Classic fours at Sammy Miller's Museum

 I took some pictures of four-cylinder motorcycles at Sammy Miller's Museum.

1909 'FN'

  I'm sure most people think of singles, twins and triples as the mainstay of classic motorcycling. But fours were dreamed up by engineers pretty well from the beginning of motorcycling. The bike on the left is an 'FN'. Not a very glamorous name but it was created in 1909 so maybe before the marketing men got hold of the book of names.

Indian Chief

Henderson Super X

Pierce Arrow

Pierce Arrow - beautiful

1916 Henderson Four

1916 Henderson Four - engine close up

All Praise This Man - The Spirit of British Engineering

Total Madness - Shed Inspiration

I always fancied a big Kat. These days, she doesn't look so big. The engine does protrude either side but on the whole it has a slim aspect compared to modern full fairings.

Suzuki GSX1100 Katana