Tricycle

1900 De Dion-Bouton Tricycle Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by De Dion-Bouton for the allround motorcycle segment, the 1900 De Dion-Bouton Tricycle relies on a 211 cc (12.9 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 1.5 HP (1.1 kW) at 1,500 rpm. With a specific output of 7.1 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 Tricycle measures 80 kg (176 lbs) dry.

Within MotoLibrary's De Dion-Bouton archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1897 to 1904, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.