Iris Motorcycles
Iris were motorcycles produced from 1902 to 1904 in Brixton, London by Legros and Knowles.
- 1902 The machine was fitted with their own make of 2½ hp water-cooled engine, fitted into a diamond bicycle frame. The belt drive had a free-engine pulley to act as a clutch. It also had a hand starter. The front part of the tank acted as the radiator for the cooling system, with air tubes running from the front and exiting along each side.
- 1903 Added to the previous model was a 5hp water-cooled V-twin, with the engine fitted into a loop frame but all the other features retained.
- November 1903 listed as Iris Motor Co of Holland Street, North Brixton.
- 1904 The models continued, the radiator was improved and air-cooled models were also listed.
1906 Produced 25-30 and 35-40 h.p. shaft-drive models.
- 1911 Directory lists them as Iris Cars Ltd., Scrubs Lane, Harlesden, London NW, and as motor manufacturers
Notes: There was also an Iris brand of sidecar of Highbury Station, London, in the mid 1920s.
Source: Graces Guide
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