1940 Gillet Herstal 720 AF

. Belgian military motorcycle with the driven sidecar, the version for the French Army. The model was outfitted with a twin-cylinder, in-line, 2-stroke, vertical-type engine, and since plant engineers had acquired enough experience in designing 2-stroke engines by that time, they chose this type of the powertrain. Engine capacity was 728 cc and engine power was 22 h.p. at 4000 rpm. A 4-speed gearbox with additional reverse gear was installed on this motorcycle. The rear wheel was driven by a chain-and-sprocket drive, and a torque shaft located inside the rear tune of the sidecar frame went from the rear-wheel center boss to the sidecar wheel. #gillet #herstal #belgian #moto #motorcycle #military #army #ww2 #worldwar2 #worldwarii #frencharmy #history #motomania #antique #retromoto #vintage #retrobike #vintagebike #classicmoto #classicmotorcycle #instabike #instamoto #bikestagram #offroad #weapon #machinegun #1940s #1940 #russianmuseum #motorworld