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	Brough Superior - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Brough Superior was the first motorcycle to use a side stand.
		Brough Superior was the first motorcycle that used a ride off center stand.
		The Broughs' surname is a form of the word borough, which has cognates in words and place names in virtually every Indo-European and Semitic language, as well as others.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brough_Superior (1041 words)

	Brough Motorcycles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		William Brough's son, George Brough, started his own factory and named his motorcycles "Brough Superior".
		Brough Motorcycles were made by William E. Brough (George Brough's father) in England from 1908 to 1926.
		Brough motorcycles were flat tanked motorcycles that used a variety of engines.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brough_Motorcycles (131 words)

	Brough - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Brough of Birsay tidal island and lighthouse, Orkney
		Brough a town in Cumbria (formerly in Westmorland)
		Brough a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brough (99 words)

	This Old Bike--July 1999
		The Brough Superior was the brainchild of one George Brough who created the B.S. in response to his own personal need for a motorcycle that would deliver performance in a variety of speeds and terrain.
		The Brough Superior was almost the modern day equivalent of the Bimota, except the B.S did not sport an Italian heritage, a Japanese sourced engine, nor a monolithic mistake known as the V-Due.
		Lawrence was suspiciously killed on a Brough Superior in 1935 but not before he penned several letters to George expressing his extreme gratitude for such a powerful and reliable motorcycle.
	www.motorbyte.com /MMM/pages/oldbike/tob7_99.htm (788 words)

	Classic Fighters - Brough Superior
		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.
		Between 1921 and 1939 when the company folded, around 3000 Brough Superior motorcycles were built (about the same number of Bentley motocars were built before the war).
		George Brough on an SS100 in 1928, at Arpajon.
	www.classicfighters.co.nz /ac/brough/brough.htm (613 words)

	Brough Superior
		The Brough Superior—formerly known as the Castle—type of Fork is fitted as standard on this machine.
		George [Brough] called it a "flat vertical"—flat for balance, vertical for cooling.
		(Note: "Brough" rhymes with "tough.") The cylinders in the engine are stacked over each other (see drawing above), unlike in the Honda GL1000, where they are placed fore and aft.
	jeffdean2.home.att.net /brough.htm (871 words)

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		Brough Superior works records in England indicate only 29 Brough Superior motorcycles were shipped to Canada in the 1933-1940 period.
		The 11-50 Brough Superior when in "Canadian Police specification" was fitted with footboards and legshields.
		A few officers went so far as to ride imported Brough Superior bikes including the actual machine shown in the picture, a 1933 11-50 model originally owned and ridden by Provincial Constable Albert (Bob) Witts.
	wserv3.wineasy.se /~webstar/mcv/brough.html (245 words)

	RealClassic.co.uk: Classic Motorcycle Profile - Brough Superior SS80
		The first three years of Brough Superior were more or less gestatory, but then in 1922 the first of the famous models, the sidevalve SS80, was born.
		In all production Brough Superiors this ugly lattice was, of course, dropped in favour of a more orthodox frame, although one braced by a wide-spaced, duplex engine cradle.
		Brough Superiors certainly handled well, even over Brooklands' notorious bumps, and they were reliable.
	www.realclassic.co.uk /bruff03090900.html (1493 words)

	George Brough Superior and Colonel T.E. Lawrence aka Lawrence of Arabia - images showcase pictures gallery
		Probably the best known of Brough Superior devotees was Colonel T E Lawrence, Lawrence of Arabia.
		Fra questi, George Brough: le sue "Superior" (per distinguerle dalle semplici Brough fabbricate dal padre William), costruite a mano "su misura" del cliente, sono definite ben presto le Rolls-Royce delle moto.
		Between 1922 and his death in 1935, Lawrence owned seven Broughs of which six were Model SS 100s and his writings contain many passages referring to the pleasures of riding these big twis.
	www.cyberium.net /imagine/M/brough-superior.html (244 words)

	Brough Superior The Rolls Royce Of Motorcycles
		The development of the Brough Superior and its racing and trials career were Inseparable and this aspect of "Brough History" right up to the last attempt on the World's Speed Record in 1960 forms a substantial and most exciting part of the text.
		The most celebrated owner of Brough Superiors, was, perhaps, T. Lawrence and there are references to his friendship and correspondence with George Brough and some interesting extracts from the British Legion Journal later included in The Mint.
		He has had personal knowledge of Brough machines since the day when, as a very young and impecunious engineer, he spent his savings on an overhead 680.
	www.bevenyoung.com.au /prdt486.htm (299 words)

