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Nimbus 750 Sport

Nimbus1939
Nimbus 750 was often referred to as the "Humlebien" because the buzzing engine sound

Nimbus 750 was often referred to as the "Humlebien" because the buzzing engine sound

Nimbus was produced in Denmark in the period 1919-1959 by the company Fisker & Nielsen.

Simple instrumentation

Simple instrumentation

Nimbus were undoubtedly somewhat unique motorcycles with their 4-cylinder engines placed longitudinally in the pressed steel frame and with a shaft drive on the rear wheel.

Overhead camshaft and open valve springs

Overhead camshaft and open valve springs

Nimbus was not among the fastest machines, but was still popular and widely used with sidecars by the Danish postal service, police and military forces.

Nimbus was an early adopter of telescopic front forks, and not least an engine with an overhead camshaft, and was known for its robustness and solid mechanics.

  • Technical data Nimbus 750 Sport, 1939 model:
  • Engine: 4-cylinder 4-stroke OHC
  • Displacement: 746 cc
  • Power: about 20 hp
  • No. of gears: 3
  • Weight: 185 kg
  • Top speed: 120 km/h
Nimbus with sidecar was widely used by the postal service, police and military in Denmark

Nimbus with sidecar was widely used by the postal service, police and military in Denmark