MuZ

MuZ or MZ is a motorcycle manufacturer located in Zschopau (Germany).

MZ a acronym, stands for (German): Motorradwerk Zschopau
MuZ stands for (German): Motorrad und Zweiradwerk

Table of contents

1 History 2 Sports 2..1 Motocross 2..2 Streetracing 3 Famous models 4 External Link

History

• 1906 Jörgen Skafte Rasmussen (Denmark) bought a cloth factory in Zschopau
• 1917 invented the (German): Dampfkraftwagen also known as DKW
• 1920 motor-assisted bicycle
• 1923 renamed in DKW
• 1927 started racing activities
• 1928 largest manufacturer in the world
• 1931 introduced DKW small cars
• 1932 renamed in Auto Union
• 1939 developed the RT 125
• 1948 renamed in IFA (a state-owned enterprise in GDR)
• 1996 MuZ was bought by the malaysian Corporation Hong Leong

Sports

activities started in 1927

Motocross

• 1963 Six Days (an endurance competition)
• 1966 Six Days
• 1987 Six Days

Streetracing

• 1958 first wins in 125/250 ccm and an over all second championship 250 ccm

Famous models

• RT 125: 1939-1962 and 2000-today

External Link

Homepage
History (especially in East Germany)