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  Brough Superior
The boxer layout, with the crankshaft longitudinal and opposed cylinders, was developed by BMW Engineer Max Friz, and resulted in the 1923 BMW R32 — the first BMW motorcycle (yes, Virginia, BMW made motorcycles five years before it produced cars).
George [Brough] called it a "flat vertical"—flat for balance, vertical for cooling.
The Brough Superior—formerly known as the Castle—type of Fork is fitted as standard on this machine.
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 Classic Fighters - Brough Superior   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
To many, the Brough Superior is to the motorcycle what the Rolls Royce is to the automobile, although it's probably more fair to equate the Brough with the Bently automobile.
George Brough on an SS100 in 1928, at Arpajon.
In 1928 George Brough recorded the speed of 130.6 M.P.H. on an SS100 at Arpajon.
www.classicfighters.co.nz /ac/brough/brough.htm   (613 words)

  
 British motorcycle manufacturers B
Brough showed his first bike, a V-twin, at the Olympia show in late 1920 and began production in 1921.
Brough senior continued to make motorcycles after George left, with 496cc ABC engines, later using his own flat twin Brough engines up to 810cc.
In the 1930s, the company boasted that one in four motorcycles on the roads in the UK was a BSA.
www.ianchadwick.com /motorcycles/britbikes/brit_b.html   (1759 words)

  
 CEREBRU katalog stron : Recreation : Motorcycles : Classic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Club is a club for enthusiasts of the Douglas marque of motorcycles produced throughout the whole of the period starting 1907 until the closure of the factory in 1957.
Restores motorcycles of all types and ages, ranging from the 1900's to the 1960's.
The Whizzer Sportsman Motorcycle was manufactured by the Whizzer Motor Company at their plant in Pontiac, Michigan from 1949 through 1953.
www.cerebru.pl /odp/index.php?c=Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic   (1869 words)

  
 Brough Superior Motorcycles main page
This was the machine that was used on the road by enthusiasts, and also the one that held the Maximum World Speed record for solo and side-car motorcycles covering the period from 1924 to 1937 Solo, and 1924 to 1937 Side-car.
The remarkable thing about this bike was the fact that Dad sold when it was new in 1936, and bought it back in 1960 from the original owner !We already had an SS80 at home, but this was something special.
Probably the most famous Brough Owner was Colonel T.E. Lawrence better known as 'Lawrence of Arabia'.
www.carrickdesign.co.uk /Brough/Main.htm   (494 words)

  
 Open Directory - Recreation: Motorcycles: Classic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Brough Superior and Scott Motorcycles - Many photographs from 1920 onwards of Brough Superior and Scott Motorcycles and family's links with these machines.
The London Douglas Motorcycle Club - Club is a club for enthusiasts of the Douglas marque of motorcycles produced throughout the whole of the period starting 1907 until the closure of the factory in 1957.
Whizzer Sportsman Motorcycles - The Whizzer Sportsman Motorcycle was manufactured by the Whizzer Motor Company at their plant in Pontiac, Michigan from 1949 through 1953.
dmoz.org /Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic   (2608 words)

  
 Zecreation Motorcycles Classic Polish Yellow Pages - Polska - Poland - Polen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Brough Superior Motorcycles- Site includes a very nicely reproduced catalogue of the marque, information on Brough's most famous customer, Lawrence of Arabia, and more.
Indian motorcycle history, 1901 to present- Text and photos about the brand from 1901 to now, including sports bikes of the 1970's (English and Italian), customs, racers, current retro cruiser imitators and the revived Indian.
The London Douglas Motorcycle Club- Club is a club for enthusiasts of the Douglas marque of motorcycles produced throughout the whole of the period starting 1907 until the closure of the factory in 1957.
www.yp.pl /ca/8840/Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic   (1145 words)

  
 Brough Superior by Titangh
George Brough, whose father also made cars and motorcycles, started building Brough Superiors in 1921 in Nottingham, England.
Although Broughs are still called the Rolls-Royce of motorcycles, they are more similar to Bentleys.
The majority of Broughs - and all early ones - were fitted with JAP engines supplied by J. Prestwick of Tottenham.
www.cybermotorcycle.com /euro/brands/brough_superior_titangh.htm   (366 words)

