Royal Enfield MODEL 180 1922 Model 180 976cc

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth 2026 on Sunday the 19th of April, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP . , The Royal Enfield Model 180 was a powerful tourer produced from 1912 to the late 1920s, designed primarily for sidecar use,Early machines were powered by a 770cc JAP engine succeeded in 1921 by a Vickersbuilt 976cc sidevalve Vtwin equipped with the signature Enfield 2speed gear system utilising twin primary chains,This smart machine is an older restoration, with a lovely patina and still presents well,Recent work includes a new steering tube with new headstock bearings and cups and the original handlebars have been refurbished and refitted along with new 'hidden' cables. The handchange for the 2speed gearbox has had work and is operating as it should,The bike is currently fitted with an incorrect Amal carb, but the original AMAC carb is being refurbished by 'Joe the Carb' and will come with the bike,Supplied with a current V5C correctly classed as Historic along with a dating certificate and other model related paperwork,We understand that this desirable early Enfield is running and riding well,A rare opportunity to purchase a smart example of Royal Enfield's 8hp Model 180,