Sunbeam motor cycles 1913

1913
SUNBEAMS

Model Range
The original 2¾ h.p. model was supplemented with a 6 h.p. (770cc) JAP twin cylinder machine in June 1913. A 3½ h.p. (499cc) side-valve model followed in September 1913.

Cycle Parts
The all-black colour scheme was introduced, with gold leaf lining.

Engine and Gearbox
Unlike the earlier machine, both the 6 h.p. model and 3½ h.p. model had a three-speed gearbox.

Sources:
* Robert Cordon Champ, 1980, 'The Sunbeam Motorcycle'. Haynes Publishing.

T H E Y E A R ' S M O D E L S
2¾ horse power (349cc) model
6 horse power (770cc) JAP v-twin model - no photo
3½ horse power (499cc) model
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