For Sale: 1922 Humber Motorcycle in Saint Louis, Missouri

Humber hails from the heart of the British motor industry in Coventry. This pioneering firm produced bicycles before expanding to a De Dion-engined three-wheeler, then motorbikes, and expanding later into airplanes and Humber automobiles. By 1913, Humber was the second largest manufacturer of cars in the UK, with a reputation for quality products. In 1896, Thomas Humber produced England's first practical motorcycle. By 1911, a 340-cc Humber V-twin won the Isle of Man Junior TT. Their later machines, as seen here, featured horizontally opposed, longitudinally mounted side-valve twins in a variety of displacements. This water-cooled 600-cc, 4.5-hp "flat twin" bike features a three-speed gearbox and belt drive. It was a highly regarded, if expensive, bike in its day, and owners were rewarded with a machine of "reliability and grace" as well as a top speed of 70-mph. Previously part of a significant collection of classic motorcycles, this well-preserved and highly original Humber is a fabulous collector piece, and is believed to be one of approximately three in existence. Please note this motorcycle has received a cursory mechanical check, and while the engine is free, it has not been started during its time in the Kleptz collection. It is offered as-is, requiring additional sorting, and is sold on a bill of sale only. For additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/6881-1922-humber-4-5hp-motorcycle/