These bikes are a small selection of the many we have on display at the museum - please come and visit to see our full catalogue of bikes, we have a map and contact details to help you find us

Matchless Silver Hawk

1931 539cc Matchless 'Silver Hawk'

Launched at the 1930 Motor cycle show, despite its compact appearance it had an overhead camshaft 4 cylinder engine.

BSA and Sidecar

1919 559cc BSA and sidecar

A typical sidecar outfit of this period powered by a large capacity side valve engine.

Ascot Pullin

1929 Ascot Pullin

500cc OHV unit construction horizontal engine. 1st bike in the world to have hydraulic brakes.

Norton Kneeler

1953 348cc ex-works Norton 'kneeler'

A crowd puller at the 1953 Earls court show. The first aerodynamic motorcycle with a low centre of gravity.

Excelsior

1934 246cc Excelsior 'Mechanical Marvel'

OHV single cylinder racer with a four valve, twin carburettor engine. Only four machines were ever made.

Levis Special

1936 Levis 350cc special 'A' model

70mm bore and 90mm stroke,4 speed gearbox and unswept exhaust pipes.