The Motorized Bike Lineage

OCLandspeeder

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This is not the original, I believe that belongs to Indian. However, it is a great example of one and good looking model at that.

The Sears & Roebuck 1914 Deluxe Motorbike:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1914-sears-deluxe1.htm

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Check out the dual drive system: real working crank and pedals to one side, and a second sprocket and chain for the motor. The 35 cubic inch single produced about 2 horsepower. It has a leaf sprung front suspension and a spring seat. Oh yeah. Rear coaster brakes. It can go about 30 mph. Sound familiar? :D

Hmmmm.....looks familiar.....

SC Green Motor's motorized Rover GX26 model.
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