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Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann decide in June 1898 to set up Miele & Cie., a factory to make cream separators. In 1924 Miele introduction in bicycle production at the Bielefeld factory.
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Several years late Miele fitted it´s bicycle with an engine. During the next years there are a wide range of motorized bicycles models are available.
1939 Miele catalogued the 420 Gentleman model, 620 Ladies model and many other models. Miele used two stroke 98cc engines from Fichtel & Sachs. The last bikes left it´s works in 1960.
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This Miele 720 gentleman model has been restored years ago.
- Manufacturer: Miele
- Model: Gentleman Model 720
- Year: 1939
- Displac.: 98cc Fichtel & Sachs
- Engine type: 2-stroke
- Cylinders: 1
- Bore/stroke: 48x54mm
- Power: 3hp@4000rpm
- Weight: 62kg
- Fuel consumption: 1.5l/100km
- Top speed: 60km/h
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