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An optional CB engine was given more and squarer finning, a stronger crankshaft, | An optional CB engine was given more and squarer finning, a stronger crankshaft, | ||
a shorter connecting rod, oval flywheels (500), improved valve gear, and an Amal | a shorter connecting rod, oval flywheels (500), improved valve gear, and an Amal | ||
GP | GP carburetor. | ||
1955 DB34 | 1955 DB34 | ||
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1956 DBD34 | 1956 DBD34 | ||
The 500 cc DBD34 was introduced in 1956, with clip-on handlebars, finned alloy | The 500 cc DBD34 was introduced in 1956, with clip-on handlebars, finned alloy | ||
engine, polished tank, 36 mm bell-mouth Amal | engine, polished tank, 36 mm bell-mouth Amal carburetor and swept-back exhaust. | ||
The DBD34 had a 110 mph (180 km/h) top speed.[citation needed] The Gold Star | The DBD34 had a 110 mph (180 km/h) top speed.[citation needed] The Gold Star | ||
dominated the Isle of Man Clubmans TT that year. Later models had a very high | dominated the Isle of Man Clubmans TT that year. Later models had a very high |