Universal motorcycles, sometimes known as Helvetia, have the rare distinction of Swiss manufacture, by a firm who were primarily active in the domestic market from 1928 to 1964. Initially using proprietary 4-stroke engines from Anzani, JAP and Python, their own large capacity side-valve V-twins were launched in the mid 1930s. A 250cc 4-stroke single was added, post war, together with the top-of-the-range 580cc flat twin. The handsome shaft-drive Swiss twin is in a complete condition, having been purchased by the Museum in 1994. Aside from its engine the plunger-sprung Universal bears a certain resemblance to Sunbeam's S8. Displaying an indicated 62,538km on the speedometer, the machine is stated to be "largely original", and is offered with Tariff Badge and Zollausweiskarte.
Universal motorcycles, sometimes known as Helvetia, have the rare distinction of Swiss manufacture, by a firm who were primarily active in the domestic market from 1928 to 1964. Initially using proprietary 4-stroke engines from Anzani, JAP and Python, their own large capacity side-valve V-twins were launched in the mid 1930s. A 250cc 4-stroke single was added, post war, together with the top-of-the-range 580cc flat twin. The handsome shaft-drive Swiss twin is in a complete condition, having been purchased by the Museum in 1994. Aside from its engine the plunger-sprung Universal bears a certain resemblance to Sunbeam's S8. Displaying an indicated 62,538km on the speedometer, the machine is stated to be "largely original", and is offered with Tariff Badge and Zollausweiskarte.
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