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There are no AC in our buildings. 

Due to the high temperatures, we advise you to visit the museum in the morning. 

 

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Motocyclette VIRATELLE 3 HP

  • Motocyclette VIRATELLE 3 HP vue de côté dans le parc du Musée de l'automobile Henri Malartre.
  • Motocyclette VIRATELLE 3 HP vue de côté dans le parc du Musée de l'automobile Henri Malartre.
  • Détails d'une motocyclette VIRATELLE 3 HP du Musée de l'automobile Henri Malartre.
  • Détails de la motocyclette VIRATELLE 3 HP du Musée de l'automobile Henri Malartre.
  • Détails de motocyclette VIRATELLE 3 HP du Musée de l'automobile Henri Malartre.

This Viratelle 3HP single-cylinder motorcycle was one of two models offered by the brand starting in 1918 (a single-cylinder and a twin-cylinder version). The brand was founded by Marcel Viratelle in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, in 1905.

The Viratelle did not achieve great commercial success, with relatively limited distribution between 1905 and 1920. However, it gained recognition thanks to strong performances in the 1922 Tour de France and the International Six Days Enduro competition.

 

  • 350 cc single-cylinder 4-stroke engine block (73 x 82 mm), 3 HP at 3,500 rpm.
  • Liquid cooling with fan.
  • Side valves.
  • Ignition via Salmson magneto.
  • Starting by crank handle.
  • 3-speed semi-automatic gearbox (epicyclic gear trains).
  • Front suspension with leaf springs, no rear suspension.
  • Maximum speed: 80 km/h.