[1][2] The Smith Flyer is a small, simple, lightweight, two-seat vehicle with a wooden frame that doubles as the body and as the suspension.

[3] The direct drive motor wheel was developed by Arthur William Wall of Birmingham, England, around 1910 to power a bicycle.

[1][2] In 1919 the manufacturing rights were purchased by the Briggs & Stratton Company, who produced the Motor Wheel and Flyers.

They made several improvements in the engine, increasing the bore size, along with a new, all steel connecting rod and flywheel magneto.

Briggs & Stratton marketed the Flyer nationwide, and even started a publication entitled Motor Wheel Age.