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What happened to MZ motorcycles?

What happened to MZ motorcycles?

2008 – On 12 December, the MZ factory in Zschopau closes, halting motorcycle production that had lasted 88 years in the same town. The old ‘East German’ factory had become a night club, called MZWerk in 1992. the production had moved to Hohndorf since 1995.

Are MZ motorcycles still made?

In December 2008, the new MZ factory at Hohndorf closed its factory gates and sadly, production of motorcycles in Saxony ceased after 88 years. The MZ legacy still lives on though, in the motorcycles that remain bearing the MZ tank badge and which are still being used everyday both in the UK and throughout the world.

What is a DKW motorcycle?

Dampf-Kraft-Wagen (German: steam-driven car) or DKW is an historic car and motorcycle marque. This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with Audi, Horch and Wanderer, to form the Auto Union.

When did BSA stop making motorcycles?

1972
BSA motorcycles

Industry Motorcycle
Founded 1919
Defunct 1972
Fate effectively bankrupt
Successor Norton-Villiers-Triumph

How many horsepower does a MZ TS 250 have?

For 1973 this model was updated to MZ TS 250 when it received a parallel tube frame with a long travel telescopic fork, no doubt to make it look more modern vis-a-vis Japanese bikes. It made 19 DIN hp at 5700 to 5900 rpm and 2,5 kpm torque at 4800 to 5000 rpm. While it is still kind of crude it does have good proportions.

When was the 2 millionth motorcycle made by MZ?

1970 The millionth motorcycle rolls off the conveyor belt, an MZ ETS 250 Trophy Sport 1972 MZ takes over manufacture of sidecars from Stoye. 1983 The two millionth motorcycle rolls off the conveyor belt, this time an MZ ETZ 250.

When did the last MZ motorcycle factory close?

The 1000S, SF (Street Fighter) and ST (Sports Tourer) models struggled to compete on a level playing field with the large Japanese manufacturers and their well-established dealer networks. In December 2008, the new MZ factory at Hohndorf closed its factory gates and sadly, production of motorcycles in Saxony ceased after 88 years.

What was the best year for MZ motorcycles?

In the best years 3200 employees built more than 80000 motorcycles, many of them were exported to more than 100 countries. The new ES 250 is introduced. 1962: The RT production ends.