Oldtimer gallery. Motorcycles. Reading Standard (R-S) 1903-1924.

Oldtimer picture gallery. Motorcycles. Pre-1932 USA motorcycles. Reading Standard (R-S).
1923-1924 Cleveland Motorcycle Mfg. Co., Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
1907-1923 Reading Standard Co., Reading, Pennsylvania, USA.
1903-1907, Reading Standard Cycle Mfg. Co., Reading, Pennsylvania, USA.
19??-1917-192?, The Reading Standard Motor Co., London, England.

Motorcycles

1924
   For 1924 the Cleveland Motorcycle Mfg. Co. continued the production with Reading Standard Greyhound. Changes: no valance on the front fender, front fender slotsthrough which the fork passed, short-end rear fender, color - grey with blue stripes, $285 and $320 for the standard and electric models.
1923
   1923 Reading Standard 23 T, own V2-cyl. SV 16hp, 71.57 cu in (1172.8cc), bore 3³/₈", stroke 4", Bosch magneto ignition, 3-speed, chain, ? mph, $?.
   1923 Reading Standard 23 TE, 23 T equipped with Bosch Electric Lighting System, ? mph, $?, 19k photo.
1922 (high position of levers sector on the right side of the tank)
   1922 Reading Standard 22 T, own V2-cyl. SV 16hp, 71.57 cu in (1172.8cc), bore 3³/₈", stroke 4", Bosch magneto ignition, 3-speed, chain, ? mph, $?.
   1922 Reading Standard 22 TE, 22 T equipped with Bosch Electric Lighting System, $?, 35k photo, 38k photo.
1921 (changed exhaust pipe tail)
   1921 Reading Standard 21 T, own V2-cyl. SV 16hp, 71.57 cu in (1172.8cc), bore 3³/₈", stroke 4", Bosch magneto ignition, 3-speed, chain, ? mph, $345, 251k photo, 190k photo.
   1921 Reading Standard 21 TE, 21 T equipped with Bosch Electric Lighting System, $375, 71k photo, 161k photo.
1920 (redesigned engine with different cylinder tops finning, larger valves, flat strip fender braces instead of rod ones, color - Sylvan Green)
   1920 Reading Standard 20 T, own V2-cyl. SV 16hp, 71.57 cu in (1172.8cc), bore 3³/₈", stroke 4", Bosch magneto ignition, 3-speed, chain, ? mph, $350, 149k photo, 59k photo.
   1920 Reading Standard 20 TE, 20 T equipped with Bosch Electric Lighting System, $385, 57k photo, 144k photo, 84k photo, 36k photo, 36k photo, 36k photo.
   1920 Reading Standard 20 T racing, own V2-cyl. SV 16hp, 71.57 cu in (1172.8cc), bore 3³/₈", stroke 4", Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, chain, ? mph, 239k photo, factory racer Petersen-Bohnstedt.
   1920 Reading Standard 20R and 20F Side Cars, 20R - Side Car, 20F - Flexible Side Car, $?.
   1920 Reading Standard 20V Side Van, $?.
1919 (larger engine, the fuel and oil tanks are combined, color - military olive drab)
   1919 Reading Standard 19 T, own V2-cyl. SV 16hp, 71.57 cu in (1172.8cc), bore 3³/₈", stroke 4", magneto ignition, 3-speed, chain, ? mph, $?, 250k photo (Gosta Nordquist, 1927), 92k photo, 80k photo.
   1919 Reading Standard 19 TE, 19 T equipped with Electric Lighting System, $?, 277k photo, 307k photo.
   1919 Reading Standard 19R and 19F Side Cars, 19R - Side Car, 19F - Flexible Side Car, $?.
   1919 Reading Standard 19V Side Van, $?.
1918 (separate oil tank under the saddle, exhausts ports were redesigned to give a quicker discharge of the burnt gases, color - military olive drab)
   1918 Reading Standard 18 TS, own 1-cyl. SV 6hp, 580cc, bore ?, stroke ?, magneto ignition, 3-speed, chain, ? mph, $260.
   1918 Reading Standard 18 T, own V2-cyl. SV 16hp, 71.57 cu in (1172.8cc), bore 3³/₈", stroke 4", magneto ignition, 3-speed, chain, ? mph, $295, 163k photo, 265k photo, 275k photo, 93k photo with Italian "Moto Borgo Torino" family sidecar, 34k photo.
