Excelsior 6HP Twin
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Excelsior 6 hp Twin, 1912 model
- Excelsior was founded in Chicago in 1907, and purchased by the Schwinn bicycle company in 1912.
- Excelsior became known for powerful and fast motorcycles with large V-twin engines, and was the toughest competitor to Indian and Harley-Davidson . Together, the three motorcycle manufacturers made up the "Big Three" of the American motorcycle industry from 1912 to 1931.
- In 1912, Excelsior was the first production motorcycle to be officially measured at 100 mph/160 km/h
- The company experienced great success, and in 1917 they bought Henderson
- Excelsior's racing machines claimed the top spot in boardtrack
- Excelsior Super X is one of the brand's most iconic models. It had a 746cc V-engine and competed with Indian Scout.
- Excelsior ceased motorcycle production in 1931 as a result of the economic depression that followed the stock market crash of 1929.
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- Technical data Excelsior 6HP Twin, 1912 model
- Engine: V-twin
- Displacement: 840 ccm
- Power: 6 hp
- Weight: 115 kg