	Untitled Document
		But the stylish rounded, art deco-ish styling, highlighted by a gleaming, rounded fuel tank, was all George Brough's, whose constant innovations meant that no two Superior's were the same.
		Its 996cc air cooled, four valve OHV 50 degree V-twin was outsourced (as were many Superior components) from Tottenham manufacturer J.A. Prestwich, although the last of less than 400 machines produced were powered by Matchless V-twins.
		The original 1924 design was based on the model on which Bert le Vack rode through the world speed record at a then stunning 119mph..
	www.insidebikes.com /bikebible/reviews/brough/ss100/ss100_main.htm (149 words)

	1939 Brough Superior Model SS100 1000cc
		All Brough Superior adverts carried the slogan "The Rolls Royce of Motorcycles"> George did not have permission from Rolls Royce, they never complained.
		Lawrence of Arabia had five Brough Superiors in a row.
		George Brough was without doubt the most outstanding figure in the motorcycle industry throughout the twenties and thirties and the SS100 model was his most outstanding product.
	www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk /classic_bikes/1939_brough_superior_ss100.html (293 words)

	BBC - Nottingham 360 Images - Transport: The Brough Superior
		It was known at the time as "the poor man's Rolls Royce." The Brough Superior car was definitely the vehicle to have at the end of the 1930s.
		The Brough Superior Dual Purpose grew out of the successful motorcycle business that George Brough had developed in Nottingham.
		BBC - Nottingham 360 Images - Transport: The Brough Superior
	www.bbc.co.uk /nottingham/360/travel/brough_superior.shtml (231 words)

	1932 Brough Superior #1
		Lawrence of Arabia was killed on a Brough Superior SS100.
		In the early 30’s, the best and fastest motorcycles were made by George Brough in England.
		In 1936 Vincent came out with their own V twin engine, and relegated the Brough to #2.
	www.motosolvang.com /bike_windows/1932_brough1.html (63 words)

	Brough Superior Wanted & For Sale : Spares and Literature
		To advertise your Brough Superior spare parts for sale, wants, biking literature or request for information, please complete the form further down the page (all email addresses shown have had the @ symbol replaced with ~at~ to deter spam emailing automatically).
		Also, if you are looking for Brough Superior books and motorbike manuals, just click here to see the Brough Superior book titles that Amazon has in stock.
		This is a new free service offered at Pedigree Automobiles for anyone interested in Brough Superior(s), in addition to the service already offered for classic and vintage car owners.
	www.pedigree-automobiles.co.uk /brough_superior_for_sale.htm (579 words)

	Lawrence's Brough Joins Museum - Classic Motorcycle News - RealClassic.co.uk
		The final fate of the Brough Superior which belonged to Lawrence of Arabia has long been a favourite topic of debate on the message board.
		Following the publication of 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' Lawrence bought his first Brough Superior, a 1922 Mark 1A, thus beginning a long association with the marque and its owner, George Brough.
		The Brough, which has been loaned to the Museum by its current owner, is considered to be the one on which Lawrence had his fatal accident on May 13th, 1935.
	www.realclassic.co.uk /news04011600.html (1190 words)

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		The Alpine Grand Sports was to remain in the Brough range until 1935 and in its later form it had acquired a foot-change gearbox, and a 998 cc engine delivering a hefty 74 bhp.
		To complement the power unit, Brough's devised a new lighter and shorter frame, with Bentley and Draper rear springing, Castle leading-link front forks, and wheels (mounted on knock-out spindles) running-on ball journal bearings.
		The words were almost certainly those of master showman George Brough himself, but perhaps the '8/50 hp job' will need a spot of explanation in these modern times.
	www.manuk.de /_brough.htm (533 words)

	Brough Superior Motorcycles main page
		Probably the most famous Brough Owner was Colonel T.E. Lawrence better known as 'Lawrence of Arabia'.
		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.
	www.carrickdesign.co.uk /Brough/Main.htm (475 words)

