🏍 1911 Wagner Belt Drive Single: The Most Pioneering American Motorcycle with a Girl Power Twist | Clara Wagner

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1911 Wagner Belt-Drive was a $200 Minnesota-built motorcycle that dared to challenge the big boys—literally. Powered by a modest 4 hp single-cylinder, this 250 lb (113 kg) belt-drive machine wasn’t built for flash—it was built for riders who needed to get the job done, from postal carriers to police. And at the center of its legend? Clara Wagner, a teenage endurance racer who could—and did—outscore the men, only to be denied the trophy.

We’ll explore how George Wagner’s clever engineering put the engine low, routed exhaust through the frame, and offered options like flat- or V-belt drives. We’ll dive into surviving examples, auction records topping $54K, and why this unassuming 50 mph (80 km/h) workhorse still matters today.

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• RM Sotheby’s — 1911 Wagner Belt-Drive: https://rmsothebys.com/search/#/?Sear…
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