Indian model 741B Solo Motorcycle : Australian Military Forces Accession Number: REL29920

Description

Indian model 741B Solo Motorcycle. Exterior is painted US Olive drab. 600cc 'V' twin petrol engine. The Army Registration number 40946 is painted on each side of the petrol tank in white. The motorcycle is fitted with pannier bags and rear vision mirror.

Contextual Description

This type of motorcycle was used by the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War.

Details

Accession Number
REL29920
Maker
Indian
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Vehicle
Physical Description
Material: Rubber
Material: Steel
Measurement
Overall: 1.2 x .825 x 2.2 m
Date Made
c 1940s
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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