   1918 Reading Standard 18 TE, 18 T equipped with Electric Lighting System, $330, 32k photo, 121k photo, 303k photo, 76k photo, 70k photo.
   1918 Reading Standard 18R and 18F Side Cars, 18R - Side Car, 18F - Flexible Side Car, $90 every, 39k photo.
   1918 Reading Standard 18V Side Van, $90, 42k photo.
1917 (enclosed valve lifters, magneto moved to the front of the motor, side flaps of front fender)
   1917 Reading Standard 17 S, own 1-cyl. SV 6hp, 580cc, bore ?, stroke ?, magneto ignition, 3-speed, chain, ? mph, $240.
   1917 Reading Standard 17 T, own V2-cyl. SV 12hp, 67.10 cu in (1099.5cc), bore 3³/₈", stroke 3³/₄", magneto ignition, 3-speed, chain, ? mph, $275, 74k photo.
   1917 Reading Standard 17 TE, 17 T equipped with Bosch Electric Lighting System, $315, 44k photo, 66k photo, 122k photo, 39k photo.
1916 (3-speed transmission)
   1916 Reading Standard 6 H.P. Tourist, own 1-cyl. SV 6hp, 34 cu in, bore ?, stroke ?, magneto ignition, 3-speed, chain, ? mph, $?, 44k photo.
   1916 Reading Standard 12 H.P. Twin, own V2-cyl. SV 12hp, 67.10 cu in (1099.5cc), bore 3³/₈", stroke 3³/₄", magneto ignition, 3-speed, chain, ? mph, $?, 92k photo, 74k photo, 51k photo, 66k photo, 79k photo.
1915 (new frame and tank, deep mudguards, new luggage carrier, new exhaust pipe, footboards, kick-starter, color - Reading Brown only)
   1915 Reading Standard 5 H.P. Tourist (Model R15), own 1-cyl. SV 5hp, ? cu in, bore ?, stroke ?, magneto ignition, 1-speed ($185) or 2-speed ($210), chain, ? mph.
   1915 Reading Standard 10 H.P. Twin (Model T15), own V2-cyl. SV 10hp, ? cu in, bore ?, stroke ?, magneto ignition, 1-speed ($225) or 2-speed ($250), chain, ? mph, 97k photo, 7k photo.
   1915 Reading Standard Quick Delivery, 300-350 pounds, own V2-cyl. SV 10hp, ? cu in, bore ?, stroke ?, Bosch magneto ignition, 2-speed, chain, ? mph, 33k photo, $375.
1914 (new frame; optional 2-speed transmission for chain models - $25 extra (for 5 H.P.), $35 extra (for 7 and 10 H.P.), color - Reading Brown or Sylvan Green)
   1914 Reading Standard 5 H.P. Tourist, own 1-cyl. SV 5hp, ? cu in, bore ?, stroke ?, Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, V-belt ($235) or chain ($225), ? mph, 11k photo.
   1914 Reading Standard 7 H.P. Twin, own V2-cyl. SV 7hp, ? cu in, bore ?, stroke ?, Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, V-belt ($270) or chain ($260), ? mph, 34k photo, 1-speed and 2-speed, 87k photo.
   1914 Reading Standard 10 H.P. Twin, own V2-cyl. SV 10hp, ? cu in, bore ?, stroke ?, Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, V-belt ($285) or chain ($275), ? mph, 59k photo, 20k photo.
