Wow, does this stir memories. While in high school, I got my first bike, a 200cc Zundapp in '57 and began to learn about motorcycling and through our local dealers. We had a friendly dealer in Wichita who sold NSU and BMW and I so wanted a new NSU S-20 he'd just gotten to sell; what a gorgeous machine. The Max series had to be the best 250cc cycles that one could have. Later on, I had a BMW R26 which was the finest road machine I'd ever own, in it's own class of excellence. I raced an Adler Scrambler for a time and won races but the collapse of the German cycle industry did have a sad feel of loss as the '60s progressed. This video is very appreciated for it's look into such an exciting time in the industry and how it affected so many of us new comers.
Back in '64, I bought a DKW 197 at auction for 9GBP. It ran very well, but tended to get pushed to the back of the shed while I rode my latest "hot" bike. When called on, it always started and ran well. After 5 years, it was passed on to some younger cousins who thrashed it round their back yard and the fields beyond then later sold to some other chap in their village who I saw from time to time on it. Looking back, it had a level of reliability that I didn't encounter again on 2 wheels or 4, until I bought a Toyota in '83.
For many years East German made MZ became sold in large numbers in Denmark, as it had the price of a Moped and was a reliable transport. Sadly the Factory closed when Germany became reunited.
The bmw r75 struck fear into its opponents for a different reason...my German American brain immediately said "ja wenn du habt ein maschinen gewehr dabei"
Nice video. Pity you did not mention BMW K series. The best example that BMW was and is serious about developing state of the art motorcycles and that they understood the boxer concept was/is finite from a technology point of view. The K is a much better bike than any of the boxers... Very much like the 928 is a much better concept than any of the Porsche 911 derivates...
@@hansreynders6853 From a technology point of view a 1200cc 4 cilinder is simply more sophisticated than a 1200cc twin. And the pre twinspark BMW boxer twins are extremly rough. I have owned and ridden a variety of boxer twins. My current BMW is a K1200GT, one of last 'brick' models. The K is so much smoother and gearshifts are like a Japanese bike. These older K's are underestimated bikes.
@@carsyoungtimerfreak1149 When it comes to driving experience you might be correct. Technologically todays boxers are up to date. And looking around I simply see more boxers driving than K's. I have never driven the 4 cylinder K (I don't drive at all anymore due to age and eyesight, not even car) but have my experience from the single cylinder R26 via the R69S up to the R75/7.
@@carsyoungtimerfreak1149At least some of the old BMW twins have two separate throttle cables, and the carburettor synchronisation can be affected by turning the handlebars. This does not do wonders for smoothness.
Wow, does this stir memories. While in high school, I got my first bike, a 200cc Zundapp in '57 and began to learn about motorcycling and through our local dealers. We had a friendly dealer in Wichita who sold NSU and BMW and I so wanted a new NSU S-20 he'd just gotten to sell; what a gorgeous machine. The Max series had to be the best 250cc cycles that one could have. Later on, I had a BMW R26 which was the finest road machine I'd ever own, in it's own class of excellence. I raced an Adler Scrambler for a time and won races but the collapse of the German cycle industry did have a sad feel of loss as the '60s progressed. This video is very appreciated for it's look into such an exciting time in the industry and how it affected so many of us new comers.
Back in '64, I bought a DKW 197 at auction for 9GBP. It ran very well, but tended to get pushed to the back of the shed while I rode my latest "hot" bike. When called on, it always started and ran well. After 5 years, it was passed on to some younger cousins who thrashed it round their back yard and the fields beyond then later sold to some other chap in their village who I saw from time to time on it. Looking back, it had a level of reliability that I didn't encounter again on 2 wheels or 4, until I bought a Toyota in '83.
Wow that was amazing! Getting 20hp from 250cc back then is impressive! Bike after bike, each one was cooler.
Super 😊😊😊😊😊
great documentary on some classic bikes!
For many years East German made MZ became sold in large numbers in Denmark, as it had the price of a Moped and was a reliable transport. Sadly the Factory closed when Germany became reunited.
Back when Channel 4 made quality programmes.........
The bmw r75 struck fear into its opponents for a different reason...my German American brain immediately said "ja wenn du habt ein maschinen gewehr dabei"
Very good video, but, who picked the music? Also, Horex WHAT?
Nice video. Pity you did not mention BMW K series. The best example that BMW was and is serious about developing state of the art motorcycles and that they understood the boxer concept was/is finite from a technology point of view. The K is a much better bike than any of the boxers... Very much like the 928 is a much better concept than any of the Porsche 911 derivates...
Ah, that's why I today mainly see boxers driving around rather than the 4 cylinder K.
@@hansreynders6853 From a technology point of view a 1200cc 4 cilinder is simply more sophisticated than a 1200cc twin. And the pre twinspark BMW boxer twins are extremly rough. I have owned and ridden a variety of boxer twins. My current BMW is a K1200GT, one of last 'brick' models. The K is so much smoother and gearshifts are like a Japanese bike. These older K's are underestimated bikes.
@@carsyoungtimerfreak1149 When it comes to driving experience you might be correct. Technologically todays boxers are up to date. And looking around I simply see more boxers driving than K's. I have never driven the 4 cylinder K (I don't drive at all anymore due to age and eyesight, not even car) but have my experience from the single cylinder R26 via the R69S up to the R75/7.
@@carsyoungtimerfreak1149At least some of the old BMW twins have two separate throttle cables, and the carburettor synchronisation can be affected by turning the handlebars. This does not do wonders for smoothness.
16:54 Nochmal für alle:
"Neckarsulm" - nicht "Neckars Ulm"!
21:39 Some things never have changed...
;-)
Habe eine NSU quickly gehabt die war Baujahr 1960 war Verkleidet hatte zwar eine 50 cc motor.
Why aren't the women wearing helmets? 21:50 some sexist BS right there...
Is it because men fear if she has a accident her iq goes up
A motorcycle with no clutch, good luck stopping at lights. Ein Motorrad ohne Kupplung? Viel Glück beim Anhalten an der Ampel.
In the 1920s there weren't traffic lights...
Regina is pronounced Reh Gee Nah in German, not Reh Jy Nah
Nichts zu Zündapp
Terrible design, never ride when the road is wet.
Which one are you thinking of?