1936 Puch P800

, Austria. The model was supplied in different versions, both with and without the sidecar, and that was unusual for motorcycles of its type, but the most interesting feature of this model was, undoubtedly, its engine. In the P800 an opposed L-head with battery-type sparking, with its four cylinders arranged under the angle of 170 degrees, resembling a practically flat V. Carburetor was located over the motor case in order to supply the mixture to both sides; the exhaust pipes emerged in front and at the back of the unit and merged on each side of the motorcycle in the exhaust silencer. This engine used a dry-sump lubrication system, with the oil tank located under the seat. The generator was behind and to the left of the engine, driven by the crankshaft. The transmission to the rear wheel was effected by way of a 4-speed manual gear-box using a chain drive on the left side of the motorcycle. The clutch was located not between the engine and the transmission, but inside the rear-wheel center boss. #puch #puchmotorcycle #1930s #history #rarebikes #motorcycle #instabike #vintage #artdeco #art #vintagemotorcycle #luxury #classicmotorcycle #austrian #motorworld #likenew #instamoto #rarebikes #antique #combination #austrian #graz #800cc #motorrad #sidecar #restored #rarebike #classicmotorcycle #1936 #4cylinder