1913 (new engines; adjustable footrests, Corbin V-band brake, foot operated drum brake, standard color - Reading brown with light brown panels on the tank or sylvan green with light green panels on the tank)
   1913 Reading Standard Tourist, own 1-cyl. SV 4hp, 30.46 cu in (499.2cc), bore 3¹¹/₃₂", stroke 3¹⁵/₃₂", Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, flat belt or chain, ? mph, $225, 35k photo, 35k photo, 36k photo.
   1913 Reading Standard Service, this is Tourist model without auxilliary brake, foot rests and luggage carrier, flat belt, $200.
   1913 Reading Standard Twin, own V2-cyl. SV 7hp, 60.92 cu in (998.3cc), bore 3¹¹/₃₂", stroke 3¹⁵/₃₂", Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, chain, ? mph, $275, 43k photo, 37k photo, 18k photo, 45k photo, 48k photo.
1912 (big white panels on the tank, Tourist succeeds Model 11, new are lengthened belt control idler arm with control by either hand or foot, lenghtened brake shoe acting on the belt rim, additional holding brace of the luggage carrier; optional - free engine clutch for Twin model for extra $10, standard color - Reading brown with a possibility of some options for Tourist and Twin models)
   1912 Reading Standard Tourist, own 1-cyl. SV 4hp, 30.46 cu in (499.2cc), bore 3¹¹/₃₂", stroke 3¹⁵/₃₂", Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, flat belt or chain, 5...55 mph, $250, 440k photo, 62k photo, 60k photo (1911 pre-series).
   1912 Reading Standard Service, this is Tourist model without auxilliary brake, foot rests and luggage carrier, flat belt, $225, 8k photo.
   1912 Reading Standard Twin T-12, own V2-cyl. SV 7hp, 60.92 cu in (998.3cc), bore 3¹¹/₃₂", stroke 3¹⁵/₃₂", Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, chain, ? mph, $290, 28k photo, 20k photo, 142k photo (1911 pre-series), 54k photo (1911 pre-series).
1911 (one model only; new frame and tank, low saddle, wheelbase 55", longer mudguards, new luggage carrier with tool box, seat post shock absorber, foot rest, new tank emblem, color - Reading brown, striped, optional - plain black)
   1911 Reading Standard Model 11, own 1-cyl. SV 4hp, 30.46 cu in (499.2cc), bore 3¹¹/₃₂", stroke 3¹⁵/₃₂", Bosch DA2 magneto ignition, 1-speed, flat belt, 5...55 mph, $250, 71k photo, 230k photo, 165k photo, 94k photo, 89k photo, 86k photo.
1910 (new frame, the wheelbase on all modelshas been shortened from 56" to 54", larger tank, new single float carburetor, oil gauge glass; optional: tandem attachment - S15 extra, tricar - $125 extra, 2-speed transmission since VII 1910)
   1910 Reading Standard Model 5, own 1-cyl. SV 3hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery or Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, chain, ? mph, $210 ($235 with magneto), 16k photo (battery).
   1910 Reading Standard Model 6, own V2-cyl. SV 6hp, 44.05 cu in (721,9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, chain or belt, ? mph, $285, 16k photo (belt), 12k photo (chain).
   1910 Reading Standard Model 7, own 1-cyl. SV 4hp, 30.07 cu in (492.8cc), bore 3¹/₄", stroke 3⁵/₈", battery or Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, chain or belt, ? mph, $235 ($260 with magneto), 17k photo (belt, magneto), 40k photo (chain, battery), 15k photo (chain, battery), 135k photo and 118k photo (chain, battery).
   1910 Reading Standard Model 8, own V2-cyl. SV 7hp, 60.14 cu in (985.6cc), bore 3¹/₄", stroke 3⁵/₈", Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, chain, ? mph, $325, 19k photo.
   1910 Reading Standard Wagonette Motor Tricycle van, Model 5 or 7 motor, battery or Bosch magneto ignition, 1-speed, chain, ? mph, $300...325 ($325...350 with magneto) (depends on body type), 119k photo, 75k photo.
