Sunbeam Model 3 (1915-26)
The Sunbeam Model 3 is a motorcycle that was produced between the years 1915 and 1926. It is powered by a single cylinder, side valve engine with a capacity of 499 cc or 30.5 cu in. The engine produces a power output of 2.6 kW or 3.5 hp and has a bore x stroke of 85 x 88 mm. The cooling system is air cooled and the exhaust is single. The motorcycle is started by a kick. It has a 3-speed transmission with a final drive chain. The frame of the motorcycle is a single downtube cradle with Druid forks for the front suspension and a rigid, spring-loaded saddle for the rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are both drums. The wheels are made of steel with laced wire spokes.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Sunbeam Model 3
Year: 1915 – 26
Engine: Single cylinder, side valve
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 85 x 88 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Exhaust: Single
Starting: Kick
Power: 2.6 kW / 3.5 hp
Transmission: 3-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Single downtube cradle
Front Suspension: Druid forks
Rear Suspension: Rigid, spring loaded saddle
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Related models:
- Sunbeam S7 500 (1946-56)
- Sunbeam Model 8 (1924-31)
- Sunbeam Model 7 and 7A (1922-40)
- Sunbeam Model 3 (1924-26)
- Sunbeam Model 1 and Model 2 (1923-30)
- Sunbeam Model 90 (1925)
- Sunbeam Model B2 scooter (1958-65)
- Sunbeam Model 3 (1915-26)
- Sunbeam Model B1 scooter (1957-64)
- Sunbeam Model 90 (1928-33)
- Sunbeam Model 90 (1934)
- Sunbeam Model 14 (1933-38)
- Sunbeam S8 (1949-56)
- Sunbeam Model 10 Sprint (1931)
- Sunbeam Model 9 (1924-27)
- Sunbeam Model 6 Lion (1921-37)
- Sunbeam Model 7 and 7A (1934-36)