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Vintage 1939 Miele Gentleman Model 720 98cc Motorcycle Start Up

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This is a Model 720 from Miele, a German manufacturer of domestic appliances. But between 1924 and 1960, they produced bicycles and motorcycles in their plant in Bielefeld. 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. The Miele Gentleman Model 720 featured a 98cc Fichtel & Sachs 2 stroke engine which could be pedal or bump started.

Top speed was about 60km per hour. The Miele 720 comes with the original tool kit and a tire pump, as well as some spare parts like the headlight bezel, spark plug, tail lamp, and more.

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Miele used two stroke 98cc engines from Fichtel & Sachs. The last bikes left it´s works in 1960.This Miele 720 gentleman model has been restored years ago.via/read more: classic-motorcycle

  • 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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