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Saturday, June 20, 2020

A unique Czechoslovak's police motorcyle called Nanuk

For some reason since we seeing its shape in the virtual sphere some time ago, We were very interested to know more about this classic and unique motorcycle from the Czech Republic. The motorcycle in question named Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk'.
Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' as the SNB's transportation authority in the 1960s. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Nc8u6o)
The motorcycle made by Jawa (or Jawa Týnec nad Sázavou), a well-known motorcycle manufacturer from the Czech Republic since an engineer named František Janeček bought the Wanderer motorcycle division and got the license to produce Wanderer 500 OHV under the brand of Jawa in 1929.

Meanwhile, Wanderer itself is a motorcycle division from a German manufacturer named Winklhofer & Jaenicke which was bought by Janiček. So the name of the Prague-based manufacturer is taken by concatenating the first letters of JAneček and WAnderer.
Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' built by Jawa (or Jawa Týnec nad Sázavou), a well-known motorcycle manufacturer from the Czech Republic in the early 1960s (1961-1964). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YcwCMw)
Back to Jawa Nanuk, and why this unique two-wheeled vehicle is called 'Nanuk' (means 'popsicle') due to indeed its looks from front fascia resembles the popsicle. The unique-shaped motorcycle began to be produced by Jawa in the early 1960s (1961-1964) and was built based on the well-known Jawa 350 type 354.
Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' built based on the well-known Jawa 350 motorcycle model. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YMttC4)
It was a motorcycle designed for the SNB's transportation authority at the time, by considering the complexity of services on motorbikes. For the reason, this motorcycle is given a combination of white and blue, as the SNB vehicle color differentiation (SNB: the Sbor Národní Bezpečnosti, or National Security Corps or the Czechoslovakia national police from 1945 to 1991 when the Czech Republic still merged into one country with neighboring Slovakia under the Czechoslovak's socialist government).
The instrument panel on the handlebar of the Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk'. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YcwCMw)
Besides coming up with a distinctive NSB color as mentioned earlier, it turns out some units of this motorcycle are also given a combination of white and red. As quoted from Idnes.cz, the motorcycles (estimated 8-10 units) with this color combination was used for the NSB unit that was guarding the palace where the leader of the Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev stayed while visited the country in August 1964.
The radio communication equipment attached inside the Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' side casing. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Naodma)
Furthermore, the physical uniqueness of the Nanuk Jawa motorbike is largely formed by its large-size plexiglass fairings that cover both sides to half the body. These fairings fully protect the rider's feet from the wind.
Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' uses a 344 cc 2-stroke, 2-cylinder engine capable of producing power of 18 hp at 5,000 rpm. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YcwCMw)
While on the front there is a round headlight that looks like a torpedo protruding out from behind the windshield. At a glance reminds us of the headlight of the Čezeta 501 or 502 scooters made by other Czech manufacturers. While on the back, there is also a large side casing that makes it possible to install a radio.
Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' in another color-scheme white-red and used for the NSB unit that was guarding the palace where the leader of the Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev stayed while visited the country in August 1964. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YcwCMw)
To support the Java 350 type 354 "Nanuk" performance, so the manufacturer installed a 344 cc 2-stroke, 2-cylinder engine capable of producing power of 18 hp at 5,000 rpm. The power is capable of making the 352 kg weighted motorcycle running up to a top speed of 130 kph with fuel consumption of 4.21 liters/100 km. Then the tank capacity is capable of storing gasoline as much as 13 liters.
Jawa 350 Type 354 'Nanuk' able to run up to a top speed of 130 kph with fuel consumption of 4.21 liters/100 km. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2US17oU)
It is unknown how many Nanuk has been produced by the Czech manufacturer? Now for sure, the remaining motorcycles have become a rare item that is the most sought after by the world's motorcycle collectors.
And if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to this marque, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTODENIK.CZ | CYBERMOTORCYCLE.COM | IDNES.CZ | WIKIPEDIA | JAWA IRELAND | JAWA NANUK]
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Thursday, June 18, 2020

