Tandon Motorcycles
Tandon were motorcycles produced by
Devdutt Tandon, who had
been born in India, from 1948 to 1959, in Watford, Hertfordshire.
Made Milemaster, Supaglid models, a Kangaroo trials
model, Imp and Starlett, as well as several others.
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1948 The first model appeared as a cheap lightweight intended for both
home use and export. Lacking in refinement, it was fitted with a 122cc
Villiers 9D pre-war
engine, installed in a frame that was of tubular, bolted construction.
Although it had telescopic forks, it was angular and not at all stylish.
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1950 The original model was joined by a much improved machine, known as
the Supaglid, fitted with the more modern 122cc 10D engine
and pivoted-fork rear suspension controlled by a rubber cartridge.
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1951 Another version appeared, with a 197cc 6E engine, plus a competition
model.
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1952 Production of the original, somewhat crude model, stopped that year.
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Further models were produced using 147cc and 224cc Villiers
and 242cc and 322cc British
Anzani engines.
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1955 Time and money ran out and so the firm was wound up late in the year.
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1956 The name reappeared on two road models using Villiers
8E and 1H engines.
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1959 Production appears to have ceased in 1959.
Source: Graces Guide
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