Sachs moped
Getting your Hands on a Sachs Moped
A moped is a two-wheeled motorized vehicle that is usually limited in its speed to about 30-35 mph. Mopeds were introduced in the 1950's by taking a bicycle and attaching a motor to the top of the front wheel. The definition of a moped is determined in part by its engine capacity. In the UK and Hawaii, a scooter or motorcycle is consider a "moped" if the vehicle's engine capacity is no greater than 50cc.
Sachs is one of the most well-known moped manufacturers as it is the oldest still existing motorcycle manufacturer worldwide (since 1886). It is a German manufacturer that produces motorcycles, mopeds, power-assisted bicycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). It also serves as an importer for two-wheeled vehicles, including imports from Italy and Taiwan. Sachs' main site is www.sachs-bikes.de. Some of the Sachs mopeds on this site include: the Primas 4 and 5, Optima 50, and MadAss. Unfortunately, the available dealers listed on the site are limited to German dealers only. In efforts to expand, a Sachs-Bikes was opened in China in 2004.
1977 Mopeds <http://www.1977mopeds.com> is a shop located in Michigan is one of the few stores in the U.S. that dedicates itself to selling mopeds only, including Sachs vehicles. The new Sachs Suburban and MadAss will be coming to this Kalamazoo, MI store in the spring of 2005.
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