1949 Whizzer Motorized Bicycle

Motor Vehicle

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Railway Village Museum

1949 Whizzer Motorized Bicycle in the Antique Auto Display.

1949 Whizzer Motorized Bicycle in the Antique Auto Display.

Name/Title

1949 Whizzer Motorized Bicycle

Description

Whizzer released its Model 300 motor in September 1949 to keep pace with new competition from other manufacturers. This engine had a more efficient combustion chamber, better cooling, and a higher compression ratio. Producing 3 hp, this engine enabled this bicycle to reach speeds of up to 40 mph. In 1949, the Model 300 engine kit sold for $109.97 while the pre-built motorized bicycles cost $224.50. Due to increased competition, a shrinking market for motorized bicycles, and consumer preference for full-sized automobiles, Whizzer went out of business in 1965.

Motor Vehicle Type

Motorcycle

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Whizzer

Manufacture Date

1949

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Engine Position

Mid-Engine

Bore/Stroke

Bore: 1.969 inches. Stroke: 2.008 inches.

Horsepower

3

Drivetrain

Drive Type

Rear-Wheel Drive

Body

Number of Passengers

1

Top Speed

40 mph

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Motorcycle

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Motor Vehicles

Nomenclature Class

Land Transportation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects