Renner-Original Motorcycles

Renner-Original 350cc B&S c.1924

A Brief History of the Marque

Manufactured by Renner & Poppe GmbH, Dresden, from 1924 to 1932.

The firm built motorcycles using JAP SV engines of up to 996cc, and Barr & Stroud 350cc and 500cc powerplants with 3 speed gearbox and kickstarter. They may also have used Kühne and Küchen engines.

1928 Models
550 ccm, 4 stroke, JAP, 3 speed, chain drive 1325. - M
680 ccm, 4 stroke, JAP, 3 speed, chain drive, 2 cylinders 1650. - M
1000 ccm, 4 stroke, JAP, 3 speed, chain drive, 2 cylinders 1850. - M

79 Barr and Stroud single sleeve valve engines were shipped to Dresden in 1923-24. They were shipped to a company "RF Reggel", who were probably freight handlers only. ~ John Ferguson, FB.

Carl Ostner worked with the company before joining his brother Willy at OD around 1927.

Notes. 1. A 1929 model has been displayed at the Automuseum Melle.

Sources: Tragatsch; period advertising; FB group Motorcycles 1867-1930; Automobil Motorsport Sept 1928.