1909 (new loop frame, tank and fork on models 1, 2, 3, 4, longer handlebars, new tank record with R-S emblem, new battery between the seat mast tube and the rear mudguard; optional - battery or magneto ignition on all models, chain or V-belt drive on models 1, 2, 3, 4, chain only for the rest models)
   1909 Reading Standard Model A, own 1-cyl. SV 3¹/₂hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $185, 41k photo (magneto).
   1909 Reading Standard Model C, convertible tandem, own 1-cyl. SV 3¹/₂hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $250.
   1909 Reading Standard Model D, own V2-cyl. SV 6hp, 44.05 cu in (721,9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $250 ($275 with magneto), 65k photo (magneto).
   1909 Reading Standard Model E Ladies Tricycle (with chair or van), own 1-cyl. SV 3¹/₂hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $?, 72k photo.
   1909 Reading Standard Quick Delivery Motor Tricycle (with chair or van), own 1-cyl. SV 3¹/₂hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $?, 89k photo (battery), 86k photo (battery).
   1909 Reading Standard Model 1, own 1-cyl. SV 3¹/₂hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $210 ($235 with magneto), 299k photo (chain, battery), 67k photo (chain, battery), 60k photo (belt, battery), 40k photo (chain, battery), 25k photo (chain, battery), 38k photo (belt, magneto), 169k photo (belt, magneto).
   1909 Reading Standard Model 2, own 1-cyl. SV 4hp, 30.16 cu in (494.3cc), bore 3⁷/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, III 1909 - $260 ($285 with magneto), V 1909 - $275 (battery), 141k photo (belt, battery), 25k photo (belt, battery), 15k photo (belt, battery), 14k photo (belt, battery).
   1909 Reading Standard Model 3, own V2-cyl. SV 6hp, 44.05 cu in (721,9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $275 ($300 with magneto), 51k photo (chain, magneto), 15k photo (chain, battery), Chair Tricycle, 21k photo (chain, battery).
   1909 Reading Standard Model 4, own V2-cyl. SV 7...7¹/₂hp, 60.32 cu in (988.5cc), bore 3⁷/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $325 ($350 with magneto), 29k photo (chain, battery).
   1909 Reading Standard V2 Sport Models: Paul Derkum, factory racer, 84k photo, 1909 Indianapolis races, 53k photo, 47k photo.
(XI 1907? -) XII 1907 - 1908 (longer handlebars, new saddle, new front part of tank, optional: magneto ignition on all models)
   1908 Reading Standard Model A, own 1-cyl. SV 3¹/₂hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $200, 244k photo, 11k photo.
   1908 Reading Standard Model B, Thor 1-cyl. F-head 2¹/₄hp, 17.59 cu in (288.2cc), bore 2⁵/₈", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $175, 34k photo.
   1908 Reading Standard Model C, convertible tandem, own 1-cyl. SV 3¹/₂hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $275, 21k photo.
   1908 Reading Standard Model D, own V2-cyl. SV 6hp, 44.05 cu in (721,9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $275, 56k photo (magneto), 20k photo (magneto), old frame (magneto), 90k photo, old frame (battery), 16k photo.
   1908 Reading Standard Model E Ladies Tricycle (with chair or van), own 1-cyl. SV 3¹/₂hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $290, 72k photo, 32k photo, 25k photo.
   1908 Reading Standard Model F direct gear drive, own 1-cyl. SV 3¹/₂hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $225.
   1908 Reading Standard Quick Delivery Motor Tricycle (with chair or van), own 1-cyl. SV 3¹/₂hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $300, 19k photo, 58k photo, 51k photo.
(XI 1906? -) XII 1906 - X 1907 (- XI 1907?) (new tank, battery under tank, the driving and starting chains are controlled by independent adjustment, they are on different axles)
   1907 Reading Standard Model A, own 1-cyl. SV 3hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", stroke ?", battery ignition, 1-speed, 5...60 mph, $225, 156k photo.
