Oldtimer picture gallery. Motorcycles. Pre-1932 USA motorcycles. Minneapolis.
1913 - 1914, Minneapolis Motor Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
VI 1908 - 1912, Minneapolis Motorcycle Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
This was the first American 2-speed motorcycle.
1914
1914 Minneapolis Model N 300 lb. tri-car delivery van, 1-cyl. 4-cycle SV own "Big 5" 5hp unit power plant (motor + clutch + gearbox in one unit), 36.08 cu in (591.2cc),
bore 31/2", stroke 33/4", Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed+reverse transmission, chain, ? mph, $?, 42k photo.
1913 (new deep fenders, leaf spring front fork, new handlebars)
1913 Minneapolis Model N 300 lb. tri-car delivery van, 1-cyl. 4-cycle SV own "Big 5" 5hp unit power plant (motor + clutch + gearbox in one unit), 36.08 cu in (591.2cc),
bore 31/2", stroke 33/4", Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed+reverse transmission, chain, 22 mph, $375, 64k photo.
1913 Minneapolis Model S-2, V2-cyl. 4-cycle L-head Spacke De Luxe 10hp, 60.89 cu in (997.8cc),
bore 31/4", stroke 3.67", Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, ? mph, $?, 47k poster, 132k photo, 54k photo, 51k photo.
1913 Minneapolis Model ? model, 1-cyl. 4-cycle L-head Spacke De Luxe 5hp, 30.45 cu in (498.9cc),
bore 31/4", stroke 3.67", Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, ? mph, $?, 47k poster
1912 June addition
1912 Minneapolis Model 10 H. P. De Luxe Twin, V2-cyl. 4-cycle L-head Spacke De Luxe 10hp, 60.89 cu in (997.8cc),
bore 31/4", stroke 3.67", Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed transmission, spring fork, spring or rigid frame, chain, ? mph, $300 spring frame, $285 rigid frame, 73k photo.
1912 Minneapolis Model 10 H. P. De Luxe Twin, V2-cyl. 4-cycle L-head Spacke De Luxe 10hp, 60.89 cu in (997.8cc),
bore 31/4", stroke 3.67", Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed transmission, spring fork, spring or rigid frame, belt, ? mph, $290 spring frame, $275 rigid frame, 7k photo.
1912 (mud splashers on the fenders, dark green with light green panels on the tank, optional: swinging arm rear suspension)
1912 Minneapolis Model N, 1-cyl. 4-cycle SV own "Big 5" 5hp unit power plant (motor + clutch + gearbox in one unit), 36.08 cu in (591.2cc),
bore 31/2", stroke 33/4", Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed transmission, spring fork, spring or rigid frame, chain, ? mph, $300 spring frame, $285 rigid frame, 8k photo.
1912 Minneapolis Model P, 1-cyl. 4-cycle SV 5hp , 36.08 cu in (591.2cc),
bore 31/2", stroke 33/4", Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed transmission, spring or rigid frame, flat belt, ? mph, $240 rigid frame, $255 spring frame, 7k photo.
1912 Minneapolis Model R, 1-cyl. 4-cycle SV own "Big 5" 5hp unit power plant (motor + clutch + gearbox in one unit), 36.08 cu in (591.2cc),
bore 31/2", stroke 33/4", Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed transmission, spring fork, spring or rigid frame, flat belt, ? mph, $?, 54k photo.
1912 Minneapolis Model N 300 lb. tri-car delivery van, 1-cyl. 4-cycle SV own "Big 5" 5hp unit power plant (motor + clutch + gearbox in one unit), 36.08 cu in (591.2cc),
bore 31/2", stroke 33/4", Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed+reverse transmission, chain, 30 mph, $375, 77k photo, 62k photo, 24k photo.
1911 mid-season additions
1911 Minneapolis Model NB, Model N but 1-speed, ? mph, $265, 81k photo.
1911 Minneapolis Model N 300 lb. tri-car delivery van, 1-cyl. 4-cycle SV own "Big 5" 5hp unit power plant (motor + clutch + gearbox in one unit), 36.08 cu in (591.2cc),
bore 31/2", stroke 33/4", Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed transmission, chain, 35 mph, $400, 144k photo.
1911 Minneapolis Model P, 1-cyl. 4-cycle SV 5hp , 36.08 cu in (591.2cc),
bore 31/2", stroke 33/4", Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed transmission, spring fork, flat belt, ? mph, $?.
