Danish Army
Specific: Probably ordered in
the early 1920´s.
Historical: After having been working for the Thrige company P.A. Fisker and H.M.
Nielsen funded the Fisker & Nielsen company in 1906,
which produced electro-engines and later the Nilfisk
vacuum-cleaner.
The first Nimbus MC was introduced on the 20th of April
1919 by P.A. Fisker.
The motorcycle was, to the regret of Mr. Fisker, known as
the "stovepipe" due to the shape of the fuel
tank.
Among other users was the police and the postal service.
1.252 produced until 1928.
Length: N/A.
Width: N/A.
Height: N/A.
Weight: 160 kg (352 lb).
Engine: Own 4-cylinder, 0.746 cm3 (45 cubic inches)
displacement, air cooled, carburetor.
Horsepower: 12.
Transmission: 3-speed.
Transfer case: None.
Electrical system: N/A.
Brakes: Mechanical.
Tyres: 26 x 2 ½ " (early), 28 x 3
" (late).
Fording depth:
without preparation: N/A.
with deep water fording kit: N/A.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel capacity: N/A.
Range: N/A.
Crew: 1 + 1.
Additional: Shaft drive. Top speed 80 -
90 km/h.
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