Interestring

Already in the beginning of the 20th century Czechoslovakia was playing an important role in the European motor industry with many original ideas. In 1905, Laurent Klement (later Skoda) had a four cylinder chain-driven motorbike. The BD_Praga from 1927 was the first motorbike with DOHC, 39 years before Honda had one. A Czech motorcycle was in 1923 the first with an electrical starter.

The Bohmerland (Bohemenland) was produced from 1920 until 1939. The Liebisch engine was very traditional, but the long and strong frame was very modern. The Bohmerland was available in a version that could ride 140 km/h with one or two seats.

Specifications: 1-cylinder 4 stroke, air cooled, 603 cc (80 x 120 mm), 20 HP at 3500 rpm, magnet ignition, 3 gears, leading link front fork, friction suspension, light metal 19" wheels, 180 kg mass, maximum speed 120 km/h.