1911 (frame tubing 11/4" (11/8" in 1910), Model K - shorter battery box, optional: tandem attachment - $15)
1911 Minneapolis Model L. C., 1-cyl. F-head Thor Big 4 4hp motor, 30.28 cu in (496.2cc),
bore 31/4", stroke 3.65", battery and coil ignition, 1-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, ? mph, $235, 44k photo, mail carrier, 59k photo, 34k photo.
1911 Minneapolis Model K, 1-cyl. F-head Thor Big 4 4hp motor, 30.28 cu in (496.2cc),
bore 31/4", stroke 3.65", battery and coil ignition, 2-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, ? mph, $275, 79k photo.
1911 Minneapolis Model N, 1-cyl. 4-cycle SV own "Big 5" 5hp unit power plant (motor + clutch + gearbox in one unit), 36.08 cu in (591.2cc),
bore 31/2", stroke 33/4", Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, ? mph, $300, 93k photo, round the World on Minneapolis, Humpkries family, 1915, 40k photo.
1910 (new engine, battery box under the seat, new rear stand, new tank record, optional: Bosch magneto - $25, tandem attachment - $15, sidecar - $90)
1910 Minneapolis Model L, 1-cyl. F-head Thor Big 4 4hp motor, 30.28 cu in (496.2cc),
bore 31/4", stroke 3.65", battery and coil ignition, 1-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, ? mph, $250, 45k photo.
1910 Minneapolis Model K, 1-cyl. F-head Thor Big 4 4hp motor, 30.28 cu in (496.2cc),
bore 31/4", stroke 3.65", battery and coil ignition, 2-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, ? mph, $?, 230k photo, 15k photo.
1909 mid-season (new frame, new forks, new engine position for 2-cylinder model (vertical rear cylinder and new tank))
V 1909 Minneapolis Model FB, 1-cyl. F-head Thor 23/4hp motor, 17.59 cu in (288.2cc),
bore 25/8", stroke 31/4", battery and coil ignition, 1-speed transmission, rigid fork, belt, ? mph, $185, 116k photo.
V 1909 Minneapolis Model ?, 1-cyl. F-head Thor 23/4hp motor, 17.59 cu in (288.2cc),
bore 25/8", stroke 31/4", ? ignition, 2-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, ? mph, $?, 38k photo.
VI 1909 Minneapolis Model C(?), 1-cyl., 2-speed, but with rigid fork, 20k photo.
VII 1909 Minneapolis Model ?, V2-cyl. F-head Thor 6hp motor, 35.18 cu in (576.5cc),
bore 25/8", stroke 31/4", magneto ignition, Michaelson 2-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, ? mph, $?, 135k photo, 94k photo.
1909 (new Thor motors, new spring fork, triangular stand over rear fender, magneto ignition at an advance price, optional V-belt transmission for 2-cylinder model)
I 1909 Minneapolis Model C, 1-cyl. F-head Thor 23/4hp motor, 17.59 cu in (288.2cc),
bore 25/8", stroke 31/4", battery and coil ignition, Michaelson 2-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, ? mph, $250, 92k photo.
I 1909 Minneapolis Model E, V2-cyl. F-head Thor 6hp motor, 35.18 cu in (576.5cc),
bore 25/8", stroke 31/4", battery and coil ignition, Michaelson 2-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, 5...60 mph, $325, 29k photo.
1908
VI 1908 Minneapolis Model A, 1-cyl. F-head Thiem 3hp motor, 19.30 cu in (316.3cc),
bore 23/4", stroke 31/4", battery and coil ignition, Michaelson 2-speed transmission, rigid fork, chain, 0...45 mph, $235, 53k photo.
VII 1908 Minneapolis Model ?, V2-cyl. F-head Thiem 5-6hp motor, 38.61 cu in (632.7cc),
bore 23/4", stroke 31/4", Bosch magneto ignition, Michaelson 2-speed transmission, spring fork, chain, 0...? mph, $325, 69k photo.
Photos and data are from:
Author's archive.
Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913.
The Motorcycle Illustrated, 1908, 1909, 1913.
HiFi Archiv.
WorthPoint.
Standard Catalog of American Motorcycles 1898-1981 by Jerry Hatfield.
eBay.
eBay Canada.
New Atlas.
MECUM Auctions.
Motorcycle Memories.
Motorcycling, 1913.
Michaelson motorcycles.
What else in the net:
The remarkable Minneapolis.
Michaelson motorcycles.
Thanks for help to:
Evgenii Pevzner (Moskva), motorcycle historian,
Thanks to all authors of books, articles and internet resources, to photographers - contemporary and old, to restorers and collectors!
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