Daimler Reitwagen (The First Bike) Specification.


In the last blog we heard about the first Motorcycle produced i.e. Daimler Reitwagen. And now it is the time to take look at the specifications of that beauty.

-Production year -        1885
-Place of Production - Outskirts of Stuttgart, Germany.
-Engine Used -              Engine 264 CC (16.1 cu in) Air-Cooled.
-Start Type -                  Crank Start ( Rotating internal combustion engine ).
-Bore / Stroke -             55 mm * 100 mm
-Top Speed -                 11 kmPH or 6.8 MPH
-Power -                         0.5 Hp @600 Rpm
-Transmission -            Single speed, belt drive (1885) Two speed, belt primary, pinion gear final                                              drive (1886)
-Frame -                         Wood Beam
Tiers -                             Iron on wood rim.

These are the specifications of the first official bike. 
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