A Swedish-made scooter

This time we will discuss a scooter made in Sweden, one of the Scandinavian countries. The scooter in question was produced by Monark, a bicycle, moped, and motorcycle manufacturer that has a production base in Varberg, Sweden.
1957 Monark Monarscoot moped uses a German ILO 50cc 2-stroke engine and pedals like a bicycle. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2UNN5o8)
This Swedish manufacturer was founded in 1908 by an industrialist named Birger Svensson. This manufacturer is also known as Cykelfabriken Monark AB and Monark AB. It is estimated that the first motorcycle of this manufacturer rolled out in 1913. But, there is also a mention of its first motorcycle made in 1908 because this manufacturer is also known to produce a lot of motorcycles under various brands before using their own brand.
1961 Monark Monarscoot scooter uses a Husqvarna 50cc 2-stroke engine that had a footrest, kickstart, and with no pedals. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3ej4ixD)
For scooters, the company originally made a moped called Monark Monarscoot. This two-wheeled vehicle was designed by Sixten Sason, also known as the famous SAAB automotive designer. This is one of the moped models that in terms of design has its own characteristics. 

At the beginning of its born in 1957, this two-wheeled vehicle used a German's ILO engine with pedals such as bicycles as well as using the high-wheels like a motorcycle in general.
1964 Monark Monarscoot scooter uses a Husqvarna "Flinta" engine and 10" wheels sized, which also makes it more like the Italian scooter models. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Bc7GeO)
But along with the time of its development, when in 1961 when a new Sweden rules stating that the mopeds were no longer required to have pedals. So the Monark Monarscoot got its footrest and kickstart since then the model deserves to be called as a scooter.

As mentioned above, an early model of Monark Monarscoot production in 1957 that used the ILO engine with pedals (as a moped). Then for the next model (which can be called a scooter) was roled out in 1965-1968 using the Husqvarna "Flinta" engine. For this model, it uses 10'' wheels sized, which also makes it looks like the Italian scooters.
From then on the competitor, Husqvarna, licensed the Monarscoot and marketed it under their own name. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Bc7GeO)
From then on the competitor, Husqvarna, licensed the Monarscoot and marketed it under their own name. Then the use of the engine changed again for the model produced in 1969 which is the final year of production, where it uses the Sach engine.
Although the production of Monarscoot scooters had to end in 1969, due to intense competition in the global motorcycle market at that time, the Swedish manufacturer continued to produce motorcycles, especially sport motorcycles, until the manufacturer actually stopped producing in 1975.😭

And if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to this marque, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CYBERMOTORCYCLE.COM | RETRORAMBLING | WIKIPEDIA | OPENISO.ORG | CLASSICMOTOR.SE | AUCTIONET.COM | KLARAVIK.ES | AUTOCART.BIZ]
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The misunderstood Isard scooter

If we talk about the scooter from the beginning to this day certainly it never ended. Due to this two-wheeled vehicle that started from a very simple form (two wheels and a plank) which then developed in such a way that it was incarnated in various forms as it is today (but still maintained its distinctive shape) and has become one of the modes of transportation that have many users throughout the world to this day.
The Rieju Isard scooters are assumed unsuccessful in the market so that its production was stopped in 1960. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2UGTLEE)
In the heyday of scooters back in the 1950s to 1960s, it was countless how many manufacturers tried their luck to be a success and reaping fortune by producing scooters. Apparently, it seems like they were all inspired by the success stories of the Italian manufacturer duo, Piaggio, and Innocenti who succeeded in bringing the scooters to the whole world. So it can't be denied if the Italian ​​scooter success stories also spread quickly to Spain. 
The Rieju Isard scooter looks so tempting with an appearance almost 'full cover body,' and high-wheels posture. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3d1fiy5)
Noted a number of Spanish manufacturing companies also had produced scooters. One of them is Rieju, the mopeds and motorcycles manufacturers that has a production base in Figueres, Spain. This Spaniard motorcycle manufacturer was founded by two young businessmen, Luis Riera Carré and Jaime Juanola Farres in 1934. They began their entrepreneurial adventure by manufacturing bicycle accessories. They fused their names together to create the RIEJU brand name (RIEra+JUanola).
The Rieju Isard scooter uses 50 and 125cc AMC air-cooled engines. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2B7pGHm)
They began to purchase property to construct a factory, but the Spanish Civil War interrupted their plans. After the hard times were over, the Figueres-based returned to its original habitat by making many motorcycle models. Until one day they heard of the success story of the Italian scooter maker duo. So then they decided to try their luck at gaining a big-profit by making a scooter.
The Rieju Isard scooter shape looks like a motorcycle-scooter fusion. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2B7pGHm)
However, this Figueres-based manufacturer did not adopt the reference for its scooter products from Italy but prefer to France. At that time the average French-made scooters had a slightly different shape from the Italian scooters. Where the French scooters use the high wheel posture as it is commonly used by motorbikes in general so that its shape looks like a motorcycle-scooter fusion.

