The Pope Model L was a motorcycle produced by Pope Manufacturing Company in Westfield, Massachusetts,[1] between 1914[2] and 1920.

The Model L was, at 70 miles per hour (110 km/h), the fastest motorcycle in the world when introduced.

[3] It was technologically advanced for its time, with features not found on other motorcycles, such as overhead valves, chain drive (from 1918) and multi-speed transmission.

[1][4] (Another source of competition were cyclecars) Specifications in infobox to the right are from the Smithsonian Institution.

[1] A five cent United States postage stamp was issued in October, 1983, with an engraved image of the Pope Model L.[6]