Pierce motorcycle production in 1910 is the first four-cylinder motorcycle in the wake of the American motorcycle manufacturer. Unfortunately, neither the design nor the company is short-lived.
Pierce motorcycle with 4-cylinder engine was introduced in 1909, with designs influenced by FN four cylinder that was built in Belgium.
With its low and far more modern than the FN, and is a high-end motorcycles are built with a tubular frame that has a double function as a framework as well as fuel tanks. Energy generated from engine capacity of 700 cc (42 cubic inch).
Machines are part terintragrasi the frame and rear wheel drive with a rod perantaraaan (coupling) and the axle, something new the first time adopted during the American-made motorcycle. Initial model is berpenggerak directly, without clutch and without a gearbox, new in 1910, two-speed clutch and transmission are added.
Pierce's four-cylinder is an expensive bike when viewed from the sales slightly, although the single-cylinder engine with a similar design are also offered. The legend says that the cost of production of both models is so large that the company experienced financial difficulties and closed the factory in 1913.
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