By 1913 motorcycles were offering considerably improved performance. The Flying Merkel pictured above was capable of 60 mph, double the speed of the 1905 Marsh!
Manufactured in Middletown Ohio, the Flying Merkel had a 60.89 cubic inch (997-cc) 4-stroke engine.
1900s Motorcycles
1913 Flying Merkel
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