A mediumweight twin which is popular for solo as well as sidecar work. Note the rear brake of the internal expanding variety.
On the 5-6 h.p. Rover a Lucas dynamo (fitted on the down tube) is driven by an enclosed chain from the countershaft. Cast aluminium footplates are fitted to the new model.
With clean lines and sturdy appearance, the 3½ h.p. Rover is a typical example of a British dual-purpose mount.
Rover. (Stand 89.)
3½ h.p.; 85x88 mm. (499 c.c.); single-cylinder four-stroke; side-by-side valves; hand pump lubrication; B. and B. carburetter; E.I.C. chain-driven magneto; three-speed countershaft gear; chain drive; 650x65 mm. tyres.
The New Rover Cycle Co., Ltd., Coventry.
The Rover has always been immensely popular, and has gained a name for quiet and smooth running equalled by few single-cylinder machines. Minor alterations and detail improvements have been carried out, and all-chain drive is now standardised. A neat aluminium case encloses the first step, while the final drive has a guard on the upper portion only. A point about the Rover has always been the compact build; and a particularly comfortable riding position, including a low saddle, is an excellent feature. Large domed guards are fitted, and the foot brake is an internal expanding mechanism in a drum incorporated with the rear sprocket. It is operated by a pedal conveniently placed on the left side of the machine, the pedal on the right side operating the clutch. The front brake is notable for its simplicity, and consists of a fibre shoe operating in a dummy belt rim. This model may also be obtained single-geared with belt drive, or fitted with a Philipson pulley. A specially fast sporting machine is made.
5-6 h.p.; 70x85 mm. (654 c.c); twin-cylinder four-stroke; side-by-side valves; hand pump lubrication; Amac carburetter; E.I.C. chain-driven magneto; two-speed countershaft gear; chain drive; 28 x 3 in. tyres.
A dual-purpose mount, which is popular with both solo riders and sidecarists alike, is the 5-6 h.p. Rover, fitted with a J.A.P. engine. In the general layout this machine is, however, similar to the single-cylindered Rover, though rather longer in the wheelbase. Transmission and brake are identical with those of the single-cylindered model, and large comfortable footboards are provided. An excellent finish characterises the Rover products, and the provision of larger wheels on this model is a feature which commends itself to many riders, and should result in enhanced comfort on the road.
Olympia Show. The Motor Cycle, December 2nd, 1920. Page 721
