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Automoto 1928 Motocyclette type Sport-Confort 4 CV 350cc OHV Zurcher A4

Engine: Zurcher top; bore 72mm, stroke 85.5mm; capacity 350cc; power 4 CV; 2sp.; special aluminum piston;

Lubrication: automatic on the engine with a mechanical pump with a window located on the oil tank

Ignition: magneto France, the latest type, high voltage with variable advance

Carburettor: automatic with two levers for petrol and air regulation

Transmission: Campbell gearbox, 3 speeds

Coupling: gradual, multi-disc with cork plates, externally adjustable

Gears: chain-chain

Frame: extra robust made of seamless tubes; saddle positioned for comfort, low center of gravity and good riding characteristics; there are eyes on the frame for attaching the side-car

Fork: reinforced, parallelogram type with adjustable steering damper. Pressure lubrication by Técalémit pump.

Wheels: 19"; drum brakes, front diameter 130mm, rear 170mm removable; balloon tyres 700 x 100 Dunlop

Saddle: Terry

Footrests: rubber

Tank: fuel for approx. 8.5 litres of petrol and separate tank for 2 litres of oil with additional pump

Exhaust: long nickel-plated pipe with high-capacity aluminum muffler

Knee pads: rubber, very flexible on the sides of the tank

Tool box: mounted above the tank with a lockable lid.

Tyre Inflator: 40x24 mounted on the front fork

Source: Automoto A9