Douglas D32, Greyhound, 600cc, 1932 Images after restauration 1983
The left side of the machine clearly shows the large chrome-plated flywheel that is significant to Douglas.
Dry clutch in flywheel and BTH magneto gear driven directly from the register side of the engine.
Notice the finned dry sump allowing a good cooling of the lubricating oil. Douglas made most of their part in own factories as many other motorcycle brands bought from sub-suppliers.
The very low profile and a very ridgig frame makes the D 32 one of the most well balanced machines of it kind
Efficient large silencer gives pleasant rides even with the high torque 16 horsepower engine.
Douglas was very succesful on the race tracks.
Large diameter brakes with a self powering servo is one of the typical features from the racing activities.
A 36W BTH generator is integrated and all gear driven directly from the register side of the engine.
A special updraft Amal carburetor is fitted to feed both cylinders.
A special updraft Amal carburetor is fitted to feed both cylinders. with oil cap just behind on the heavily finned oil sump.
The engine is an opposed twin side valve 600 cc
Inverted handlebars both prevent personal injuries by accidents and allow Bowden wires to be hidden in the handlebar.