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Dresch Monobloc 1930 500cc Starting And Riding

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The motorcycle company was founded by Henri Dresch in the early 20s in France. From 1923 to 1928, the motorcycles were produced under the name “le Grimpeur”. After 1928, continued to be produced under the name of “Dresch”. At the heyday of over 10,000 motorcycles were produced in the year. Dresch produced motorcycles from 175cc to 500cc. The monobloc was the top model of Dresch.

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The motor has 14hp and a stroke / bore diameter of 64 x 77mm and reached with the 4-speed transmission, a top speed of 105km / h. With the outbreak of war the production was stopped. The monobloc is a gorgeous eye-catching with its striking-looking bi-cylinder engine and the pressed-steel frame. The “Dresch” monobloc was produced by 1930 until 1938.

Dresch used a wide variety of engines from small two strokes to the top model engine vertical twin and four-in-line configurations. The model Monobloc was very popular of the Parisian gendarmerie. The civilian motorcycle enthusiast like also this bikes as well. The model “P.S.” was the smallest and the “Monobloc” was the top model of the Dresch range.

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The typical feature of this model are the pressed steel front forks, the shaft drive and the exceptional frame layout. The engine produced 14hp and transmit it´s power with the 3 speed gear box to the rear wheel. Dresch produced this model from 1930 till 1938.This bike has been restored and is full equipped with a full electrical lighting system.

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