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Royal Enfield 148cc Model Z

Royal Enfield 1935 148cc Model Z

An economical, reliably lightweight of unique design which will take you anywhere and keep you clean.

Specification.

FRAME

Made from a single steel pressing, enclosing the entire engine, gearbox, etc, Complete proceeded from oil, grease and mud without sacrifice of accessibility.

ENGINE

148 c.c. single cylinder two-stroke, bore and stroke 56x60 m/m. Roller bearing big end.

LUBRICATION

Oil mixed with petrol.

CARBURETTOR

Two-lever control. Fitted with air cleaner.

IGNITION

Villiers flywheel magneto.

LIGHTING SET

Direct lighting front flywheel dynamo. Cobalt-steel magnets giving large output. Head lamp, 7in. dia. and rear light. Parking light from dry battery.

GEARBOX

Three-speed with hand control, Standard ratios : 7.2, 12.8 and 20 to 1, Handlebar-controlled clutch and kick starter.

TRANSMISSION

Front chain totally enclosed in oil-bath case.

TANK

Entirely separate from the frame. Oil measure attached to filler cap.

TYRES

Dunlop cord, 25x2.75in., wired on.

STAND

Spring-up central Stand

MUDGUARDS

Wide valanced front guard, and rear guard with large side valances. Rear guard and carrier quickly detachable.
EQUIPMENT - FINISH Detachable pressed steel legshieids.
FINISH Black enamel relieved with bronze lining.

Model Z "CYCAR" 148 c.c. Two stroke

INCLUDING ELECTRIC LIGHTING SET

Adapted from a catalogue available at Barnstormers NZ