| Pope Model L | |
| Manufacturer: | Pope Manufacturing Company |
| Production: | 1914–1920 |
| Engine: | 61cuin OHV carbureted V-twin Iron cylinders, aluminum crankcase |
| Bore Stroke: | 3.328125inchesx3.5inchesin (xin) |
| Power: | 15.4hp |
| Ignition: | Bosch magneto |
| Transmission: | Three speed, chain drive Eclipse multiple-disk clutch; lever on left side of chassis |
| Suspension: | Front: Leaf spring Rear:Twin coil springs |
| Brakes: | V-band brake actuated by backpedaling |
| Tires: | 28inchesx3inchesin (xin) clinchers |
| Wheelbase: | 56.25inches |
The Pope Model L was a motorcycle produced by Pope Manufacturing Company in Westfield, Massachusetts,[1] between 1914 and 1920.
The Model L was, at, the fastest motorcycle in the world when introduced.
It was technologically advanced for its time, with features not found on other motorcycles, such as overhead valves, chain drive (from 1918) and multi-speed transmission. It was also expensive at $250, as much then as a Model T automobile.[1] (Another source of competition were cyclecars)
Specifications in infobox to the right are from the Smithsonian Institution.[1]
A five cent United States postage stamp was issued in October, 1983, with an engraved image of the Pope Model L.