New Imperial Motorcycles 1939

New Imperial 1939 Model 23 150cc<

New Imperial 1939 Model 23 150cc

UTILITY DE LUXE RANGE

MODEL 23 150 c.c. O.H.V.

POWER UNIT.

146 c.c., block motor, bore 55 mm., stroke 62.5 mm. O.H.V., single port. Oil delivered by mechanical pump to crankcase, all parts lubricated by splash and oil returned to sump by gravity.

TRANSMISSION.

By helical gears to clutch And dynamo. The dynamo pinion is made from "Tufnol", a material giving a high degree of silence. The multi-plate clutch, with Ferodo inserts, is coupled to a three-speed gear, with hand control. The drive from unit to rear wheel is by ½" x .305 chain.

IGNITION AND LIGHTING.

Lucas Dynamo and coil, 6-volt set, having voltage control, parking and dipping devices, and H.F. horn.

FRAME.

Tubular cradle type, with pressed steel fork, light in weight and of great strength.

TANK.

2½ gallons capacity, finished in a pleasing shade of blue, lined gold.

WHEELS.

19" x 2¼" rims, 25" x 3" tyres.

BRAKES.

Internal expanding type, powerful and smooth in action,EQUIPMENT.Includes "AMAL" carburetter, flexible top saddle, toolbox and kit, pump, licence holder, spring-up rear stand.

FINISH.

Black enamel, 3 coats, on frame, wheels, etc. Usual fittings chromium-plated.