Beschreibung:

Legendary superbike of motorcycling’s between-the-wars ‘Golden Age’, Brough Superior - ‘The Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles’ - was synonymous with high performance, engineering excellence and quality of finish. First shown to the public in 1924, the SS100 came with a written guarantee that it had been timed at over 100mph for a quarter of a mile - a staggering achievement at a time when very few road vehicles of any sort were capable of reaching three-figure speeds. Brough entered the 1930s with an entirely JAP-powered range, and then, after a brief absence, the SS80 re-appeared in 1935 as the SS80 Special, this time with an engine built by Associated Motor Cycles. The following year the SS100 adopted an overhead-valve version of the AMC power unit, and the two models continued to use the Plumstead-made engines until production ceased in 1939. Launched in 1933, the 1,096cc 11-50 was the largest Brough Superior to enter series production. Powered by a sidevalve v-twin (of unusual 60-degree configuration) supplied exclusively to the Nottingham factory by J A Prestwich, the 11-50 fitted into the Brough price range between the SS80 and SS100. The model was conceived as a long-legged, effortless tourer and could exceed 90mph in solo form or pull a heavy sidecar at up to 75mph. Production lasted until 1939, by which time the 11-50 was the only JAP-powered machine in the Brough Superior range. Its quality, ruggedness and reliability made the 11-50 a favourite with police forces, this example being one of a small number supplied to Sheffield Constabulary. The current owner acquired the machine at auction in December 1990 and has used it to attend local rallies. Last used around ten years ago, it is described as in generally good condition with excellent frame/cycle parts. Offered with Swansea V5.