Douglas Mark III

Douglas Mark III
ManufacturerDouglas Motorcycle Company, Bristol
ProductionMkIII 1948–1949, Mk IV 1950, Mk V 1951
PredecessorDouglas T35
Engine348.4 cc (21.26 cu in) horizontally opposed twin cylinder four stroke
Bore / stroke60.8 mm × 60 mm (2.39 in × 2.36 in)
Top speed70 miles per hour (110 km/h)
Power18 brake horsepower (18 PS; 13 kW) @ 4,500 rpm
Torque15 newton-metres (11 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,250 rpm
TransmissionFour-speed with chain final drive
Wheelbase1,463 millimetres (57.6 in)
DimensionsL: 1,662 millimetres (65.4 in)
W: 337 millimetres (13.3 in)
Seat height800 millimetres (31 in)
Weight300 pounds (140 kg) (dry)

The Douglas Mark III is a British motorcycle designed and built by Douglas motorcycles in Bristol between 1948 and 1949. The 350 cc flat twin engine in the Douglas Mark III was based on a Second World War electricity generator. As well as the 1948-9 Douglas Mark III, Douglas also produced a Mark III "De Luxe", a Mark III Sports, and a rigid-framed motorcycle trials Competition version.