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1965 Royal Enfield 250cc Turbo Twin Sports
A Villiers 250cc powered Enfield. Only 930 of these were produced between 1964 and 1966. This bike was on show on The British Two Stroke Club stand at the 2005 Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in Stafford.
1965 Royal Enfield 250cc Turbo Twin Sports |
The Villiers 2T/4T proprietary engine enabled a host of manufacturers to offer a twin-cylinder two-stroke model in the all-important learner market during the 1960s, novice riders being restricted to machines under 250cc at the time. Royal Enfield’s offering used the later 4T engine, which featured a more angular top end incorporating cylinders with four transfer ports (the 2T had only two) and ported pistons. Otherwise the 4T remained much as its predecessor. Enfield fitted the Villiers twin into a Crusader frame, while the cycle parts were those of the Clipper model. Introduced in November 1963, the original Turbo Twin was replaced in 1964 by the Turbo Twin Sports, which featured a chromium plated fuel tank and mudguards. In this form the model remaining in production until late in 1966.
1965 Royal Enfield 250cc Turbo Twin Sports |
1965 Royal Enfield 250cc Turbo Twin Sports |
1965 Royal Enfield 250cc Turbo Twin Sports |
1965 Royal Enfield 250cc Turbo Twin Sports |
1965 Royal Enfield GP5 250cc
1965 Royal Enfield GP5 250cc |
Geoff Duke was hired as project consultant and Reynolds’ Ken Sprayson came up with a neat duplex loop frame, but the prototype was let down by the poor performance of its – at that time – under-developed Villiers Starmaker engine. Seeking a solution, Enfield turned to two-stroke guru Hermann Meier, who had prepared the Ariel Arrow ridden to a sensational 7th place in the 1960 Lightweight TT by Mike O’Rourke. Rather than being given the free hand he expected, Meier was told to keep costs down and use products from within the E H P Smith Group, Enfield’s owners.
1965 Royal Enfield GP5 250cc |
1965 Royal Enfield GP5 250cc |
Thus the GP5 had an Alpha crankcase assembly, Albion gearbox and a clutch based on that of Enfield’s roadster twins. Using a Meier-designed cylinder with four, rather than the conventional two, transfer ports, the GP5 engine produced respectable power – around 36bhp, which was more than the contemporary Silverstone – yet results on the race track were disappointing to say the least. Only on one occasion did the bike show its true potential, when Percy Tait finished 3rd behind the works Yamahas of Phil Read and Mike Duff in the 1965 Hutchinson 100 at Silverstone.
1965 Royal Enfield GP5 250cc |
1965 Royal Enfield GP5 250cc |
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The Royal Enfield Cafe Racers
A classic example of this was to race from the Ace Cafe on the North Circular Road in northwest London to the Hanger Lanejunction as it then was—it is now the more famous Hanger Lane gyratory—and back again. The aim was to get back to the Ace Cafe before the record on the jukebox had finished. Given that some of the Eddie Cochran tunes that were in vogue at this time were less than two minutes long, the racers had to make the three-mile round trip at extremely high speed.
BERKELEY The ROYAL ENFIELD – CAR
were produced between October 1956 and December 1960 by Berkeley Coachworks at their Hitchin Street, Biggleswade factory in Bedfordshire.
In terms of out and out performance the Royal Enfield powered B95 and B105 cars, introduced in 1959, were the best yet. Producing over 40 bhp (and 50 bhp for the B 105) and bags of torque, the twin cylinder four strokes could rocket the Berkeley to over 100 mph if the intrepid driver had the nerve. In October 1959 the rarest of the production cars were launched – the “Q” cars. These were Q and QB versions of the B95 and B 105. These larger bodied cars were commensurate with the 1958 Foursome bodies, The Q models were occasional four-seaters, the QB models were described as “roomy two-seaters” with extra luggage capacity.
The B95 and B105 models were launched at the 1959 Geneva Motor Show and boasted more power from twin-cylinder Royal Enfield 692 cc four-stroke engines, with the 40 bhp (30 kW; 41 PS) Super Meteor engine in the B95 and the 50 bhp (37 kW; 51 PS) Constellation unit in the B105 which could reputedly exceed the magic 100 mph (160 km/h). The engines featured Berkeley-design primary chain cases to accommodate a Bendix starter motor, and duplex (or double-row) chain drive to the differential. Kerb weight increased to 402 kg (890 lb). B95 engine numbers have the unique prefix ‘SMTB’, while B105 engines are prefixed ‘SMUA’.
The prototype car was SE492 chassis number 638, which was modified to add bracing to withstand the extra power and weight of the four-stroke engine, a taller bonnet (US hood) with large grille to accommodate the engine, and unfaired headlights. In mid-February 1959 this car spent two weeks at the Royal Enfield factory, during which time it covered 500 miles of general road use and 1,000 mi (1,600 km) of endurance testing at MIRA.
By the time of the press release announcing the launch of the B95 in March 1959, a further 2,500 mi (4,000 km) of road and track tests had also been carried out by Berkeley factory drivers. Perhaps to address the reputation for breaking down that the two-strokes had developed, especially in export markets, it was emphasised by the factory that during this testing there had been no involuntary stops or any form of mechanical failure, and that further testing would be performed until a total of 15,000 mi (24,000 km) had been completed.
