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1916 Cyclone
61cl SOHC V-twin

The "Cyclone" was a very advanced 45 degree V-twin motorcycle created by the
Joerns Motor Manufacturing company of St. Paul, Minnesota from 1913 to 1916.

The Cyclone was capable of out-running Harley, Indian, Excelsior and all of the other race bikes of the day.
In 1914 one was officially timed at 111 mph. But like its deadly namesake, the Cyclone was
not very predictable (reliable) and consequently did not finish many of its races.

As the Joerns Manufacturing Company was plagued with under-funding along with low volume
they were not able to give proper development to this machine so the Cyclone faded into history.

Acrylic on 'Bainbridge' board
Image 22.5" x 19.5"
Produced for prints.