   1907 Reading Standard Model B, Thor 1-cyl. F-head 2¹/₄hp, 17.59 cu in (288.2cc), bore 2⁵/₈", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, 6...40 mph, $210, 199k photo, 82k photo.
   1907 Reading Standard Model C, tandem, own 1-cyl. SV 3hp, 22.03 cu in (360.9cc), bore 2¹⁵/₁₆", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, 5...40 mph, $275, 229k photo, 26k photo.
(V 1906? -) VI 1906 - VIII 1906 (- XI 1906?) (new long wheelbase frame, new battery box, now with "R-S" on it, double grip control, Thoroughbred emblem on the tank, nor simple record "The Thoroughbred")
   1906 R-S Thoroughbred, 1-cyl. Thor F-head 2¹/₄hp, 17.59 cu in (288.2cc), bore 2⁵/₈", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $?, 62k photo, 93k photo.
[(X 1905? -) XI 1905 - IV 1906 (- V 1906?) (formally not Reading Standard, - only "The Thoroughbred" remained on the tank)]
[(new model: new engine, gasoline- and oil tank moved to under the frame cross bar, battery moved to over rear wheel, new spring fork, new English saddle, Tri-car with side wheel and cane seat added to the line)]
   [1906 The Thoroughbred, 1-cyl. Thor F-head 2¹/₄hp, 17.59 cu in (288.2cc), bore 2⁵/₈", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, ? mph, $?, 58k photo.]
   [1906 The Thoroughbred Tri-car, 1-cyl. Thor F-head 2¹/₄hp, 17.59 cu in (288.2cc), bore 2⁵/₈", stroke 3¹/₄", battery ignition, 1-speed, 5...12 mph, $?.]
1904 - IX 1905 (- X 1905?) (small record "Reading Standard" on the tank)
   1904 Reading Standard "The Thoroughbred", 1-cyl. Thor F-head 1³/₄hp, 15.85 cu in (259.8cc), bore 2¹⁹/₃₂", stroke 3", battery ignition, 1-speed, 6...20 mph, $210, 102k photo, 47k photo, 58k photo.
1903
   1903 Reading Standard "The Thoroughbred", 1-cyl. Thor F-head 1³/₄hp, 15.85 cu in (259.8cc), bore 2¹⁹/₃₂", stroke 3", battery ignition, 1-speed, 6...20 mph, $210, 52k photo.

Some bicycles

1925:
   Reading Standard 105, 24k catalogue page.
1919:
   269k poster.
1914:
   169k poster.
1910:
   Reading Standard PG3, 90k photo, 85k photo.
1908:
   170k poster.
1907:
   23k price list.
1906:
   171k poster.
1903:
   106k poster.

Photos and data are from:
Author's archive.
Cycle and Automobile Trade Journal, 1904-1911.
eBay.
eBay U.K..
eBay Österreich.
Reading Standard Motorcycles 1903-1924, photos from Doug Strange, Marcel Lavoie, David Hepburn, Chuck Spillar, Michael Terry, Michael Anderson, Michael Møller Pedersen, Rene Castro, Carrer Aldo.
The Bicycling World, 1907.
HiFi Archiv.
WorthPoint.
The Motorcycle Illustrated, 1908, 1909, 1914.
MECUM Auctions.
F R Childers Photography.
Bonhams.
1911 Reading Standard Motorcycle.
Staten Island Region Antique Automobile Club of America Facebook.
The CABE.
GeekBobber.
Yesterdays antique motorcycles.
The Motorcycle and Bicycle Illustrated, 1918.
Classic Motorcycle Consignments.
i-Veterán.
EatSleepRIDE.
American Motorcycles Norway.
Wikimedia.
The Canna Chronicles.
Nostalgic.net - Dave's Vintage Bicycles.
Wisconsin Historical Society.
www.vintage.es.
Japan War Art.

What else in the net:
Reading Standard Motorcycles 1903-1924.

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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