Curtiss V-8 motorcycle

The Curtiss V-8 motorcycle was a 269 cu in (4,410 cc) V8 engine-powered motorcycle designed and built by aviation and motorcycling pioneer Glenn Curtiss that set an unofficial land speed record of 136.36 miles per hour (219.45 km/h) on January 24, 1907. The air-cooled F-head engine was developed for use in dirigibles.

Curtiss V-8
ManufacturerGlenn Curtiss
Assembly1906
ClassSpeed record challenger
EngineCurtiss B-8: 269 cu in (4,410 cc), dual carburetor, 90° F-head V-8
Bore / stroke3.625 in × 3.25 in (92.1 mm × 82.6 mm)
Top speed136 mph (219 km/h)
Power40 hp (30 kW) @ 1,800 RPM
Ignition typeBattery ignition, jump-spark
TransmissionDirect drive
Shaft and rear hub bevel
Frame typeSteel tubing
BrakesRear v brake
Tires26 in (660 mm)
Wheelbase64 in (1.6 m)
DimensionsL: 7 ft 10 in (2.4 m)
W: 2 ft 3 in (0.7 m)
H: 3 ft (0.9 m)
Weight275 lb (125 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity2.5 US gal (9.5 L)
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