  
 TE Lawrence
He was better-known as Lawrence of Arabia and he was the most famous owner of a Brough Superior.
I won't spoil it for future visitors by saying what is in it, apart from the fact that it features an 1150cc Brough Superior with a ghost rider amongst its exhibits, and it is both modern and impressive.
At any moment he expected to see a motorcycle but he saw nothing and then, all was suddenly quiet.
www.thomashardy.co.uk /te.htm   (1137 words)

  
 Australia
Motorcycle tours of the Australian Outback to Ayers Rock, Cape York and other unusual rides.
Motorcycle stands for race bikes and workshop, wide variety of styles.
Motorcycle hire, and tours from Perth to various interesting Western Australian localities.
www.reference.com /Dir/Recreation/Motorcycles/Australia   (499 words)

  
 Mirago : Recreation: Motorcycles: Classic
NSU Motorcycles - Harold Nuttall, classic motorcycle racing and restoration UK Parilla Motorcycles - All about the extinct Italian motorcycle, Moto Parilla.
The Shop: American Motorcycle Specialists - Since 1972, The Shop has earned a reputation as one of the most respected sources for Indian and Harley-Davidson parts and service worldwide.
Brookfield, MA Wemyss Motorcycle Auctioneers - Fine classic, veteran and vintage motorcycles auctioned at sales in Sydney and other Australian locations.
www.mirago.com /scripts/dir.aspx?cat=Top/Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic   (1295 words)

  
 Classic Motorcycles Recreation
CJ 750 Classic Sidecar Motorcycle - Distributes CJ750 motorcycles, spares and special parts to service the needs of CJ750 owners and enthusiasts.
Classic Motorcycles - J. Fahlberg's virtual museum gives a historical perspective in a technical context of American, British and Japanese motorcycles.
Classic Motorcycles Archive - Thousands of pictures of antique, veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles.
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 Classic (on RecreationFizz.com)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Motorcycle Oldtimers from Ariel to Z. Picturegallery, History, Museums, Dates and Events.
Crocker Motorcycle Company of California manufactures reproduction parts for both "Big and Small Tank" models.
We Repair Speedometers, Tachometers and Ampmeters for British and European Motorcycles.
www.recreationfizz.com /Motorcycles/Classic   (1869 words)

  
 DerKeiler Directory - /Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic
Distributes CJ750 motorcycles, spares and special parts to service the needs of CJ750 owners and enthusiasts.
Offers restored classic motorcycles and is a dealer for Triumph and Royal Enfield.
Specialize in the supply and repair of girder forks for pre-war motorcycles, also re-print motorcycle manuals, plus details of the Rye, UK Bikejumbles and Shows.
directory.derkeiler.com /Top/Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic   (1096 words)

  
 Combose - The Combination Search Engine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Classic Cycle Company - Offers restored classic motorcycles and is a dealer for Triumph and Royal Enfield.
D.R.Classic Motorcycles - Classic motorcycles for sale&wanted, honest descriptions and photographs.
NSU Motorcycles - Harold Nuttall, classic motorcycle racing and restoration UK Neil Collins Restoration and Racing - Australian enthusiast collects and restores Yamaha 250cc motorcycles from the fifties and sixties.
www.combose.com /Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic   (1575 words)

  
 Internet Search : Recreation : Motorcycles : Classic
- Specialize in the supply and repair of girder forks for pre-war motorcycles, also re-print motorcycle manuals, plus details of the Rye, UK Bikejumbles and Shows.
- A collection of motorcycles, invacars and scooters, displayed in an old-world atmosphere in Combe Martin North Devon.
- Club is a club for enthusiasts of the Douglas marque of motorcycles produced throughout the whole of the period starting 1907 until the closure of the factory in 1957.
www.sserv.com /internet-search/Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic   (1077 words)

  
 Tiscali - Search
History of Ace four cylinder motorcyles manufactured in Phildelphia as well as other antique motorcycles of the same era.
British motorcycles and parts, service, good prices and friendly service.
News and views about all things related to classic motorcycles including editorial, articles, sales, spares, repairs.
directory.tiscali.it /Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic   (489 words)

  
 Brough Superior Classic and Vintage Motorcycles, Classic and Vintage Motorbikes
Brough Superior Classic and Vintage Motorcycles, Classic and Vintage Motorbikes
William Brough, who founded the firm in 1911, was a mining engineer who made sturdy motorcycles from raw materials and favoured flat twins.
When his son George came into the business he soon became impatient with his father's old-fashioned designs and methods and broke away in 1921 to build high-quality motorcycles from bought-in parts using V-twin engines.
www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk /classic_bikes/brough.html   (147 words)

