D.S.H. Motorcycles
D.S.H. Motorräder
D.S.H. Motorräder
Das österreichische Spezialfabrikat modelle 1926
Typen: 150, 175, 250 und 350 ccm.
A Brief History of the Marque
Made in Austria
Manufacturer: Trautmannsdorfer Fahrzeug GmbH
1922-1932
The firm was founded in 1922 by Franz Döller, Ignaz Seidl and Theodor Hauler and produced the first DSH in 1923 with a Geroth engine. By 1924 they were marketing models with engines from Villiers, and 1925-27 saw the addition of JAP and MAG models with capacities of 350cc to 750cc.
The onset of the financial crisis combined with the death of one their racing team members brought disaster to the firm and production ceased in 1928.
The following year Franz Döller resurrected the DSH marque and presented a new model, and continued production until 1932.
Models:
DSH 1924-24 175cc Sport, Villiers
DSH 1925 Models: Types 150, 175, 250 and 350 ccm
DSH 1926 Model 350 Villiers
DSH 1927 350cc JAP
DSH 1927 500cc JAP SV
DSH 1927 750cc JAP
DSH 1927 MAG 350cc & 500cc
DSH 1930 JAP 500cc SV (Saddle tank)
DSH 1930-32 JAP 750cc
DSH c1931 JAP 250cc
The firm also advertised Humber motorcycles in 1925.
Address:
Works: Fernruf: Gotzendorf 2
Sales Support: Wien, V. Wiedner Hauptstr. 99
An Inzersdorf business address is also mentioned. The Vienna address is probably post-1928.
Competition
Franz Döller competed on the factory machines, as did Rudi Runtsch, Fritz Schwarz and Rupert Karner, who was quite famous, having placed second in the 1926 European Grand Prix. Star of the team, technical advisor and a financial partner in the firm, he suffered a fatal accident during the 1926 Hungarian TT.
This sad event is believed to have been a major factor in the collapse of the company.
Notes. 1. One source states that production was taken over by the Austria marque.
2. Motorrad No 17 Jan 1926 has an article on the DSH 250cc twostroke model.
Sources: voz.co.at, mvca.at, correspondence, period advertising.
Help Identifying a DSH Motorcycle – Frame No. 3043 with MAG 500 OHV 1928
erik dot earny at gmail dot com
Sep 1, 2026
Hi,
My name is Erik and I am from Slovakia. I am looking for some help identifying a vintage motorcycle.
Recently, we took an old motorcycle out of my uncle’s basement. It was given to him many years ago by a friend. I have partially assembled it again so that I could get a better idea of what model it might be and what it originally looked like.
On the main chain guard, I found three letters/symbols: “DSH”. I started searching online and came across a reference on your website to “DSH 1927 MAG 350cc & 500cc.”
However, I have not been able to find any photographs, period catalogues, advertisements, or other historical material showing this motorcycle. Most of the search results lead to private collections, so I thought I would contact you directly as a first step.
Here are the details of my motorcycle:
Frame number: 3043
Tank: Saddle tank
Engine: MAG OHV 500cc (1C9H6)
Gearbox: Sturmey-Archer 3-speed, which appears to date from 1928 based on its serial number
There are some visible signs of repairs on the frame, but the main components — including the front fork, fuel tank, engine, gearbox, chain guards, mudguards, wheels, etc. — all appear to fit together correctly and seem to belong to the same motorcycle.
The main reason I suspect it may be a DSH is the large aluminium main chain guard on the side of the motorcycle, which carries the DSH markings.
I would be very grateful for any information you might have about this motorcycle. In particular, I would be interested to know whether the frame number or the combination of the MAG engine and Sturmey-Archer gearbox could correspond to a DSH motorcycle, and whether you might have any period photographs, catalogues, or other documentation that could help identify it.
Thank you very much for your time and for any information you may be able to provide. I really appreciate your help.
Kind regards,
Erik Ulicny
Slovakia
Images DSH-1928c-500cc-MAG-EUl-01 to 4 posted to Comments.
Hi,
Thank you so much for your answer and time, I really appreciate that.
Based on the information I have gathered, the engine and gearbox appear to be correct. For example, I found a reference in the Sturmey-Archer archive mentioning: “1928 – DSH Austria with 3-speed Sturmey-Archer.”
https://www.sturmey-archerheritage.com/index.php?page=history-detail&id=543
However, the photograph shown there is of a different motorcycle.
The front fork and fuel tank on my bike seem quite unusual. Is it possible that they were fitted from another motorcycle at some point? They fit perfectly, so I wonder whether they could have been an original factory option or fitted later.
The aluminium casting with the DSH logo also seems very unusual. I have not seen it on any other DSH motorcycle so far. I am very confused whether these parts could have been fitted later, or could they be original to this particular DSH.
Looking more closely at the frame, I noticed some similarities with the D.S.H. 600 Type 3031 with JAP engine:
https://www.voz.co.at/VKMA/Div-a-d/dsh3501927.jpg
Especially the rear frame construction, the section underneath the seat, under the fueltank and the engine mounting look very similar. It is therefore possible that the frame is correct.
Best regards,
Erik
The sturmey-archerheritage.com image is an error. Pictured is a BMW, not a DSH. Have found no further information on the marque of any consequence. Ed.
04-Nov-2018
gerald.kornhaeusl at a1.net
DSH Model 350 Villiers, 1926
This is my completely original DSH 350 cc Villiers. 1926
DSH Model 350 ccm of Trautmannsdorfer Fahrzeug GesmbH, Austria.
350cc Villiers MARK VIIIB x IXB Engine with Best & Lloyd Semi Automatic Drip Feed Lubrication, Albion 3 Speed Transmission, Druid Fork Model Mark I, Metric Frame Brampton,
Year of construction 1926 (according to frame number, 1st-2nd quarter 1926)
Special feature: at that time already had 19" clincher, the same model but there was also until 1928 with beaded edge rims 26x3".
best regards Gerald
GJK
Austria
28-Aug-2018
bucek at sapeli.cz
1922 - 1928
Bitte,
ich habe ein Motorrad mit Nr. 1061. in dieser Maschine ist Motor DKW. Ist es Moeglich?
(I have a motorcycle with number 1061. in this machine is engine DKW. Is it possible?)
Pavel
Czech republic
(later)... the motorcycle DSH mounted engine DKW. I was afraid whether or not the non-professional did not..
Do not you have a picture of how the motorcycle looks original ? Do you know the production number 1061 year of production ?
The engine starts badly the hand crank, it can not be extended without being distracted. - not possible.
In October are the ramen motorcycle races in Pardubice, I woud like to attend.
I am a collector of this brand and still have some documents. I would like to say to the previous article of pavel that DSH has never installed DKW engines. The frame and the chassis number with 1063 is likely to be correct, is built in 1923-1924. The engine would have to be a Geroth.
It would be a big concern for me to publish only historically correct data about this very rare brand.
Gerald Kornhäusl
Image DSH-1920s-Pavel-B also posted to Comments.
N.B. Jan 2026. The Geroth is thought to have used a DKW engine built under licence. Ed.
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