Milwaukee Merkel Motorcycle

The motorcycle was produced from 1911 to 1915.

Milwaukee merkel motorcycle. Rick wood milwaukee journal sentinel the merkel motorcycle. The motorcycle is part of an exhibit of local engineering milestones called the magnificent machines of milwaukee photo. Although surviving merkels are seldom seen these days they are widely recognized as icons of the motorized world. By 1905 merkel had decided to engage in competition and produced several racing machines.

The belt driven model had a sturdy loop frame and the merkel logo on the fuel tank. The founder of the company joe merkel began. 1912 flying merkel model w s on display at the california automobile museum. The merkel brand first appeared in milwaukee wisconsin in 1902 when joseph merkel set up shop producing single cylinder motorcycles.

By 1906 a spring frame. In the few years of its existence the flying merkel became a true motorcycle legend. The merkel motor co. Merkel was among the most innovative of the pioneer motorcycle companies.

Flying merkel motorcycles from ca 1902 until ca 1908. The motorcycle was produced from 1911 to 1915. The merkel brand began in milwaukee in 1902. Joseph merkel put an end to this by making a milwaukee merkel motorcycle with loop shaped frame one cylinder engine and belt drive.

Started out as a bicycle manufacturer but in 1903 joseph merkel also manufactured single cylinder motor cycles. The flying merkel the next thing to flying the merkel brand first appeared in milwaukee wisconsin in 1902 when joseph merkel set up shop producing single cylinder motorcycles. The flying merkel was a motorcycle of the american company merkel in milwaukee which relocated later to middletown ohio. He made this motorcycle in 1902 but used a rhombic frame which was inconvenient for installation of engine that s why the appearance of fifth motorcycle is dated by 1903.

These machines and their riders enabled merkel to develop a patented spring front fork that was to. The flying merkel was a motorcycle of the american company merkel in milwaukee which relocated later to middletown ohio. How could this small brand acquire such a high appreciation. Merkel s motorcycles were to set many performance standards in the emerging american racing scene.

The merkel motor co. The answer can be found in the innovative designs the excellent engineering the great racing successes and the evocative brand name. It all originates from the company founder joseph merkel who gained experience. Merkel in milwaukee wisconsin.

1912 flying merkel engine. The machine s advanced loop frame pattern was similar to the 1903 milwaukee merkel motorcycle designed by joseph merkel later of flying merkel fame. Started out as a bicycle manufacturer but in 1903 joseph merkel already produced single cylinder motor cycles.