Chase Brothers Motorcycle
Chase Brothers Motorcycle was a British motorcycle maker.
Origins[]
Arthur Chase was a professional bicycle racer, his brother F. W. Chase a former works rider for BAT in 1902.[1]
In 1903, the brothers co-founded a motorcycle company, relying on their racing reputation and F.W.'s well-known tuning skills.[2] It was powered by a 2.75 hp (2.05 kW) Soncin engine.[3]
The company folded in 1906.
No examples are known to survive.
Notes[]
- ^ "1902 Cycle Show (Stanley)". Grace's Guide to British Industrial History.
- ^ The Motorcycle: 94. Jan 1914
- ^ Photo in National Archives of Wales entitled 'Chase Brothers (1903) motor bike that came into the possession of J R Lloyd, Llandderfel'.
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- Defunct motorcycle manufacturers of the United Kingdom
- Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1903
- 1903 establishments in England
- British brands
- Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England
- Companies based in Hertfordshire
- Motorcycles of the United Kingdom
- 1906 disestablishments in England
- British companies disestablished in 1906
- British companies established in 1903