In 1956, Rieju worked on the development of a scooter, by using 50 and 125cc AMC engines. The design was based on the French Sulky high-wheel scooter. In 1958, Rieju introduced its commercial version of the scooter project under the name Rieju Isard, a motorcycle-scooter fusion with a very unique look.
1957 Rieju Isard 125cc (right) posed along with 1955 Derbi Masculino 125cc (left). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Y47w2i)
The introduction of a bold and daring look, combined with the ambition to introduce a perfect finished project to the market. In fact, this model nearly drove the company to fail, since it was never successful in the commercial market, and the company made the decision to cease the scooter production in 1960 with very few units sold. Apparently, the low mechanical accessibility and its high price were the main reasons for its low market demands.
1957 Rieju Isard 125cc attached with a sidecar. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3d3WVbR)
It is believed that this scooter population is very small, making it one of the rare scooters that are sought after by collectors. Although there is no longer Rieju Isard scooter on its production list, this Spanish brand continues to produce motorbikes to this day, especially the sportbikes, and also develops electric-powered motorcycles.
And if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to this marque, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RIEJU | CYBERMOTORCYCLE | BORINOSMALLORCA | WIKIPEDIA | DERNY]
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Sunday, June 14, 2020

This 'Dunkley' was not a baby stroller

You must have never seen and heard of a Dunkley scooter before, like We either. This scooter was made by a British company in the pre-war period, known as a baby stroller maker. And after the 2nd World War ended, the company made a transition by following the trend to make small motorbikes, mopeds, and scooters. Uniquely, the Dunkley scooter has some very unusual lines, as if it was made out of all flat panels.
1959 Dunkley Popular scooter made by the famous British baby stroller maker. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2XWYGTN)
At the time this odd scooter went on sale in 1959, in England itself also produced many brands and types of scooters. Whereas in the global market many manufacturers at almost the same time trying to get a large market share, while the Piaggio's Vespa and Innocenti's Lambretta scooters being dominated the world's scooter market in that time. So it's not surprising they all failed in the market. 
1959 Dunkley Popular scooter has some very unusual lines as if it was made out of all flat panels. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2XWYGTN)
The British manufacturer is estimated to have made more than a thousand units of scooters during its production period (manufactured for one year) and is marketed limited in mainland Europe and a little to America. But it is estimated that not many can survive at this time.

