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Sunbeam Model 16

Make Model.	Sunbeam Model 16
Year	1934 - 36
Engine	Single cylinder, side valve
Capacity	248 cc / 15.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke	64 x 70 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Exhaust	Single
Starting	Kick
Transmission	4-Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Single downtube cradle
Front Suspension	Druid forks
Rear Suspension	Rigid, spring loaded saddle
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Wheels	Steel, laced wire spokes
Source	Sunbeamsidevalve.com

This Stevenson-designed 250 ( bore x stroke= 64x70mm) was introduced at the November 1934 Olympia Show.

The bike attracted much attention because of its sporty looks: large carburettor, hairpin valve springs and “ OHC look-alike” timing case. This was the first Sunbeam with a proprietary gearbox, made by Burman.

The long bulbous silencer has a special, deep exhaust note.

Although the press wrote favourably about this new design, the model 16 became not a great seller and was dropped from the line in 1936.