Achilles Classic Bikes
The Achilles factory of Weikert &
Company was located in Wilhelmshaven in northwestern
Germany. They produced scooter-like bikes with 147cc
and 174cc Sachs two-stroke engines. These had a four
speed gearbox with foot-change gear lever and a neutral
selector switch on the handlebars. The chassis had
8 inch wheels, telescopic front forks and swing-arm
rear suspension.
At some point 48cc mopeds were added to the production
line. Production ended in 1957, and Norman in England
bought the production tools. Very few examples of
the machine exist, and photographs and sales literature
are rare.
| Bike |
Image |
Description |
| 1950 Achilles Lido 49cc |
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Image supplied by www.andybuysbikes.com |
1955 Achilles Scooter 150 Sport |
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This historic marque ceased trading 2
years after this scooter was built in 1957.
Built using the renowned Sachs engine this
scooter combined the usual motorcycle front
end with the enclosed bodywork and style
of a scooter. |
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