Uniquely, this strange scooter is named Dunkley Popular, which is driven by a 50cc four-stroke engine that is capable of producing around 20hp of power and coupled with a two-speed transmission which is operated through the handlebars. So it is estimated to be able to carry the scooter running up to a top speed of around 30mph.
1959 Dunkley Popular scooter uses a 50cc four-stroke engine coupled with a 2-speed transmission system. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2XWYGTN)
If you look at the style of the Dunkley Popular scooter look similar to the German scooters. The British manufacturer seems to be linked to Mercury Industries, a German manufacturer who in 1956 made a scooter that had a similar shape, the Mercury Hermes Scooter. And the Mercury scooter is a copy of the German Meister Solo Roller that made a year earlier. 
1955 Meister M45 Solo Roller inspiring style sources of the Brit's Dunkley Popular scooter. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2XYkC0O)
So it is not surprising, when juxtaposed with Vespa'59 for example it looks like the Dunkley scooter is less prestigious because of its appearance that is too old. Maybe that's why this scooter was never sold well at that time.
1959 Dunkley Popular scooter is estimated able to run up to a top speed of around 30mph. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2XWYGTN)
But now, the conditions may be a little different and it is estimated that the Dunkley scooter price will skyrocket because it is a rare item and is rarely found for sale in the near future. And we agreed, for a scooter collector who might have a garage full of Italian and German scooters, this one could have a serious appeal and certainly not a difficult case to spend some money to get it.
1959 Dunkley Popular scooter is a rare item now and is rarely found for sale in the near future. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2XWYGTN)
And if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to this marque, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ONLINE BICYCLE MUSEUM | BRING A TRAILER]
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Thursday, June 11, 2020

A Polish pride scooter called Osa

In the heyday of scooters back in the 1950s to 1960s, it was countless how many manufacturers tried their luck to be a success and reaping fortune by producing scooters. 

It can't be denied, it seems like they were all inspired by the success stories of the Italian manufacturer duo, Piaggio, and Innocenti who succeeded in bringing the scooters in the middle of a society that was so longing for a decent mode of transportation shortly after the war ended.
The Osa ('the wasp') M-50 scooter made by the WFM (Warszawska Fabrica Motocyklowa). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2AauPy0)
Apparently, the Italian ​​scooter success stories also spread quickly to Poland. In that time the country still under the influence of the Soviet Union. As we know after the 2nd World War was over, Poland was under the control of the Russian Red Army. 

The Polish also was recorded ever produce the scooters, when the Polish factory WFM (Warszawska Fabrica Motocyklowa) began designing scooters in 1952 to address the demand in countries controlled by the USSR. They were created in order to design a simple two-seated scooter, based on parts of motorcycles which were already produced in this time.
The early model of Osa M-50, fitted with a two-stroke, air-cooled 148 cc engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2AauPy0)
They built three prototypes in the period of 1955-1956, under the names of Żuk ('the beetle'), Bąk ('the bumble-bee'), and Osa ('the wasp'). Their main creators were Krzysztof Brun, Jerzy Jankowski, and Tadeusz Mathia.

The best of which was named the Osa and the scooter prototype using the S-06 engine. After that, a small batch of Osa scooters was built in early 1959 as the trial series and the mass-production began in May of that year. The scooter model produced by the Warsaws-based manufacturer called the Osa M-50 used a 148cc engine and 14" wheels-sized. It was a powerful machine and performed well in sporting events, particularly off-road rallies.

The Osa ('the wasp') M-52 scooter made by the WFM (Warszawska Fabrica Motocyklowa). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3eYjoZ8)
At the time, Osa was the only Polish scooter and getting more and more popular. The scooter was successful in sport, too. In 1959 the WFM rider Mirosław Malec came seventh in Tatra International Rally, by riding the Osa scooter that very similar to the production units. In two next years, the Osa scooters with 175cc engines took part in many international events. They had gained a good opinion and soon Polish scooters started to be exported.
The second and last model of Osa M-52, fitted with a two-stroke 175 cc S-33 engine with an air-blower cooling system. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3eYjoZ8)
Then a larger version was introduced in 1962, the M-52 also featured the air blower unit. Unfortunately, the production was ceased in 1965, when the WFM factory was merged with another company and its scooter division was closed.😢 From 1959 to 1965 about a total of 25,000 scooters (both models, M-50 and M-52) had been built.
And if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to this marque, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article. Wanna see another unique Polish-made motorcycle named MSS (Motocykl Stanisław Skura) 1 and MSS 500.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CYBERMOTORCYCLE]
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Monday, June 8, 2020

A Big-bodied scooter of Harper

When you first see this scooter, what impression can you find on the figure? Maybe you will state that the scooter stature is big. Right, this scooter has a big body. This is a scooter made by C.E. Harper Aircraft Company, a British company that previously made airplanes.
The Harper Scootamobile flanked by Douglas Vespa and Mercury Dolphin at the Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Y6QlvP)
The company was previously named Chrislea Aircraft Limited, which was later acquired by C.E. Harper Aircraft Company in 1952. But the sale of the aircraft produced did not achieve any success in the market. Then the company began making parts for other aircraft brands. Later, it expanded its business by making scooters in 1954 and given the name of Harper Scootermobile. This big-bodied scooter is made based on a scooter design made by Alvin 'Spike' Rhiando.

