The Sunbeam Model 7 and 7A motorcycles were produced between 1934 and 1936. The bike had a single cylinder, side valve engine with a capacity of 248 cc and a bore x stroke of 64 x 70 mm. It was air-cooled and had a single exhaust. The bike had a kick start and a 4-speed transmission with chain final drive. The frame was a single downtube cradle and the front suspension was Druid forks. The rear suspension was rigid with a spring-loaded saddle, and the front and rear brakes were both drum brakes. The wheels were made of steel with laced wire spokes. This information was sourced from www.sunbeamsidevalve.com.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Sunbeam Model 16
| Year | 1934 – 36 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, side valve |
| Capacity | 248 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 64 x 70 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Exhaust | Single |
| Starting | Kick |
| Transmission | 4-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 |
| Source | Sunbeamsidevalve.com |
