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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: johking on May 31, 2016, 08:52:19 PM
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Can anyone say what model/year this New Imperial m/bike is? I am guessing the photos were taken in the early 20s (husband's grandfather).
Many thanks in advance for any information you can give me.
Jo
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Looks like its going to be just post WW1.
This, said to be a 1918, looks rather similar.
(http://www.vinandvet.eu/uploads/cgblog/id123/DSCF4097_(800x533).jpg)
This is mentioned as a Model 7, with a 1000cc JAP engine (sidevalve v-twin).
(engines made in Tottenham in London)
Great photos !
This was luxury motorcycling in its day, but do note the bicycle type brake on the front wheel !!.
It may take someone very familiar with these models to give a definitive exact year,
they were usually quite similar for years and years...
hopethishelps
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Oh that's great, thank you very much indeed. That's just what I was hoping for. It does look remarkably similar and that fits with the dates. Lovely to see the green colour and the leather case at the back.
The bicycle-style brake is crazy, hadn't noticed it until you mentioned it.
He probably spent quite a bit on it plus sidecar....