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MV Agusta 175 Torismo CSTL Lusso (1954)

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The MV Agusta 175 Torismo CSTL Lusso is a motorcycle manufactured in 1954 with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve engine and a capacity of 172.3 cc. With a 59.5 mm x 62 mm bore and stroke, it is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 7.0:1. It features a 22mm Dellorto MA22 carburetor, wet sump lubrication, flywheel-magneto ignition, and kick starting. The motorcycle produces a maximum power of 8.2 kW / 11 hp at 5400 rpm and has a 4-speed transmission with chain final drive. The MV Agusta 175 Torismo CSTL Lusso has a double cradle tubular and pressed steel frame with hydraulic telescopic forks and a swingarm with hydraulic shocks suspension. Its front and rear brakes are 160 mm and 140 mm drums, respectively. The motorcycle’s front and rear tires are both 2.75-19 in size. It measures 1895 mm in length, 620 mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 1280 mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 105 kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 14 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 175 Torismo CSTL Lusso

Year: 1954
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve
Capacity: 172.3 c / 10.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 59.5 x 62 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.0:1
Induction: 22mm Dellorto MA22 carburetor
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Flywheel-magneto
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 8.2 kW / 11 hp @ 5400 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Double cradle tubular and pressed steel
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: swingarm with hydraulic shocks
Front Brakes: 160mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 140mm Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75- 19
Rear Tyre: 2.75- 19
Dimensions: Length: 1895 mm / 74.6 in Width: 620 mm / 24.4 in
Wheelbase: 1280 mm / 50.3 in
Dry Weight: 105 kg / 231lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal

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AJS E95 Porcupine (1954)

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The AJS E95 Porcupine is a rare motorcycle from 1954, with only 4 units produced. It comes with a powerful 497 cc twin-cylinder engine made of aluminum alloy, with a 45-degree inclination and DOHC. Its twin GP carburetors and Lucas magneto ignition system give it a maximum power of 41 kW / 55 hp at 7600 rpm. The motorcycle boasts a 4-speed close ratio transmission, chain final drive, dual down-tube steel cradle frame, front AMC Teledraulic telescopic fork suspension, dual AMC “Jam-pot” shocks rear suspension, TLS drum 203mm/8in front brake, and SLS drum 203mm/8in rear brake. The AJS E95 Porcupine also features steel wire-spoke wheels with a 3.0 x 19 in front rim and a 3.5 x 19 in rear rim. Its wheelbase measures 1435mm/56.5in, and it has a seat height of 711mm/28in. The dry weight is 152kg/335lb, and the fuel capacity is 19L/5.0USgal. The AJS E95 Porcupine is reviewed by Bonham’s and Wikipedia, and is notable for its rarity and powerful performance.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: AJS E95 Porcupine

Year: 1954
Production: 4 Units
Engine: Twin cylinder inclined at 45 degrees, aluminium alloy, DOHC
Capacity: 497 cc / 30.3 in
Bore x Stroke: 68 x 68.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Exhaust: 2-into-2
Induction: Twin GP carburetors
Ignition: Lucas magneto
Max Power: 41 kW / 55 hp @ 7600 rpm
Transmission: 4-Speed, close ratio
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Dual down-tube steel cradle
Front Suspension: AMC Teledraulic telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Dual AMC “Jam-pot” shocks
Front Brakes: TLS drum, 203 mm / 8 in
Rear Brakes: SLS drum, 203 mm / 8 in
Wheels: Steel, wire spokes
Front Rim: 3.0 x 19 in
Rear Rim: 3.5 x 19 in
Wheelbase: 1435 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height: 711 mm / 28 in
Dry Weight: 152 kg / 335 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 L / 5.0 US gal
Review: Wikipedia, Bonham’s

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GIMA 125-4 (1954)

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The Gima 125-4 and 125-4SA motorbikes were produced in 1954, with a four stroke, single cylinder AMC engine and a capacity of 125cc. The engine boasted a maximum power output of 4.3 kW or 5.8 hp. The bike featured a four-speed transmission and was started with a kick. The front suspension used telescopic forks, while the rear suspension featured plunger and saddle springs. The wheels were made of steel and had laced wire spokes and both the front and rear tires measured 25 x 3.00″. The front and rear brakes were drum brakes, and the fuel capacity was 12.5 L or 3.3 US gallons. The Gima 125-4/SA had a top speed of 80 km/h or 49.7 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Gima 125-4 and 125-4SA

Year: 1954
Engine: AMC engine, four stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 125 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 48 x 69 mm
Exhaust: Single
Cooling: Air cooled
Max Power: 4.3 kW / 5.8 hp
Transmission: 4 Speed
Starting: Kick
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Plunger, saddle springs
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Tyre: 25 x 3.00″
Rear Tyre: 25 x 3.00″
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal
Top Speed: 80 km/h / 49.7 mph

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NSU Race Fox, Dolphin (1954)