	San Diego Automotive Museum
		Perhaps, but the "superior" Broughs turned out to be just that and came to be known as the "Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles." Notably, all Brough Superiors were hand-built twice.
		Brough Superiors were made in limited numbers for discerning a
		His son George followed him into the business, but after a family disagreement the younger Brough broke away from the family business and began his own endeavor in 1921 entitled "Brough Superior." Sound a tad spiteful?
	www.sdautomuseum.org /ContentPage.asp?ContentID=100 (724 words)

	Brough Superior cars. All bits for old Brough Superiors
		To view any of these ads in full, or place your own Brough Superior advert, simply visit the specific model page that interests you.
		All existing entries for older Brough Superiors are listed here, by model...
		On there you'll find all the ads for that particular model only, and also the form to complete if you have something for sale, or there is something that you need for your car.
	www.oldclassiccar.co.uk /freeads_make/brough_superior.htm (176 words)

	Harris Vincent Gallery - Vincent HRD Motorcycles, Vincent Black Lightning, Vincent Black Shadow, Vincent Rapide
		Brough devotees are keen to point out that no less a celebrity than Lawrence of Arabia was a devoted Brough Superior rider.
		A journalist of the day, being so overcome by the quality he found on riding one, wrote that the Brough Superior was, in his opinion, “the Rolls Royce of motorcycles.” Legend records that Rolls Royce, upon investigating the factory and its product, allowed Brough to use this as their company slogan.
		Altogether, it is estimated that Brough Superior produced no more than about 3,000 motorcycles and cars in all the years they were built.
	harrisvincentgallery.com /viewItem.asp?idProduct=90 (2019 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 (163 words)

	vintage2
		Lawrence of Arabia owned several Broughs (six I think), and had another on order at the time he died in an accident on one.
	dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/road/gbr27/bikesheds/vintage/vintage2.htm (58 words)

	Superior.com
		Superior Court of California - County of Sonoma
		Superior Court of California - County of Orange
		Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa
	www.superior.com (181 words)

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		After many Broughless years, the Ratcliffes now own two Brough Superiors – Sam’s original 1924 SS80 and a recently acquired 1934 11-50.
		Sam Ratcliffe was personally acquainted with George Brough, bought bikes from him and entered competitions with him in the early 1920s.
		Our “new” 11-50 is intended for more extensive riding, and is currently undergoing some serious preparation work in the workshops of Tony Cripps the respected and highly expert Brough restorer.
	www.ratcliffe.org.uk (218 words)

	Reference.com/Web Directory/Top/Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic
		Brough Superior and Scott Motorcycles- Many photographs from 1920 onwards of Brough Superior and Scott Motorcycles and family's links with these machines.
		Brough Superior Motorcycles- Includes reproduced catalogue of the marque.
		Black Dog Classic Motorcycles- Images of classic motorcycles and restoration of a Brough Superior.
	www.reference.com /Dir/Recreation/Motorcycles/Classic (2494 words)

	Great Britain stamps - British Motorcycles - 19 July 2005 - from Norvic Philatelics.
		Claimed by company proprietor George Brough to be the 'Rolls Royce of Motorcycles', the Brough Superior was truly in a class of its own.
		Brough's most famous product, the handsome SS100, was sold with a 100mph guarantee and renowned for superb roadholding.
		Brough's most famous customer was Thomas Edward Lawrence, otherwise known as 'Lawrence of Arabia', who owned six SS100s.
	www.norvic-philatelics.co.uk /2005/biker.htm (991 words)

	Cars Brough at Local.co.uk
		The Joy of Specs* Specifications Brough Superior Brough Superior Adverts These ads are context-sensitive - so this space would be really good to advertise your Brough Superior related products and services in.
		Cars in Brough at local.co.uk - Find local web sites about Cars that cover the Brough area.
		Alloys in Brough at local.co.uk - Find local web sites about Alloys that cover the Brough area.
	www.local.co.uk /Brough/Cars (247 words)

	Brough Superior Alpine Car Spares and Information on Brough Superiors, Alpines etc
		Simply go to the relevant page for your Brough Superior - see the menu on the Classics Free Ads homepage if this isn't it - and post your ad for free.
		You can buy general Brough Superior titles, and search for model specific Alpine titles in their online catalogue.
		They stock both new and rare out-of-print titles, so its worth a look (see Brough Superior Books section).
	www.oldclassiccar.co.uk /freeads/brough_superior_alpine.htm (1040 words)

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