Breaking from Villiers as a supplier of engines, Greeves started building their own for their series of off-road competition machines in the 1960s. The first all-Greeves model was the Challenger scrambler, introduced in 1964. Built in 246cc and eventually 362cc capacities, the Challenger engine incorporated an Alpha crankshaft assembly within Greeves’ own crankcases, which were complemented by a new, generously finned alloy top end. Mated to an Albion gearbox, this new power unit was carried in typically-Greeves cycle parts consisting of a cast alloy beam frame and leading-link forks, the latter of the ‘banana’ type from 1965 with Cerianis optional. After two seasons testing, the production Challenger debuted for the 1967 season mounted in a lengthened frame (for improved stability) while also featuring new conical alloy hubs.
Having been on static display in the MotoTalbott Museum in Carmel, California for some time, the bike has been re-commissioned to ready it for sale, but further fettling may be necessary before returning it to regular offroad use.
Engine no. GPF12-109
Frame no. 60D3062
Location: Ventura, California
SOLD
