French Motorcycles

Moto-Cardan 250cc Single c.1903

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c.1903 MOTO-CARDAN 250 cm3

En 1903, cette jeune marque apparaît pour la première fois dans une compétition, « Le Critérium des quart de litre ». Moto- Cardan entend y démontrer le bien-fondé de sa transmission par arbre et couple conique, qui fait sa différence à une époque où la courroie en cuir règne en maître. La marque ne remportera pas de victoire mais commercialisera une 250 et une étonnante machine mue par un bicylindre en V à cardan.

This young brand is introduced for the first time in 1903 during the "Le Critérium des quart de litre" competition. Moto- Cardan intends to demonstrate the soundness of its drive shaft and conical torque, which sets itself apart at a time when the trend is led by the leather strap-belt. This brand does not acquire any wins however, but they market a 250 and an amazing V-twin cardan cylinder machine.

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