Tricycle
1899 Orient Tricycle Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Orient's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1899 Orient Tricycle utilizes a 330 cc (20.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 2.7 HP (2 kW). With a specific output of 8.2 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
Within MotoLibrary's Orient archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1899 to 1900, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Produced by the Waltham Manufacturing Company, USA.
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