It was a Villiers-engined scooter with the body made of the fiberglass. Then the prototype was given the name of the Sahara, due to its designer was ridden and tested it by doing a long journey from London to Cape Town, South Africa through the Saharan Desert to prove the concept is a reliable two-wheeled vehicle.
Alvin 'Spike' Rhiando with his trans-Sahara scooter. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2ADIjCo)
The journey was not succeded and the prototype abandoned somewhere in the Saharan Desert. The Harper Scootermobile scooter built based on this prototype and was first presented in public at the 1954 Earls Court Show.

1955 Harper Scootermobile.
(Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gUr7t5)
The scooter has a sizeable body made of fiberglass. The Scootermobile is powered by a Villiers 122cc or 197cc two-stroke engine and already featured with an electric starter. This streamlined body had twin headlamps upfront two integral pannier bags on the rear bodywork. The weight of the deluxe version was 300lbs, while the standard, without the electric starter, was 245lbs.

A further interesting feature is the use of aircraft-type pannier petrol tanks which, joined by flexible hosing, provide a fuel capacity of some 3 gallons. Besides was already featured with an electric-starter there's also another unusually comprehensive electrical equipment is specified as standard, including front and rear blinking direction lights which comes into operation automatically upon the turn of the dashboard-fitting ignition key, while a hand-operated solenoid is provided for emergency purposes.

Although potential customers have waited two years with various updates and reports in several press releases, the luxury Harper Scootermobile never reach production lines. And reportedly, the company managed to make six units of the Scootermobile in 1955. Today, only one unit has survived, and now, it sits on display at the Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset.
Due to a lack of information about the Franke Autoroller, and if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to this marque, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | 500RACE.ORG | CYBERMOTORCYCLE]
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Saturday, June 6, 2020

Industriewerke Ludwigsfelde’s Scooters

Among the rows of classic German-made scooters that we know are mostly made from the post-World War II era. As the losing party in the war, then Germany is divided into two parts, namely West Germany and East Germany after the war ended. 

Along with the scooters glory days that took place in the 1950s to the 1960s, it began when Piaggio and Innocenti pioneered the production of scooters and managed to achieve commercial success in the market. So it is not surprising that at that time many popping up scooter manufacturers in mainland Europe. At that time, there were companies that produced under license to make scooters designed by Italy, but those who did not have any license then developed their own models in an effort to compete.
A complete sequence of IWL scooter models in historical order. From left to right: Pitty, SR 56 Wiesel, SR 59 Berlin (with Campi trailer) and TR 150 Troll 1. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2A2JY4m)
This can be witnessed in a number of automotive companies from West Germany such as Hans Glas who launched its own scooter design named Goggo in 1953, then followed by Heinkel, an aircraft maker who launched a scooter called Tourist in the same year. Turn out, the East German engineers responded to the growing market and competition by developing a number of prototype scooters between 1950 and 1954. However, the DDR decided that its scooter would be made only with indigenous DDR components.
1955 IWL Pitty, the first IWL's scooter model and uses a 123cc engine with a 3-speed floor shift transmission. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3dx5ehn)
Although DDR had previously established a number of motorcycle manufacturers such as EMW, MZ, and Simson were already fully occupied making their own products.

Then it was decided another company named IWL (Industriewerke Ludwigsfelde) to produce scooters. The company was based in Ludwigsfelde was in the southern suburbs of Berlin and had four scooter models plus a unique one-wheeled trailer.

