02/07/2026
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Greeves Motorcycles was founded by Bert Greeves in 1951 as a way to diversify the Invacar invalid carriage business. The first prototype scrambler was built in 1951, and the company officially launched its first production range of road, trials, and scrambles motorcycles in 1954.
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โข 1951: Founder Bert Greeves decided to branch out into motorcycle manufacturing. The very first machine, designated the XP1, was built as a scrambler.
โข 1953: Greeves exhibited their first line of motorcycles (including scrambler, three-speed, and four-speed road bikes) at the Earls Court Motor Cycle Show.
โข 1954: Full production began. Early bikes featured iconic, purpose-built two-stroke engineering, leading-link front forks, and distinct cast-aluminium beam frames.
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The 1972 Griffon 380 QUB is essentially a high-performance evolution of the standard 380 Griffonโlighter than many rivals but with a very strong 2-stroke engine. Its main drawback wasnโt power, but chassis refinement compared to rapidly advancing Japanese bikes of the era.
The "QUB" Origins: Named after Queen's University Belfast, the engine's top-end porting and expansion chamber were engineered by the famous two-stroke specialist Dr. Gordon Blair.
Limited Run Era: The QUB series arrived at a time when British manufacturers were losing massive market share to lighter, cheaper Japanese competition (like the Honda CR250 Elsinore).
Survival Rates: Because many of these motorcycles were heavily raced, crashed, or stripped for parts, the number of genuine, surviving MK1 variants is estimated by vintage registries to be incredibly low.
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โข Manufacturer: Greeves Motorcycles (UK)
โข Model: Griffon 380 QUB (Queenโs University Belfast development)
โข Type: Motocross (open class)
โข Production period: ~1971โ1973 (QUB version introduced after engine development work)
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โข Engine type: Single-cylinder, 2-stroke
โข Capacity: 380 cc
โข Cooling: Air-cooled
โข Induction: Carburettor
โข Power output:
o ~38 hp (early 380 Griffon)
o Up to ~44 hp (QUB spec) after development
โข Development: Engine tuned with help from Queenโs University Belfast to improve scavenging and exhaust efficiency
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โข Gearbox: 4-speed manual
โข Final drive: Chain
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โข Frame: Tubular steel (later replacing earlier alloy beam designs)
โข Front suspension: Telescopic forks (Ceriani-type on many bikes)
โข Rear suspension: Twin shock absorbers
โข Brakes: Drum brakes (front and rear)
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โข Power-to-weight: Very strong for its time (380 power in ~250-class chassis feel)
โข Top speed: ~110โ115 km/h (approx., depending on gearing)
โข Noted traits:
o Strong, aggressive power delivery
o Competitive engine performance after QUB upgrades
o Handling considered slower/less refined than rivals
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โข Developed during intense competition with emerging Japanese motocross bikes (e.g., Suzuki dominance early 1970s)
โข The QUB engine upgrade gave roughly a 30% power increase
โข Often regarded as one of the most powerful and final major Greeves motocross machines
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