Comparison of Excelsior 7-C 1916 and Reading Standard R-S 1918

Attribute	Reading Standard R-S 1918 ×	Excelsior 7-C 1916 ×
General
Production from (year)	1918	1916
Make	Reading Standard	Excelsior
Model	Reading Standard R-S	Excelsior 7-C
Category	Allround	Allround
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, two-stroke
Fuel system	Carburettor. Schebler	Carburettor. Schebler
Displacement (cm³)	999.7	999.7
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Fuel control	Sidevalves	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Clutch	Single speed	Single speed
Chassis
Front suspension	Leading link	Trailing link-leaf spring
Rear suspension	Rigid	Rigid
Seat	Solo seat with springs	Spring-mounted seat
Dimensions
Dry weight (kg)	147	124