Private company
Ackland Motorcycles Co
British motorcycle manufacturer, 1919–1924
The Ackland Motorcycles Co was a British motorcycle manufacturer. The company was founded by William Charles Ackland (1871–1942) in 1895 and originally manufactured cycles. The company was located on St. Mary's Road in Southampton.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Founded inSouthampton1
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The Ackland Motorcycles Co was a British motorcycle manufacturer. The company was founded by William Charles Ackland (1871–1942) in 1895 and originally manufactured cycles. The company was located on St. Mary's Road in Southampton. Ackland's son William George Ackland (1903–1994) later joined the company.2
Products and brands
In 1919 Ackland started producing motorcycles. He used proprietary components from suppliers for the hubs, engine and gearbox. Whilst most similar manufacturers chose two-stroke engines from Villiers Engineering, Ackland used the more expensive, heavy-duty V-twins from JA Prestwich Industries (J.A.P.). Production lasted from 1919 to 1924, although bicycle production continued until 1936.
A restored 1922 example is on display at Southampton Museum. This particular machine has a 680 cc JAP engine, a Sturmey Archer 3 speed box and carbide lighting.
From Wikipedia’s article on Ackland Motorcycles Co, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaAckland Motorcycles Co
- WikidataQ3040903
Sources
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