Premier 1908 White & Poppe 500cc

Premier Motorcycles were British motorcycles manufactured by a business founded as a bicycle manufacturer by W. H. Herbert and William Hillman in 1876. Their "Hillman and Herbert Cycle Company" was renamed "Premier Cycle Co." in 1891.

Their first motorcycle was produced in 1908, with a White & Poppe side-valve engine and Chater-Lea front forks and introduced to the public at the Stanley Show in November 1908.

They made their first V-twin in 1909, followed by a 499 cc single-cylinder machine in 1910. The business changed its name to "The Premier Cycle Company (Coventry Premier Ltd.)" in 1914.

The company was purchased by Singer in 1920 although Premier motorcycles were produced under licence in Czechoslovakia throughout the 1930s.

This high quality machine is equipped with a 85×85 White & Poppe engine. The quality of the older and light patinated restoration is outstanding.