1. IWL Pitty
IWL's first production model named the Pitty was launched early in 1955 and 1956. The Pitty’s front wheel had leading link suspension, while its rear-wheel had hydraulically damped swingarm suspension on which the engine and gearbox unit was mounted: an arrangement that Vespa had pioneered. The scooter uses a 123cc engine with a 3-speed floor shift transmission.
1956 IWL SR 56 Wiesel. "SR" stands for StadtRoller ("town scooter"), 56 is the year and Wiesel is German for the weasel. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3dx5ehn)
2. IWL SR 56 Wiesel
In 1956 IWL replaced the Pitty with the SR 56 Wiesel. "SR" stands for StadtRoller ("town scooter"), 56 is the year, and Wiesel is German for the weasel. Instead of the Pitty’s huge fairing, the Wiesel has a more conventional scooter fairing behind the front wheel and a separate front mudguard. This reduced the weight to 124 kg (273 lbs): still heavy, but 15 kg (33 lbs) lighter than the Pitty. 

Despite customer complaints, the Wiesel retained its predecessor’s hard upholstery, lockable fuel tap flap, and lack of a steering lock. It was easy for a thief to force the flap, and Der Deutsche Straßenverkehr’s testers were astonished that IWL had not rectified this fault from the previous model. IWL produced the Wiesel until 1959, by which time a total of 57,400 had been built.
1959 IWL SR 59 Berlin has adopted highly individual custom color schemes and was shared the same bodywork as the Wiesel but had well-upholstered separate saddles for the rider and pillion passenger. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3dx5ehn)
3. IWL SR 59 Berlin
In 1959 IWL replaced the SR 56 Wiesel with the SR 59 Berlin. This shared the same bodywork as the Wiesel but had well-upholstered separate saddles for the rider and pillion passenger. The Berlin still had less power than many of its western counterparts. In common with its predecessors, its front suspension was undamped, which on roads as bumpy as the DDR’s was a significant weak point. Nevertheless, Berlin secured IWL’s first export orders. IWL produced the Berlin until the end of 1962, by which time a total of 113,943 had been built. These Berlin Roller SR 59 was the best selling of the IWL scooters.
1963 IWL TR 150 Troll 1. "TR" stands for Touren Roller and the backronym "Troll" stands for Touren Roller Ludwigsfelde ("Ludwigsfelde touring scooter") and known as the last of the IWL scooter model. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3dx5ehn)
4. IWL TR 150 Troll 1
In 1963 IWL replaced the SR 59 Berlin with the TR 150 Troll 1. "TR" stands for Touren Roller and the backronym "Troll" stands for Touren Roller Ludwigsfelde ("Ludwigsfelde touring scooter"), emphasizing the longer journeys on which IWL scooters were now being ridden. The "1" at the end evidently indicated that IWL hoped to develop a further model. Unfortunately, the "Troll" was the last of the IWL scooters. By the time scooter production ended, IWL had built Troll 1 in a total of 56,513 units. 
1965 IWL Stoye Campi trailer was styled to complement a scooter and was roomy enough to carry a set of 1960s camping equipment. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3dx5ehn)
5. IWL Stoye Campi
Although IWL projected their scooters as a"town scooters", new private motor vehicles were in such short supply in the DDR that customers made no such distinction. The Berlin was capable of longer journeys, including holidays, but a scooter has far less luggage capacity than either a small car or a motorcycle and sidecar combination. Instead of devising a sidecar to fit the Berlin, IWL collaborated with Stoye of Leipzig, the DDR’s sidecar manufacturer, to develop a lightweight, single-wheel trailer.

The result was the Campi trailer, which was styled to complement a scooter and was roomy enough to carry a set of 1960s camping equipment. IWL made the Campi’s chassis, including a tubular steel towing link that connected to the scooter behind the pillion seat and above the rear light.

The Campi added inconveniently to the length of the scooter while adding less luggage capacity than a sidecar. Because of these limitations, its use was confined chiefly to holiday and leisure journeys. The Campi was made until 1965, by which time a total of about 5,700 of these trailers had been built. And at the end of 1965 IWL ended scooter production in order to switch to making the trucks.😢

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RETRORAMBLING]
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