  
 Messianic Titles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Lawrence had special motorcycles hand built for him by George Brough in England and they were the very best in their day.
Today enthusiasts still consider Brough motorcycles to be the Rolls Royce of motorcycles even though production ceased in 1940.
It was an appropriate name for a high powered motorcycle and I am sure people who heard the sound of him riding at high speed through the Dorset countryside would have thought the name a good name too.
members.aol.com /crossfires/messiah/titles.htm   (909 words)

  
 Library Reference Search : Recreation : Motorcycles : Classic Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Dedicated to classic racing motorcycles up to 200cc.
Vintage Italian motorcycle specialist - Ducati, Benelli, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta.
Mail order site for Scitsu tachometers to suit most classic racing engines.
www.libraryreference.org /index.php?c=Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic   (1859 words)

  
 Books about T.E. Lawrence   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
O'Brien includes in this entry some further issues of the Sunday Times, which contain extracts from the published book, which did not appear until 1969, but gives their date as 1968.
The Motor-Cycling Friendship of T.E. Lawrence and George Brough.
Lawrence is known for his love of fast motorcycles, which ultimately led to his death He owned seven Brough Superior motorcycles made in Nottingham by George Brough.
homepage.eurobell.co.uk /rgw/BIO.HTM   (2010 words)

  
 Classic
British make automobile and motorcycle restoration, sales, and service.
Images included are of Indian, BSA, Moto Guzzi, Triumph and other vintage bike photos.
Bridgestone Motorcycle service and parts literature, photographs and stories.
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 CNOC British Motorcycle Links
Motorcycle Row - National Classifieds - Regional Classifieds - Classified Services
Sign up and get answers to all your British motorcycle questions
Phil Cottons Classic Bikes and Working Motorcycle Museum
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 Antique Motorcycles
Fastback Motorcycles Rockers, Ton-up boys, British classic motorcycles, T-shirts
Moto's Old Montana Motorcycles vintage and modern classic motorcycles, sidecars and parts.
• Stuart Bray Motorcycles BSA and British civilian and military motorcycles.
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 Omniseek: Recreation: /Recreation /Motorcycles /Classic /
Steve's On-line 'jumble - we specialize in the supply and repair of girder forks for pre-war motorcycles, also re-print motorcycle manuals, plus details of the Rye, UK Bikejumbles and Shows.
We are a company with over 15 years of experience in the field of restoration of vintage BMW motorcycles and the reproduction of their parts
Our collection of classic and antique motorcycles includes American motorcycles Harley Davidson and British bikes BSA and Triumph
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 Brough Motorcycles Items   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
BROUGH SUPERIOR 1925 SS100 BRITISH MOTORCYCLE ART 11X17
Noel Pope and Francis Beart Brooklands Brough motorcycle
Classic Motorcycles - HB - AJS Sunbeam Ariel Brough
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 Hot Offers Directory : Recreation : Motorcycles : Classic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Hot Offers Directory : Recreation : Motorcycles : Classic
Barlow & Company - British motorcycle restoration, sales and service.
Recreation : Motorcycles : Makes and Models : BMW : Vintage
www.hotoffer.info /Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic   (240 words)

  
 Brough-Superior Motorcycle books and repair manuals - motolit.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A-Z of British Motorcycles: The Post War Classics 1950-2000 (Video)
We now have the television feature from WCVB-TV Channel 5's Chronicle available for viewing!
Listen to our interview on the Sweetchariots.com radio program at the Museum of Transportation!
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 LINKS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Ariel Owner's Motorcycle Club - UK BSA Owners Club of Holland Kicka Tungt BBC (Sweden) Ontario Norton Owners Royal Enfield - Belgium (in French) Swiss British Motorcycle Club The Velocette Owners Club - UK The Vincent-HRD Owners Club
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 Yaldhurst Museum of Transport and Science - Links
Atlas Motorcycle - USA Large Motor Cycle Resource
Britten Motorcycle - NZ Brough Motorcycles - UK French Vintage Harley Enthusiasts 1903-1929
The Virtual Museum - A History of Motorcycles
www.yaldhurstmuseum.co.nz /links.htm   (359 words)

  
 Wilfried's Vintage Workshop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Services for Brough Superior motorcycles and their contemporaries
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Please click the above link to visit my new site.
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