New Imperial Motorcycles

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New Imperial 250 & 350cc Models 36 & 46

MODEL 36. "STANDARD "UNIT" 250 c.c. O.H.V. £46:0:0
MODEL 46. STANDARD UNIT" 350 c.c. O.H.V. £48:0:0

These Machines are excellent all-purpose mounts for heavy utility work. They are both reliable and economical and the Model 46 can be used with a Sidecar with confidence. (See Page 14).

ENGINES.

Model 36. B.67 m.m. x S.70 m.m. Capacity 247 c.c.

Model 46. B.74 m.m. x S.80 m.m. Capacity 344 c.c.

Totally enclosed Valve Gear of robust construction. Valve Guides positively lubricated ; the supply being readily controlled by hand ; in UNIT CONSTRUCTION with —

GEAR-BOX. 4-Spaced hand controlled " New Imperial " Gear-Box (Foot control 15/-extra.)

PRIMARY DRIVE, by helical Gear Wheels ; silent in operation, unbreakable and wear-proof, running in a die cast aluminium oil bath.

FRAME of cradle type employing three-point suspension to the Unit, having Pillion Footrest Lugs brazed in position. Front and Rear Stands. (Spring Frame £3 extra).

FORKS of new Taper Tube design fitted with Steering and Fork movement Dampers GUARDS of new design — very wide and ridged for strength.

WHEELS. Rims and spokes black enamel fitted with 26 x 3.25-in. Dunlop Tyres. SILENCERS. Twin Exhaust Pipes fitted with barrel type Silencers, heavily Chromium plated, finished with neat fishtails.

EQUIPMENT. Lucas 6-volt Magdyno Lighting Set, Compensated Voltage Control. Lucas H.F. Horn.

FINISH. Bars finished Chrome with clip-on controls. Tank finished brilliant black enamel with gold lines.

Model 36. With Coil Set, £43 0s. 0d. With M.L., £45 0s. 0d. Model 46. With Coil Set, £45 0s. 0d. With M.L.. £47 0s. 0d.