Property of a deceased's estate
1925 Humber 348cc De Luxe
Registration no. SV 5306
Frame no. 7353 (see text)
Engine no. 8986
A firm with its roots in the Victorian bicycle industry, Humber began experimenting with powered transport in the closing years of the 19th Century, introducing its first successful motorcycle - a built-under-license P&M - in 1902 and the first all-Humber design in 1908. A new addition to the Humber range for 1923 was a 2¾hp lightweight sports model powered by a single-cylinder sidevalve engine of 75x79mm bore/stroke displacing 348cc. Refined and speedy, the newcomer would form the basis of Humber's future motorcycle range, spawning overhead-valve and, later, overhead-camshaft derivatives. Produced in touring and sports versions, the 2¾hp sidevalve Humber remained in the range until motorcycle production ceased at the end of 1930.

Last taxed in 1996, this sidevalve-engined Humber is an older restoration that still presents well (the engine turns over). Notable features include a four-speed gearbox; all-chain drive; enclosed primary chain; and a dummy belt-rim rear brake. The machine was purchased by the late owner from the Stondon Museum Motorcycle Auction in 2015. It should be noted that the accompanying V5C document and HPI check sheet list frame number '7368', which could be a typographical error. Offered with a photocopied manual.
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