Sunbeam motor cycles 1920

1920
SUNBEAMS

Model Range
The three model range from 1919 continued.

Cycle Parts
New front forks with a leaf spring were introduced, as was a rear drum brake on the 3½ h.p. model. The front retained a bicycle-style stirrup brake.

Engine and Gearbox
The magneto drive cover takes on its traditional lozenge shape. The engine was given larger cooling fins.

Sources:
* Robert Cordon Champ, 1980, 'The Sunbeam Motorcycle'. Haynes Publishing.

T H E Y E A R ' S M O D E L S
3½ h.p. Standard model
3½ h.p. Sporting model - no photo
8 hp (996cc) JAP v-twin model - no photo
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