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Hildebrand & Wolfmüller
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The Hildebrand & Wolfmüller was the world's first production motorcycle.[1][5][6] Heinrich and Wilhelm Hildebrand were steam-engine engineers before they teamed up with Alois Wolfmüller to produce their internal combustion Motorrad in Munich in 1894.[1]
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Manufacturer | Heinrich Hildebrand, Wilhelm Hildebrand & Alois Wolfmüller |
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Production | 1894–1897[1] |
Engine | 1,489 cc (90.9 cu in) 360° two-cylinder water-cooled four-stroke, with surface carburetor[2][3] |
Bore / stroke | 90 mm × 117 mm (3.5 in × 4.6 in) |
Top speed | 28 mph (45 km/h)[1] |
Power | 2.5 bhp (1.9 kW) @ 240 rpm[1] |
Ignition type | Hot tube |
Transmission | Direct drive via connecting rods[2][3] |
Frame type | Steel tubular duplex,[2] step-through |
Brakes | spoon brake, friction against front tire |
Tires | pneumatic, front 26 in (66 cm), rear 22 in (56 cm)[4] |
Weight | 110 lb (50 kg)[4] (dry) |
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