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The NSU Race Fox and Dolphin are motorcycle models from 1954. They both have a single cylinder, upright-shaft engine with a capacity of 124 cc / 7.6 cub in, and are cooled by air/oil. The exhaust system is twin, made of steel and chrome. The top speed of the motorcycles depends on the gearbox, and can reach up to 177 km/h / 110 mph, while the average consumption is 80.5 kg / 177 lbs. The motorcycles are available in white/silver colors and can be started with a kick-start. The NSU Race Fox and Dolphin both have a max power of 13.2 kW / 18 hp at 11000 rpm. The source of this information is Audi’s official website.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: NSU Race Fox, Dolphin

Year: 1954
Engine: Single cylinder, upright-shaft
Capacity: 124 cc / 7.6 cub in
Cooling: Air/Oil cooled
Starting: Kick-start
Exhaust System: Twin, steel and chrome
Max Power: 13.2 kW / 18 hp @ 11000 rpm
Average Consumption: 80.5 kg / 177 lbs
Top Speed: 177 km/h / 110 mph (depending on gearbox)
Colours: White/Silver
Source: audi.com

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NSU Racemax, Blue Whale (1954)

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The NSU Racemax, also known as the Blue Whale, is a 1954 motorcycle model equipped with a two-cylinder, upright shaft engine that packs a capacity of 247 cc or 15 cubic inches. The bike is air/oil cooled and operates on a dry sump lubrication system with an external oil tank and filter. It employs a twin, steel exhaust system and can reach a maximum power output of 24.3 kW or 33 horsepower at 10,500 rpm. The top speed of the NSU Racemax is 207 km/h (129 mph) and it is started via a kick start mechanism. These specifications come from the official Audi website, which is the parent company of NSU Motorenwerke AG that produced the Racemax. The Blue Whale is a rare and collectible motorcycle model with a distinctive design that features a metallic blue body with white stripes along its length, hence the name. The bike’s performance and speed have made it a notable model in the vintage motorcycle community. Overall, the NSU Racemax / Blue Whale is an iconic example of classic motorcycle engineering and a heritage that continues to influence motorcycle design in the present day.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: NSU Racemax, Blue Whale

Year: 1954
Engine: Two cylinder, 2 banks in-line, upright shaft engine
Capacity: 247 cc / 15 cub in
Cooling: Air/Oil cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump with external oil tank and filter
Starting: Kick start
Exhaust System: Twin, steel
Max Power: 24.3 kW / 33 hp @ 10 500 rpm
Top Speed: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Source: audi.com,

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Suzuki Colleda 90 (1954)

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The Suzuki Colleda CO motorcycle was first introduced in 1954. It has a single-cylinder, four-stroke, two-valve transverse engine with a capacity of 90cc or 5.5 cubic inches. The cooling system is air-cooled and lubrication is provided by a wet sump. The engine’s maximum power output is 2.9 kW or 3.94 horsepower at 4000 rpm. The clutch is wet and cable operated, and the motorcycle has a three-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is made of steel and the front suspension is a telescopic fork with a cartridge, while the rear suspension is of the plunger type with spring-loaded seats. The motorcycle features a kick-start mechanism for starting.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki Colleda CO

Year: 1954
Engine: Single cylinder, 4 stroke, 2 valves, transverse
Capacity: 90 cc / 5.5 cu in
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 2.9 kW / 3.94 hp @ 4000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 3 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel frame
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork – cartridge
Rear Suspension: Plunger type shock absorbers, spring loaded seat

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MV Agusta 125 (1954)

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The MV Agusta 125 (1954) motorcycle had a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, two-valve engine with a capacity of 172 cc / 10.6 cu-in. The engine featured a Dellorto MA18 carburetor, had a compression ratio of 6.5:1, and produced a maximum power output of 5.4 kW / 7.5 hp at 5400 rpm. The motorcycle had a four-speed transmission and a chain final drive. It had a double-cradle tubular and pressed steel frame and was equipped with hydraulic telescopic forks in the front and a swingarm with hydraulic shocks in the rear. The front brakes were 180mm drum brakes while the rear brakes were 150mm drum brakes. The front and rear tires were both 2.75- 19. The motorcycle had a length of 1895mm, a width of 620mm, and a wheelbase of 1280mm. It weighed 105kg and had a fuel capacity of 16 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: MV Agusta 175 Monoalbero

Year: 1954
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve
Capacity: 172 c / 10.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 59.5 x 62 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
Induction: Dellorto MA18 carburetor
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Flywheel-magneto
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 5.4 kW / 7.5 hp @ 5400 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Double cradle tubular and pressed steel
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: swingarm with hydraulic shocks
Front Brakes: 180mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 150mm Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75- 19
Rear Tyre: 2.75- 19
Dimensions: Length: 1895 mm Width: 620 mm
Wheelbase: 1280 mm /
Dry Weight: 105 kg
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres

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