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Does anyone know where I can get a WWII German motorcycle?

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I am about to turn 18 and I want a motorcycle reeeeeeally bad. Well, I want to be like a biker (mainly to save gas) and I already have a German helmet, but I figured that if I wanted to look at it that way, I should get one of the motorcycles that the German dispatch riders were issued to roar across Axis territory with. I know that there are several different brands they used for this but if anyone could tell me where I can get one; (price is not an issue unless it costs more that a Lamborghini or something) I can even go as far as restoring it if I have to. I dont care what brand, as long as it is a 4 stroke engine, German motorcycle from the World War 2 era. I am not especially interested in look-alikes but reproductions are cool. Any help will be majorly appreciated.

Check this out: http://www.imz-ural.com/
They are russian made but they bought the design from BMW. Some of the side cars have 2wd so you can lock in the side car tire and both back tires have power for off-road

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Mike T said in February 27th, 2009 at 8:06 am

I know I guy that sells them here in Michigan. It sounds just like what you are looking for. Get me your contact information and I'll have him contact you.
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nigelshiftright said in February 27th, 2009 at 8:26 am

Well first off, this is going to cost you a substantial sum of money and these bikes would be heavy and slow flathead engines.

If you're okay with that, then I would check with Hemmings Motor News and also do an internet search for specialty motorcycle publications. There are a few out there, such as:

http://www.walnecks.com/

Good luck. I think you need to do a lot more homework before you pursue your dream, but good luck with it. Take your time so that you don't end up with a fake or a bike that you really don't want to ride.

Also be prepared to write a big check.
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Busa rider said in February 27th, 2009 at 8:36 am

Check this out: http://www.imz-ural.com/
They are russian made but they bought the design from BMW. Some of the side cars have 2wd so you can lock in the side car tire and both back tires have power for off-road
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http://www.imz-ural.com/

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nextattempt said in February 27th, 2009 at 9:22 am

no way !!! there is no power or speed to the ural which top out at 60 mph . you will gewt ran over on something that slow …. get an 883 Sportster or an 1800 VTX Honda
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litzmg said in February 27th, 2009 at 9:31 am

Be really certain what you are getting into. Old motorcycles are not typically something you ride around a lot. I know, I have an antique BMW R69S.. It's actually very reliable but then it's at least 10 years newer than what you are thinking about. Parts are going to be astronomically expensive and hard to find. The old bikes are big, heavy and awkward. Steve Mcqueen DID NOT jump that fence in the Great Escape on a WW2 bike, not even a stock bike. If another reason to ride is to save gas this isn't the way. I reckon that a WW2 bike is going to be in the mid twenty MPGs.
My suggestion is that if you want to look "military" that you buy a 1975 (or there about) BMW and paint it olive drab. Further more you might as well wear a waste basket on your head as your German helmet which is virtually zero protection in a crash. Do you have parents?

I think That I have the perfect bike for you. Check out the Royal Enfield bullet es 500 military. It's a new bike but looks great especially for $5000!
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