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Memorable Motorcycles - Francis Barnett Cruiser Photo Gallery
This month's Memorable Motorcycle is the 1957 Francis Barnett Cruiser, a lightweight, utilitarian bike that couldn't quite compete with other 250s of its generation, like the Triumph Cub or the Ducati Silverstone. Read the full story in
Memorable Motorcycles: Francis Barnett Cruiser
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The 1957 Francis Barnett Cruiser
The 1957 Francis Barnett Cruiser came off the line outdated and lacked automatic lubrication.
The 250cc single-cylinder engine vibrated harshly and lacked power.
The handling on the modestly-styled cruiser was utilitarian at best.
The four-speed gearbox of the 1957 Barnett Cruiser was heavy and gave inaccurate gear selection.
The 250cc Francis Barnett Cruiser was launched in 1957.
A small speedo and odometer were built into the headlight housing.
