Sport · 1914
Model L
MotoLibrary Score
50 /100 Balanced
Top Speed
105 km/h
Engine
998 ccm
Technical Overview
1914 Pope Model L Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Pope's sport motorcycle platform, the 1914 Pope Model L pairs a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 85.0 x 89.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches).
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,429 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
Within MotoLibrary's Pope archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1914 to 1920, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke 85.0 x 89.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Ignition Magneto Bosch
Transmission
Gearbox 3-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 105.0 km/h (65.2 mph)
Chassis
Front Suspension Leaf spring
Rear Suspension Coil springs
Wheelbase 1429 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3-28
Rear Tyre 3-28
Wheels Spoked
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