1963 Excelsior R10 Roadmaster

Lot details
Registration No: ACK299A
Frame No: RT10623
Engine No: 059D7408
cc: 197
MOT Expiry Date: None

Although there were Excelsior named motorcycles made in Chicago, USA, from 1907, in the UK, the Bayliss, Thomas and Company run Excelsior name will be more familiar. Like so many motorcycle makers, they started off producing bicycles and, later, having added Minerva engines to motorise them - they had become motorcycle manufacturers!
R. Walker were the new owners from 1919 and employed JAP engines, some of which transported racing customers round Brooklands and the Isle of Man. From the 1930s, Villiers also supplied Excelsior with engines for the 147, 196 and 247 models, and JAP powered their 245 and 300 and pre-WW2, the marque produced really racey machinery like the Excelsior Manxman with its 349cc single cylinder four-stroke engine. Following the war, though, and the firm concentrated on making much more sensible autocycles, a Sutabyk scooter and the Villiers two-stroke engined Consort, Talisman and, as offered today, the Roadmaster beloved by commuters and Sunday-out-for-a-riders.
According to the vendor, this 1963 manufactured Excelsior Roadmaster R10 197cc single cylinder two stroke in Cherry Red was completely rebuilt two years ago when chain, tyres, battery and various fasteners amongst other items were renewed. The owner tells us that the bike has only been ridden approximately five miles since restoration, has always been dry-stored and is still in very good condition today. Absolutely ready to ride some more and enjoy and you should at least arrive.