. Ridden by the late Geoff Perry, nine times NZ champion. This 500cc machine successfully competed against much larger 750cc machines. Also on display are trophies won by Geoff during his exceptional career. Donated by Mr & Mrs Len Perry of Auckland. | |
| 500 cc | |
| Suzuki GT 750 1976 | |
| Suzuki Motor Co, Japan | |
| The GT 750 is revered even today amongst motorcycle enthusiasts. This was the first liquid-cooled bike of the modern era and it was endowed with a mixture of refinement and performance which made it one of the most popular of all the superbikes. The GT 750 was readily and successfully adapted for racing, and GT 750 engines are still found in sidecar outfits, such as one on display in the museum. | |
| 3 cylinders, 738 cc, two stroke 63 bhp | |
| Suzuki GT 750 Road Racing Sidecar 1981 | |
| Built according to NZ Auto Union specifications and modified to suit the rider, this machine was built and raced for five seasons by the late Brendon Dunbar on road circuits throughout New Zealand. It was placed third in the 1980-81 Grand Prix. Displayed courtesy of Mrs Angela Dunbar of Wellington. | |
| 750 cc water cooled 2 stroke, 3 cylinder, 100 hp. Top speed, 195 km/h (122 mph). | |
| Suzuki JR50 1981 | |
| Suzuki Motor Co, Japan | |
| Designed for children in the seven to 12 year age group for off-road enjoyment. Donated by Coleman Suzuki of Wanganui. | |
| Two stroke, 49 cc, air cooled. Weight 37kg. | |
| Suzuki RE 5-Rotary 1977 | |
| Suzuki Motor Co, Japan | |
| The RE5 was Suzuki's first attempt at a luxury motorcycle but production ceased after only two years. It was a super bike in many respects, super smooth, super quiet, but super heavy at 254 kg! | |
| NSU Wankel-type rotary engine, single rotor, 497 cc, water-cooled housing and oil cooled rotor. Maximum speed 176 km/h. | |
| Suzuki T 20 1973 | |
| Suzuki Motor Co, Japan | |
| Super sports racing special T20 capable of over 100mph, formerly riden by Phil Smith. | |
| 247 cc 2 cycle air cooled engine with 6 speed transmission. | |
| Suzuki Training Motorcycle | |
| This was NZ motorcycle ace Geoff Perry's first motorcycle, built by his father, Len, for him when he was seven years old. Geoff and his cousin Dennis raced each other at intermission at the Auckland Speedway. Geoff always won. | |
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