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Ruppe Motorcycles

A Brief History of the Marque

Manufactured by Ruppe-Motor GmbH of Berlin

Hugo Ruppe (the Sohn in A. Ruppe & Sohn, famed auto maker) has quite a history, having been associated with Piccolo, MAF, Rasmussen (where he developed the engine later known as DKW), and Bekamo, which he founded. He also built the Kaelert & Ruppe in Czechoslovakia.

He produced 100cc auxilliary bicycle engines under his own name from 1927 to 1930.

Source: GTU Oldtimerservice

There were several marques with the name Rupp or Ruppe: Disambiguation


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