Merkel Motorcycles

In 1902, Joseph Merkel started building one-cylinder motorcycle engines. A year later, in 1903, he began putting these engines into his own Merkel motorcycles under the Merkel Motor Co. name.

In 1908, he started the Light Manufacturing and Foundry company and started making the “Merkel Light” motorcycle. His first two-cylinder motorcycles were sold in 1910.

In 1911, the company was bought out by the Miami Cycle and Manufacturing Company, which produced the trademarked “Flying Merkel” with the iconic bright orange paint.

Aged Picture of a Man Sitting on an Antique Merkel Motorcycle

Black and White Rider on a Merkel on the Street

Flying Merkel Motorcycles and Two Riders Vintage Picture

Employees at the Merkel Motorcycle Plant

Man in Vintage Era Riding Gear with Merkel Motorcycle

Old Picture of a Male Rider on Antique Merkel

Black and White Picture of Couple on a Merkel

Old Picture of a Woman Standing Next to a Flying Merkel

Young Guy Leaning onto the Handlebars of a Merkel Motorcycle

Merkel Motorcycle with a Woman Sitting Side Saddle

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