Ever See One of These?

[JoJo357]

Judging by their single cylinder drive design, Moto-Cardan was either very practical or else lacked the machine works or technology to be able to but the engine drive shaft perpendicular to the line of travel. and still keep the direct drive shaft.

https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/...gle-Acl-01.htm

My Pleasure Steve. Also significant is that V-Twin is probably the very 1st \/ design, since it dates 1901.

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[Steve Swan]

Judging by their single cylinder drive design, Moto-Cardan was either very practical or else lacked the machine works or technology to be able to but the engine drive shaft perpendicular to the line of travel. and still keep the direct drive shaft.

https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/moto-cardan/Moto-Cardan-1903c-Single-Acl-01.htm

[Steve Swan]

JoJo, i was just joking with my Moto Guzzi comment! This French bike is 19 years before MG's birth year! I love those open bevel gears at the rear drive. Thanks for sharing the website, some really remarkable pictures!

[JoJo357]

It's a Moto Guzzi!

**So Sorry Steve, read the link, it's a French Design.

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[Architect]

Looks like there is no transmission or clutch, just direct drive to rear wheel.

[Steve Swan]

It's a Moto Guzzi!

[JoJo357]

HiYa, a few French Motorcycle's.

**Engine is by C. Ader, possibly 958cc as this was the capacity of the V-twin in his patent. However, it does not appear to be so large.
Courtesy Bibliothèque nationale de France BNF Gallica


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