Web Analytics

 Peugeot - 330 type MC
 Back to brands list


Peugeot type MC motocyclette motorrad motorcycle vintage classic classique scooter roller moto scooter
Photo ou archives : F-M. Dumas
6611

Capacity : 330
Model : type MC
Production : 1920 -
Category : (R) Street Bike

PEUGEOT

350cc 3.5 hp Type MT -1920

Mildly modernized

Apart from a 1914 500cc twin-cylinder racer with two overhead-camshafts and four valves per cylinder, Peugeot motorcycles have never been renowned for technical innovation.

Why Change a Winning Formula?

Peugeot was derided for its conservatism when it entered a bike with a side-valve engine and direct-belt drive for the 1913 GP of France - but it had the last laugh when this machine won!

Tried and Tested

This well-tried engine reappeared after WWI and from 1919 to 1922 was fitted to face-lifted motorcycles, which had simply been modernized by adding a gearbox. First seen in 1913, on the single-speed belt-drive "Paris- Nice" lightweight, this V-twin was fitted with a two-speed gearbox during WWI- on models that were never catalogued but very likely reserved for the French Army. In 1919, they appeared on the civilian market, with only one apparent mechanical modification- the adoption of a pressed-steel cover for the valve stems to prevent the rider from getting grease on his pants. The MT remained in production through 1922. Faced with competition from war-surplus Harleys and Indians, the Peugeot was given a beefier appearance. The flimsy Truffault fork was replaced by a robust leading-link unit, a bigger tank was fitted and tool boxes were fitted on the luggage grid. The new look wasn't enough – production of the MT still remained small.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: 345cc (56x70mm) air-cooled fixed-head V-twin four-stroke; magneto ignition; total loss lubrication with semi-automatic hand pump

Power Rating: 6 hp @ 4000 rpm

Valves: side

Fuel System: Amac 2-lever carburetor (later models had single lever)

Transmission: 2-speed tank-shift, chain primary drive; belt final drive

Suspension: leading-link forks with optional leaf springing (front); rigid (rear)

Brakes: none (front); twin shoes on belt rim (rear)

Wheels: 600 x 65mm clincher (front & rear)

Weight: 154 lb

Maximum Speed: 40 mph

The post-WWI restyling of the 1920 3.5 hp Type MT effectively concealed the fact that this was really a warmed-over version of the "Light Motorcycle."





Le fichier Moto Passion réalisé par François-Marie Dumas réunit près de deux mille photos accompagnées d'un historique très complet des machines présentées.
Il sera progressivement mis à jour ici et toute information complémentaire est la bienvenue sur info@moto-collection.org.

Cette documentation unique, qui constitue sans doute l'encyclopédie la plus exhaustive jamais écrite sur l'histoire de la moto, a été réalisée avec l'assistance de nombreux spécialistes dont principalement Didier Ganneau, Christophe Gaime, Mick Woollett, Jean Goyard, Bernard Salvat, Christian Rey, Yves Campion, Helmut Krackowizer, Michael Dregni, Michel Montange, etc. que je remercie ici.

Disponible sur demande :
- Les fiches originales sur papier
- Les photos et archives signées de mon nom en haute définition ou les documents originaux.
Me contacter sur info@moto-collection.org pour les conditions et droits d'utilisation.