Motorcycle of the Week: 1931 Peugeot

We now know Peugeot as a French Car and Bicycle manufacturer, but you might be surprised that they have a rich history in motorcycling.

In 1931 they brought out their P100 series that was innovative to say the least. The engine case and gearbox were no longer separated but joined in just one case. The result of that innovation let Peugeot change the look and styling of their bikes.

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The 1931 Peugeot featured a springer front end and a hard mounted rear. The only rear suspension was the springs under the single seat. Rear brake was actuated by a foot pedal and there was no front brake.

The P-100 series featured a single cylinder side valve four stroke motor with a three speed hand shifted transmission and chain rear drive. Single seat and a package tray was the standard configuration.

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By 1931 the Peugeot's also had rare full lighting and a magneto on every bike.

Peugeot was once a big player in the European motorcycle market, but like many other brands was brought down by the great world wide depression in the early 1930s. A sad thing, it would have been interesting to see where their design team would have taken this elemental motorcycle.

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Well, there is another almost forgotten motorcycle from history. It was significant when it was released but is not even a footnote today.

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