TT Entrant
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The Panther TT Entrant was a British
motorcycle
made in 1924 by Phelon & Moore
and was the first to carry the name "Panther". With a number of wins in other races and trials, it was decided to enter the new machine into the Isle of Man TT
. Whilst originally intended to be stock, these models were modified for the purpose and in later years TT Replica machines were sold to the public. The TT Entrant machines had a 25bhp 498cc, 6.5:1 compression ratio, 84 x 90 mm, ohv sloper engine. Launched in 1924, TT Entrants were made through to 1928.
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made in 1924 by Phelon & Moore
Phelon & Moore
Phelon & Moore manufactured motorcycles in Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, England from 1904 to 1967 particularly those under the Panther marque. They became identified with one particular design of motorcycle which had a large sloping 40-degree single-cylinder engine as a stressed front frame member...
and was the first to carry the name "Panther". With a number of wins in other races and trials, it was decided to enter the new machine into the Isle of Man TT
Isle of Man TT
The International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
. Whilst originally intended to be stock, these models were modified for the purpose and in later years TT Replica machines were sold to the public. The TT Entrant machines had a 25bhp 498cc, 6.5:1 compression ratio, 84 x 90 mm, ohv sloper engine. Launched in 1924, TT Entrants were made through to 1928.
Development
The TT Entrants were based on the new Panther machine, launched in 1924.- 1927 - No works entrant to the TTIsle of Man TTThe International Isle of Man TT Race is a motorcycle racing event held on the Isle of Man and was for many years the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world...
, only a private entrant.
- 1928 - (a.k.a. Model 4 or 4a) Sumpless 490 cc engine with external pushrods and a P&M four-speed close ratio gearbox