This 1939 DKW NZ500 is a rare bird, in fact the seller says it's likely the only one in the USA. It's a two cylinder, two stroke in remarkable condition. It's the kind of bike you would be proud to display, but one you could take on leisurely rides through back country roads as well. The two stroke requires mixing the gasoline and oil and like any two stroke, gives … [Read more...]
Hercules W-2000 Rotary Engine Motorcycle
The Hercules W-2000 was a rotary engine motorcycle equipped with a Sachs, 294cc single rotor, air cooled engine. Unlike the Suzuki RE5, which was water cooled, the Hercules relied on an engine mounted fan up front plus the cooling air from the airflow generated when the bike was in motion. This 1976 model incorporated oil injection lubrication for the engine, while earlier … [Read more...]