At its launch, the B95 cost £659 (equivalent to £11.4 thousand today). About 200 B95 and B105 models were made, with chassis numbers following-on from the SE492 series and chassis number 670 (the earliest known B95) was registered at the end of March 1959. The first B105, chassis number 686, was delivered about one month later.
About half of the four-stroke cars were exported, and both the B95 and B105 were in production at the time the company was declared insolvent in December 1960.
QB95 and QB105
n October 1959 the Q range was announced, with longer and wider bodies the same dimensions as the Foursome. The wheelbase went up from 70 inches (1,800 mm) to 78 inches (2,000 mm) and the track from 42 inches (1,100 mm) to 46 inches (1,200 mm). The Qs were four seaters (just), although the QB version dispensed with the rear seat to give extra luggage space. The only ‘official’ mention comes from the “Autocar” Motor Show edition of October 1959, when it appears that Berkeley’s stand featured a red soft-top QB95 and a blue QB105 with a black hard-top. From this single reference it is assumed that Berkeley built at least two models of this series, although no original cars are known to survive.
Production | 1959 2 approx produced. |
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Body style | 2-door roadster |
Engine | 692 cc transverse four stroke twin, air-cooled |
Wheelbase | 78 in (1,981.2 mm) |
Length | 133.5 in (3,390 mm) |
Width | 54 in (1,371.6 mm) |
Height | 46 in (1,168.4 mm) |
The Enfield Fury
Motorcycle world has to arrival of a new motorcycle models in 2011 is a classic design but has a charming, with a retro shape of this makes us not forget the classic bike world, this bike is theroyal enfield fury which has an interesting feature with the design which is not inferior to motorcycle new output.
The royal enfield fury new
(certainly not be confused with the chopper honda) turn on the model name was first used by indian companies 1959-1963. Built exclusively for the u.s. market, only 191 units ever produced. The fury name was also later used for a licensed copy of the german zündapp ks175 is built, but the new 2011 model that more closely resembles the original fury.
Royal enfield fury retro design
Like the original fury, the current model based on the platform at the royal enfield bullet, bullet electra in particular. The fury is a 499cc single-cylinder fuel injection and fitted with twin silencers, royal enfield’s first model in 40 years with twin pipes. There are no performance figures released but the standard engine fuel injection royal enfield bullet claims 28hp at 5250 rpm and 30.5 ft-lb. At 4000rpm.
2011 royal enfield fury
equipped with western-style handlebar mounted over an aluminum billet top yoke. Unlike modern royal enfields, fury uses chrome lamps and a digital instrument panel. Electra twin saddle is replaced with fiberglass flat track-style single seat unit with tail lights included.
While the royal enfield fury was originally prepared for the u.s., the uk version of 2011 will be exclusive, developed by a british importer of royal enfield’s watsonian squire.
Royal enfield fury retro design
2011 royal enfield fury specs
Engine and transmission
Engine type:
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1 cylinders, 4-stroke, single
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Displacement:
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499 cc (30.49 cubic inches)
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Bore × stroke:
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84 mm × 90 mm (undersquare – longstroke)
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Cooling system:
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Air cooled
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Power:
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28.01 hp (20.6 kw) @ 5250 rpm
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Torque:
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41.3 nm (4.21 kg-m) @ 4000 rpm
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Throttle:
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Cable operated
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Valves
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Valve train:
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Ohv, non-variable
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Valves per cylinder:
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2
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Fuel and ignition
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Sparks per cylinder:
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1
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Fuel supply system:
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Carburetor
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Ignition type:
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Analogue cdi (capacitive discharge ign.)
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Engine mounting:
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Transverse
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Lubrication system:
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Wet sump
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Gear box:
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Manual 5-speed
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Clutch:
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Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
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Final drive:
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Chain
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Starter:
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Electric / kick-starter
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Dimensions
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Physical measures
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Length:
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2160 mm
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Width:
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800 mm
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Height:
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1050 mm
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Wheel base:
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1370 mm
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Trail:
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75 mm
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Ground clearance:
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140 mm
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Seat height:
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820 mm
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Weight
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Curb weight:
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187 kg
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Chassis and suspension
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Frame type:
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Steel, single cradle frame
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Front
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Suspension:
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Cartridge
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Fork angle:
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25°
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Brake:
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Twin disk
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Rear
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Suspension:
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Twin shock, swingarm
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Brake:
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Drum
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Other
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Abs available:
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No
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Power-to-weight ratio:
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0.11 hp/kg (9.08 kg/hp)
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Fuel capacity:
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15 l
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Number of riders:
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2 persons
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THE ROYAL ENFIELD G2 Bullet Trials 1948
Owner: Jim Hemingway
The prototype had done well in a performance trial and went on to win the trophy at the 1948 International Six Days Trial and two Bullet riders won gold medals. In 1952 Johhny Brittain won the Scottish Six Days Trial on a Royal Enfield Bullet and in 1953 he also won the International Six Days Trial without losing a single point.
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