In the 30s, when the aviation industry progressively developed, many engineers, designers of cars and motorcycles began to clearly understand the importance of aerodynamics. One of these designers who realized that streamlining affects speed was Orly Courtney. So in 1934, Courtney introduced the concept of a motorcycle built on the basis of the 1930 Henderson Streamline.
Futuristic concept motorcycle model of 1934 | Henderson KJ Streamline
The concept had a power plant of 1200 cubic meters, produced 40
horsepower with four-cylinder engine and developed 160 km / h.
Unfortunately, the concept did not appeal to the conservative
community, Courtney was awarded only ridicule and mention in the press
as "the creator of a cartoon bike."
For many decades, no one saw the motorcycle until collector Frank Westfall Syracuse presented at the Antique Motorcycle Club of America’s 2010 National meet at Rhinebeck, New York.
The Antique Motorcycle Club of America’s 2010 National meet at Rhinebeck, New York
Source | all-oldtimers.com
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