lightweight motorcycle noted simple innovative design advanced features low cost technical innovation sold reliability problems low profit margins resulted costs driving bankruptcy advanced specification caused highly regarded included art motorcycle exhibition permanent display concept design engineering motorcycle engineer recognized need simple economical light motorcycle germany recovery second world war began design summer prototype frame built tested spine frame steel steering head single sided fork single sided wheels mounted left attached suspension right developed engine time ported stroke single cylinder engine capacity engine cast light cylinder liner integral cylinder head suspended power output engine rpm considered high output time contemporary engines comparable size typically expected engines later transmission speeds neutral position mechanism held clutch open motorcycle idle gear gear positioned middle shift pattern second gear gear engine transmission mounted pivot axle spine frame near horizontal engine transmission unit formed power egg style later tubular served exhaust pipe pivot axle reinforced rear supports rear carrier formed triangular structure supported rear spring suspension system allowed long suspension travel soft spring rate test rides complete prototype began december showed combination long travel soft springs needed friction added production marketing demise registered moved facilities began production june widely believed came location bee wheels logo came dialect word meaning bee suggested came motorcycle resembling bee engine sounding like bee light weight relatively powerful engine long travel suspension popular good marketing low led strong sales management expected high sales volume offset low profit margin basic sold battery centre stand passenger accommodation optional extra spare wheel initially painted red better equipped export version available battery electric horn centre stand comfortable seat plating choice colours including lime green black production gone month autumn sold engines sold power fend invalid carriages replaced engines earlier versions began develop problems especially single sided kick starter corrected problem beginning model version conventional profit sales cover expenses end went bankrupt debts million legacy time bankruptcy prototypes parallel twin stroke engine senior executive formed und supply parts perform repairs set manufacture straight twin stroke engine ended production noted simple innovative design advanced features include single sided suspension rear wheels rear option spare tyre complete mounted tube exhaust pipe remarking displayed solomon museum exhibition art motorcycle adviser museum said favourite unknown bike ideas years ahead time permanent display barber vintage museum
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