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Automoto Motocyclette type "Touriste-Confort"

4 CV 350cc SV A3 1928-1929

Engine: Automoto; bore 71mm, stroke 88mm; volume 350ccm; power 4 CV; 2sp.; special aluminum piston; large valves in steel guides for high durability

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 withcork plates, externally adjustable

Gears: 1 ° primary chain from engine to gearbox with aluminum cover; 2 ° secondary chain from gearbox to rear wheel.

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

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, attched to each side of the tank

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

Tyre Inflator: 40x24 mounted on the front fork

Source: Automoto A9