The machine was designed in accordance with the legal possibility to ride a motorcycle without driver license when the machine weight was below 50 kg. 

 

MACHINE DATA

MODEL R

Shipped as a solo machine, with or without electric lights. Standard quipped with Villiers patented flywheel generator. Mills head and tail lights on order.

Spring fork, brake on rear wheel,

Rims and tires Dunlop 26" x 2" embedded.

Overall length: 2000mm

Weight 49Kg.

 

ENGINE

Villiers MkIIIc 147cc 2-stroke 1 3/4 HP

Bore 55mm, stroke 62 mm

Oil mixed in petrol 

 

GEARBOX

Albion 2 gear with lever on gearbox

 

MISC

Dry weight: 50 kg

 

 

The photos are taken March 19, 1965 when I was given the Rex as a birthday present and a restauration project by my oldest brother.

The camera was from early 1930-ties with self exposure.

Photo after first restauration early 1967