Development of the BMW R75 began in the late 1930s, at the request of the Wehrmacht. A large, heavy motorcycle, it was used heavily throughout WW2 by the Germans o… See more

Another WW2-era German motorcycle, the Zündapp KS 750 featured a particularly heavy design and similar layout to the BMW R75. With a standardized sidecar, there was li… See more

Produced between 1935-45, the Type 97, or Rikuo, was a WW2-era Japanese motorcycle that was a copyof the Harley-Davidson. Produced under a license from the Americ… See more

A rather unusual sight on the battlefield, the Welbike, manufactured by Excelsior Motor Company, was a foldable motorcycle used by the British Army during WW2. Commissio… See more

The Norton 16H had been on the market since 1911, but WW2 brought about a new model of the motorcycle: the WD16H. Norton Motorcycle Company was the primary pro… See more