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Presented here MOTORCYCLE archivist Ralph Sohner exciting stories from long ago spending. In this rear view mirror, we put ourselves in the MOTORCYCLE vintages 1941, 1971 and 1981.


MOTORCYCLE title advertises a romantic motive for peaceful rides with the new 125th Puch Hardly imaginable today, but back then one fact: In the midst of the Second World War there were no test machines. Instead of meaningful test reports, however, had to stay afloat with technology stories. Suggested as a promise of peace, therefore, expected to cover this MOTORCYCLE motif that makes it feel like an Alpine tour and hopefully some readers to dream of better days.

MOTORCYCLE tests the new Kreidler foil with wide-screen “Cinemascope” cylinder. Ernst tester “no brainer” Leverkus can not get enough of the new 50-cubic-cylinder motorcycle that has a coating Nikasil and, with huge fins for larger heat sink. Under this shell, one would have expected 1950 250 cubic loose. The performance of the PS at 8500 rpm Kreidler of 6.25 has not changed over the previous model, but now hopes to significantly increase stability. “No brainer” bows to the specific power output of 127 hp and top speed is enraptured by: lying down on the track over 100km / h. He praises the chassis, but criticizes the light and horn. The future owners, he wants 100,000 km without special wear.

Gotham: Even then, the size of the permanent license plate due to anger. The 30-year-old article is still relevant: The authorities relied on laws that motorcyclists on blighted machine design and endangering their safety. At that time it was still far from a legal solution. It only helped the tongues of angels and rhetorical feats in the approval or the recommendations of the TUV, for example if the cake tin, the exhaust gases could not escape unimpeded. Otherwise, the prescribed signs of 200 times 280 mm. MOTORCYCLE on cleared and gave tips.