Eagle

1962 Cushman Eagle Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Cushman's scooter motorcycle platform, the 1962 Cushman Eagle utilizes a 318 cc (19.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9 HP (6.6 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 2-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 28.3 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the Eagle measures 129 kg (284 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (14.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 686 mm (27 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,270 mm (50 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6.6-liter (1.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.14 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 210 km (130 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 84 km/h (52 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Cushman archive, this model family spans 16 indexed model years from 1950 to 1965, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.