Highlights

Classic 1949 Monark, manufactured in Sweden in collaboration with ČZ A.S.
Represents post-war era motorcycle design
Accompanied by EU (SE) documentation
Located in Prague, Czech Republic

The Appeal

While Monark are better known today for their exceptional Swedish bicycles, their post-war product range included a range of motorcycles, scooters and mopeds. They saw a lot of success with it, too - plenty of races and off-road trials saw Monark taking home trophies galore.

Monark's key practice was using engines built in other countries - not only reducing their own manufacturing costs, but often reducing the price of their bikes, too. M200 is a great example, making use of a robust, simple engine from ČZ A.S - a lightweight 125cc two-stroke engine that offered perky, reliable, if not particularly trailblazing, performance.

This example comes to us with a lived-in patina that creates a real post-war charm. Lightweight, spindly and utterly characterful, we've no doubt this bike will charm anybody after a classic mount.

The History and Paperwork

Manufactured in 1949
Accompanied by EU (SE) documents
Located in Prague, Czech Republic

The Condition

Lightweight, tube-framed motorcycle
Some patina, scratching and general wear to the paintwork
Monark decals are looking a little tired
Fenders picked out with a charming pinstripe
Wheels look in fine order
Seat looks in good condition
As you'd expect from an early post-war bike, there are no instruments to speak of

The Mechanics

125cc two-stroke engine with a 58mm stroke
3-speed manual transmission
Produces 4.5 horsepower
Lightweight design
Mechanical components look in good order
We've no reports of any specific faults or mechanical issues

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