NEW ERA IN MOTOR CYCLING.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16812, 2 June 1926, Page 6

NEW ERA IN MOTOR CYCLING.

LATEST “E.W.” DOUGLAS. MESSRS VICKERY, LTD., SHOW STAND. A stand of outstanding importance at the Waikato Winter Show this year is that of Messrs Vickery, Ltd., of Hamilton, which is located at the entrance to the Motor Olmpia. There the Arm make a special display of the twin-opposed engine manufactured by the Douglas Motors, Ltd., which company has placed on the market a machine that opens a new era in motor cycling. While, in the main, the wonderfully successful features of the Douglas Motor Cycle have been retained, vast mechanical advances have been made in the latest model to meet thc-Ml absorbing call for comfort when road travelling. The new model “E.W." Douglas Is displayed so attractively by Vickery’s, Ltd., that it instantly compels attention. The latest “E.W.” Douglas is encircled in a beautiful, gold-painted oval frame, which permits of its outstanding features being instantly recognised. It fascinates the enthusiastic motor cyclist instantly. A critical survey of the new model “E.W.” Douglas incontestibly proves the careful study that has been given by the manufacturers to the essentials of comfort without sacrificing the maximum of efficiency iii the machine. These arc provided by exceptionally low riding position and low centre of gravity, reliability, and cleanliness, speed and hill climbing abilities, convenient controls, special operating devices for clutch and gears, powerful and reliable brakes, light weight, and extremely low running costs. At the selling price of £6B the “E.W.” model Douglas is, without doubt, the greatest value ever offered in this particular line. It has been built lo an ideal and with the improved methods of construction that have been employed Hie machine is an education to technician and layman. It is warranted to draw particular attention lo Hie method of ronstrurlion employed in the low pressure braking system and bub design of the “E.W.” Douglas. Summed up, Hie “E.W." model 3.48 li.p. Douglas can rightly he rharacterised as the most fascinating light pressure vehicle that lias been presented to the motor cycling public ut a competitive price, giving, as it does, speed with comfort and efficiency, running costs that are exceptionally low, and an appearance that Is unrivalled in the realms of motor cycling.

Only British-made goods are handled by Messrs Vickery, Ltd. Another motor cycle to be seen at their Show stand is the 1926 model 4.94 h.p. Triumph, which also offers exceptional value. This machine is fitted with electric light. The Triumph cycle and side-chair combination, fitted with a Gouldiug chassis, which stops all road shock, represents outstanding value at £IOO. at which it is offered. A light machine which Messrs Wckcry, Ltd., also sell is the Francis-BarneU motor cycle, which, with its speedy work and low running cost is specially recommended for reliability of service. The stand of Messrs Vickery, Ltd., with the exceptional value it offers in the motor cycles, promises lo be the centre of attraction during Show week. p -