Rudge Whitworth motorcycle books - history and models
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Rudge-Whitworth - The Complete Story
Tells the history of the Rudge-Whitworth cycle and motorcycle company, from the late 1800s to the 1940s, including full production histories of the motorcycle models.
Topics covered include: - The origins of Rudge-Whitworth, from Daniel Rudge's early bicycles, to the Pugh family merger - An expansion into motorcycle production in 1909, with the 'M' prototypes and 'F'-head engines - The invention of the Rudge Multi gear engine in 1912, and a subsequent Isle of man win in 1914 - The innovative 'Rudge Four' engines, with four parallel valves per cylinder - The 'Python' models - Rudge equipment used by other manufacturers, including in Enzo Ferrari's Scuderia Ferrari - The post-war slump and a move to EMI, with later attempts to revive the Rudge name.
Product details
Author:
Bryan Reynolds
Details:
160 pages, 26 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm / 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.75 in, hardback
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