Tricycle

1904 De Dion-Bouton Tricycle Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by De Dion-Bouton for the allround motorcycle segment, the 1904 De Dion-Bouton Tricycle features a 955 cc (58.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8 HP (5.8 kW) at 1,800 rpm. With a specific output of 8.4 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 88 kg (194 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11 kg per horsepower).

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.