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Other iconic vehicles from the GDR are the motorbikes from Simson, especially the "Schwalbe".[1][2] After the reunification there were even fan clubs in western
by Archelaos 5y ago
Other iconic vehicles from the GDR are the motorbikes from Simson, especially the "Schwalbe".[1][2] After the reunification there were even fan clubs in western Germany.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simson_(company) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simson_(company)
[2] https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simson_Schwalbe https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simson_Schwalbe (in German)
- foepys 5y agoThat's mostly because they are exempt from the 45kph limit of 50cc engines that you can drive at 15 y/o with an AM license. Simsons are allowed to drive 60kph.