Armstrong_MT500

Armstrong MT500

Armstrong MT500

Type of motorcycle

The Armstrong MT500 is a British military motorcycle made by Armstrong-CCM Motorcycles in Bolton, Greater Manchester, who acquired the rights to the Rotax engine enduro motorcycle SWM XN Tornado from the Italian owners and developed the MT500 for use by the British Army.[1] Electric start models were built for the Canadian and Jordanian armed forces.[2]

Quick Facts Manufacturer, Production ...

In 1987, the design and production rights were sold to Harley-Davidson, who in 1993 released the MT350E. The MT500 is used by Canada, Jordan and the United Kingdom.

Users

Notes

  1. [1]
    "Armstrong Military Motorcycles". Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  2. [2]
    "Military Might". Archived from the original on 15 June 2008. Retrieved 8 June 2008.

References

  • Henshaw, Peter (2008). Rolling Thunder - CCM Motorcycles: the Odyssey. Parker House Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9817270-2-8.

See also

  • Can Am Bombardier
  • Peugeot SX8


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