Schwinn's venture into the motorcycle market would last until 1931.
1911 Excelsior Pictures
The 1911 Excelsior motorcycle featured a 30-cubic-inch single engine and a design resembling a bicycle -- not surprising considering it was designed by Schwinn.
Note the fancy "engine-turned" finish on the crankcase.
The Excelsior's rear frame tube took a detour in order to clear the large drive pulley.
Before the advent of modern cables, control motions were transferred by intricate jointed shafts.
