The SS80 was named around George Brough’s guarantee of 80 mph performance for suitable examples, combining speed with meticulous finish.
Why it matters. The model that established Brough Superior’s premium high-performance reputation.
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SS80
The SS80 was named around George Brough’s guarantee of 80 mph performance for suitable examples, combining speed with meticulous finish.
Brough Superiormanufacturer
luxurycategory
980 ccengine capacity
JAP or Matchless V-twinengine
Museum plaque
Why this bike belongs here.
The model that established Brough Superior’s premium high-performance reputation.
Technical identity
The engineering at a glance.
This first expansion records museum-level specifications rather than pretending every year and market used one immutable specification.
EngineJAP or Matchless V-twin
Capacity980 cc
Production era1922–1940
CategoryLuxury
TransmissionAdd by variant/year
Final driveAdd by variant/year
Research starting point
Built to improve, not freeze.
Model-year specifications can vary. The museum keeps the stable historical interpretation here and leaves room to add exact variants, racing derivatives, engine codes and source-specific specifications later.
Brough Superior source / heritage starting point
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