VICTORIA.

Two-speed model of the 147 c.c. Victoria miniature.

Always noted for moderate price combined with sturdy design, the Scottish-built Victoria machines are offered in five main models for 1923. There are two-strokes using the three different sizes of Villiers engine - 147 c.c, 247 c.c, and 347 c.c. - the remaining pair employing 348 c.c. and 550 c.c. J.A.P. engines respectively. Three-speed gear boxes are fitted in all but the two smallest types.

With a two-speed gear, the miniature is priced at £28, the other models ranging upward to £90 for the complete 550 c.c. sidecar outfit.

INDIAN.

Imposing two-seated sidecar designed for the Oversize 1,234 c.c. Indian Chief.

To be known as the " Super-Chief," a 1,234 c.c. Indian has been introduced to the British public for next year. In the main it is similar to the ordinary Chief (998 c.c), which made its first appearance at the last Show, and is, of course, retained.

With a double-seated sidecar of the Princess type it makes an outfit capable of high-speed touring "three up"; full electrical equipment is included in the price of £167.

The electrically equipped solo models of the 998 c.c. Chief, 998 c.c. spring frame machine, and 596 c.c. Scout are respectively £132, £123, and £113. Suitable sidecars are available for all.

IVY.

No real change has been found necessary on the 250 c.c. Ivy.

Chief interest on the Ivy stand will probably centre round the new 349 c.c. four-stroke, the design of Mr. H. C. Newman. There is, however, nothing startling or unconventional about the new engine, which is built on straight-forward, common sense lines. It has very deep radiating fins, a detachable. cylinder head, and an outside flywheel.

The main change on the two-stroke models is an oval transfer port which allows the piston ring bridge pieces to be dispensed with. An open lady's model will be shown.

A.J.S.

Fully equipped 799 c.c. A.J.S. sidecar outfit.

The marketing of the o.h.v. 349 c.c. A.J.S., of T.T. fame, will draw "huge crowds to this stand. In effect, the new model is practically a replica of the I.O.M. machines, although one or two modifications have been incorporated to ensure a longer life to vital parts of the engine. For example, the valve guides are longer. An aluminium piston is now fitted, but the arrangement of four narrow rings above the gudgeon pin is retained. The radiating fins on the head have also been modified.

The side-valve 349 c.c. machines are retained with improved mudguarding and aluminium pistons, alterations which have also been made to the 799 c.c. side-car outfits.

The Motor Cycle, November 1922