Böhmerland (motorcycle)

The Böhmerland ( Czech Čechie ) is considered the longest production motorcycle in the world. It was in the years 1925 to 1939 by the mechanic Hugo Liebisch Albin ( born July 26, 1888 in Rumburk, Auplatz 26; † November 9, 1965 in Passau) in Schönlinde, Circle Rumburg / Sudetenland ( now Czech Republic) produced. For the Czech clientele it was sold under the name Čechie (meaning the same). Engine, frame and fork strange, it is a pushed short arm were constructed of Liebisch.

It is characterized primarily by their three-seat bench and engine placement in front of the driver, which helped her to the enormous length. The two cigar-shaped tanks were attached to the rear wheel and left as free view of the valve rocker arm of the OHV single cylinder, which did their work between the driver's knees. Later, however, they were sometimes covered by additionally mounted tanks of conventional design. As fuel, diesel and fuel oil except petrol should be possible in a warm state.

A total of 3,000 units were built, including special models, such as a shorter version for just two people and a longer four. The latter was intended for the military and had two gears, the first of which the driver and the second was connected by a passenger. Thus, the machine had nine courses. It was made a racing version, which should be fast 160 km / h. A sidecar including spare wheel was also available. The machines were assembled at the assembly plant of 20 workers from parts that have been manufactured from regional suppliers. A total of about 300 people were involved in the production.

There are still about 75 pieces in the hands of lovers and museums, of which about 40 ready to go. The price of a faithfully restored copy will (2002) estimated to be approximately 30,000 euros.

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