Engines with Outside Flywheels in Four Sizes.
THE Blackburne engine with its outside flywheel for some time has been regarded as ideal by many motor cyclists, and it may come as welcome news that Messrs. Barney and Blackburne, Ltd., are introducing a complete range of their engines as units for manufacturers to fit, and also three models of motor cycle embodying them.
Two Singles — Two Twins.
These engines are 2 ¾ h.p. and 4 h.p. Singles and 8 h.p. and 10 h.p. twins, all with outside flywheels and embodying the well known Blackburne features, such as detachable heads. The respective sizes of these engines are 2 ¾ h.p. (71 x 88 mm.), 348 c.c. ; 4 h.p. (85 x 88 mm.), 490 c.c. ; 8 h.p. (85 x 88 mm.), 998 c.c.; and 10 h.p. (85 x 97 mm.), 1,100 c.c.; and they will be offered in both air-cooled and water-cooled types.
The three motor cycles will be a lightweight with two-speed countershaft gear, clutch and kick starter, chain-cum-belt transmission, and 26 x 2 ¼in. tyres, to sell at £60; a 4 h.p. model, with three speeds, 28 x 2 ½in. tyres, all-chain drive, etc., £82; and 8 h.p. combination with 28x3in. detachable wheels, all-chain drive, etc, £125. All machines will be fitted with Brampton Biflex forks.
The new lightweight Blackburne, especially, should make a very strong appeal, as very few engines of this size are now available. Several makers have introduced such engines, and among them may be mentioned the A.J.S., Sunbeam, Diamond, Hobart, Ilston, Precision, and New Hudson, but many are discontinued.
The Motor Cycle, January 2nd, 1919.
N.B. Ilston appears to be a misprint.
