Rudge Standard 500cc OHV 1928 4 Valve 4 Speed

Frame number: 28693       Engine number: 49657

Year: 1928                        Cylinder capacity: 500 cc

Documents: original old swedish registration Document

The Rudge Whitworth company started the motorcycle production in 1911. Their first machines the famous Rudge Multi with variable gear, with a possibility of up to 21 gear positions. In 1924 the factory introduced a new range of four valve singles. The four valve initially appeared as a 350 but was soon followed by a 500cc model. From 1926 up to 1929 only 500 cc models were listed. 

This very attractive Rudge Standard four valve has been restored to a concourse condition. The Rudge is fitted with a powerful 500 cc OHV engine with four valves, four speed gearbox, girder front forks. From 1924 till 1927-28 machines were the brakes that had curved shoes with large friction faces.  These worked against flat braking surfaces that were in effect extensions of the wheel rims. The Model in 1928 received already the internal oil pump which was a new development against the older models with externap oil pump.

The ignition system consists of an ML "Magdyno", the carburetion is carried out by an Amac carburettor. Further equipment includes Miller electric headlights and Miller taillights, toolbox and steering damper on the control.It has the extra nice sporty double exhaust with aluminum silencer.