Brief History of the Marque: Rover
The Coventry-based firm built bicycles as early as 1884, and its founder,
John Starley, had had the foresight to evaluate a number of Peugeot motorcycles
in 1899. Starley died in 1901 and was succeeded as Managing Director by
Harry Smith who continued development and demonstrated the company's first
motorcycle in November 1902, the Rover Imperial.
Prior to the First World War Rover built conventional diamond-framed
machines using 496cc 85x88mm sidevalve engines of their own design, augmented
after the war by Rover 248cc and 348cc OHV engines and JAP
engines including a 676cc V Twin.
During the Great War the company supplied motorcycles to the armies
of Britain and Russia. Subsequently production of motorcycles took second
place to automobiles, and in 1924 the manufacture of all two-wheelers ceased.
Over 10,000 motorcycles had been built.
More history of Rover Motorcycles...
Sun Feb 17 2013
sj.ellis<at>xnet.co.nz
Rover 1912
We have a 1912 Rover motor cycle and are wanting to post it for sale
is there any interest
New Plymouth NZ
Fri Aug 19 2011
jewels< at> slingshot.co.nz (bounces)
Rover Rover
I have orig catalogue pics and specs for Rover Motorcycles 1912&
1915,i can email your site,cheers Graeme
Tue Apr 12 2011
rover<at>burchill.co.uk
Rover 1917 3.5hp
Rover 1917 3.5hp Rover 1917 3.5hp
Rover 1917 3.5hp stolen alongwith 1910 Rover bicycle. Motor bike as
per picture. Both in great condition. Bicycle had 1960's rubber pedals
London
Tue Feb 16 2010
iain.kerr
live.co.uk
rover
rover 400cc
I own a 1922 un restored motorcycle. I'm would like to get it valued
and wondered if anyone could help. Many thanks Iain Kerr.
Sat Nov 22 2008
brown.laura
tesco.net
what models are these?
Rover/Levis ?
Dear Sir
here are two pictures of my Great Grandad and Grandma taken around
1920's, and my Father would like to know which models they are.
Coventry
Thu Nov 13 2008
bob
hinton330.fsnet.co.uk
Rover Motorcycle
4.25HP 1912
Dear Sir,
I have a photograph of an old motorcycle being ridden by my Great Uncle.
I am trying to identify the model.
Bob Hinton
wales
Wed Sep 05 2007
gosfordsigns
cirruscomms.com.au
1912 Rover
Hello we have a 1912 Rover Motorcycle with Fitall Gear And would like
some photos or old poster or any info on the old girl We would like to
put it toghter and sell at later date
Regards Barney
Australia
Tue Jan 16 2007
erik.brinkman
erikbrinkman
Rover Brand Ownership
Rover Motorcycle
I am interesed in knowing who owns the rights to "Rover" as applied
to motorcycles ?
600 miles west of Los Angeles
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Tue Dec 19 2006
erik.brinkman
erikbrinkman
Rover Motorcycles
I read your bit on the Rover and that you were looking for more info.
I too am looking. I am looking for whomever OWNS the rights to the name
when applied to motorcycles.
Canada
The bike is quite
stunning. Well worth a visit to the site:
http://www.erikbrinkman.com/rbike
Sun Jan 22 2006
speedbj
spray.se
ROVER MOTORCYCLE CLUB?
Hello,
I need Rover motorcycle club address.
Regards
Bengt
Thu Sep 08 2005
schwietzer
t-online.de
rover motorcycles
I need to in contact with somebody who can give me information about
rover motorcycles, because i has to write a story about thes for a german
oldtimer-magazine!

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