Raleigh 1924 Model 5 2¾hp 350 cc 1 cyl sv

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Raleigh  1924  349  cc   SV   

 

 

In the beginning of the  20th century Raleigh’s main business was in the cycle trade. 
Company founder Frank Bowden was a firm believer in variable gear systems and from the end of 1902 the Raleigh Cycle company  put the Sturmey-Archer cycle hub gear on the market. 
There was some motorcycle production between 1899 and 1906, but only after the first world war some serious thought was given again to motorcycle production.
In the early twenties a 699 cc flat twin was produced; from 1922 mostly  single cylinder side valve singles were put on the market and these economical, well made machines proved to be great sellers. 
This 1924 example is a nice older restoration