Pope Manufacturing Company turned to war production in 1918, and its motorcycle business ended with the 1918 Pope L-18.
1918 Pope L-18 Pictures
The 1918 Pope L-18 offered many advanced features, most notable an innovative rear suspension at a time when most motorcycles had no rear suspension at all.
The L-18's headlamp burned acetylene, which was stored in the polished tank mounted behind the handlebars.
The cylinder on the rear fender was a tool carrier.
Pope's unique rear suspension was a huge selling point for the L-18.
