Launched in 1948, Royal Enfield's twin followed orthodox lines, though the use of separate barrels and 'heads, and the oil tank's incorporation within the crankcase - a feature inherited from the firm's singles - was unusual. The engine was installed in what was basically the Bullet frame, an advanced design featuring swinging-arm rear suspension. Just like BSA and Triumph, 'Enfield went on to enlarge its twin, eclipsing its rivals with the 700cc Meteor for 1953, Britain's largest vertical twin at that time. The crankcase remained fundamentally unchanged, but the bore/stroke dimensions and engine top-end were those of the 350 Bullet, doubled up and restyled. Extensive revisions to the engine and the adoption of a new frame (shared by the Bullet singles) ushered in the Super Meteor in the autumn of 1955. Maximum power went up to 40bhp and top speed increased to just exceed the magic 'ton'. This superb example of one of Britain's rarer parallel twins was extensively restored in the summer of 2003, the engine, gearbox, frame, cycle parts, wheels and electrics all being refurbished, and a new seat, brightwork, tyres and tubes fitted. Finished in maroon, the machine has been sensibly up-graded with electronic ignition and is presented in excellent condition throughout. Offered with sundry invoices, original logbook, current road fund licence/MoT and Swansea V5.
Launched in 1948, Royal Enfield's twin followed orthodox lines, though the use of separate barrels and 'heads, and the oil tank's incorporation within the crankcase - a feature inherited from the firm's singles - was unusual. The engine was installed in what was basically the Bullet frame, an advanced design featuring swinging-arm rear suspension. Just like BSA and Triumph, 'Enfield went on to enlarge its twin, eclipsing its rivals with the 700cc Meteor for 1953, Britain's largest vertical twin at that time. The crankcase remained fundamentally unchanged, but the bore/stroke dimensions and engine top-end were those of the 350 Bullet, doubled up and restyled. Extensive revisions to the engine and the adoption of a new frame (shared by the Bullet singles) ushered in the Super Meteor in the autumn of 1955. Maximum power went up to 40bhp and top speed increased to just exceed the magic 'ton'. This superb example of one of Britain's rarer parallel twins was extensively restored in the summer of 2003, the engine, gearbox, frame, cycle parts, wheels and electrics all being refurbished, and a new seat, brightwork, tyres and tubes fitted. Finished in maroon, the machine has been sensibly up-graded with electronic ignition and is presented in excellent condition throughout. Offered with sundry invoices, original logbook, current road fund licence/MoT and Swansea V5.
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