Coventry Mascot is a British historical brand of motorcycles.
The company name was: The Coventry Mascot Cycle Co., Stoke, Coventry
When the Mascot Cycle Co. started manufacturing motorcycles in May 1922, two non-obvious build-in engines were chosen: Barr's experimental slide engine & amp; Stroud and Bradshaw's oil-cooled engine. The latter proved not to be very reliable, but customers could also opt for a more conventional Blackburne side-engine. All these engines are one-cylinder four-stroke of about 350 cc. To make room for the central exhaust manifold of the Barr & amp; Stroud engine had to split the front frame tube. From the outset, the machines had a starboard Maplestone front fork with Webb drum brakes in both wheels, a Burman two-way gear and chain-cum-belt drive.
In 1923 customers could also choose a three-speed gearbox, as well as Bentley & amp; Draper, who already had friction dampers. The Bradshaw engine could be supplied with full chain drive. Because of this, Coventry Mascot was a forward-looking brand, providing modern solutions for that time. Perhaps this was too modern for customers, because production ended in 1924.
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