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Böhmerland

Böhmerland, or Čechie as it was known domestically, was a Czechoslovak motorcycle manufacturer from 1924 until World War II. Almost all aspects of this distinctive motorcycle were designed by Albin Liebisch, including the extremely long, all-welded tube-frame chassis, the built-up leading-link front forks, and solid cast aluminum wheels, which were an industry first, not widely adopted until the 1970s. The overhead valve single-cylinder engines were typically 600 cc (37 cu in) with a bore and stroke of 78 mm × 120 mm (3.1 in × 4.7 in).² It was founded by Albin Hugo Liebisch.¹ It is headquartered in Krásná Lípa.¹ It ceased to exist in 1939.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1924Founded¹

Industrymotorcycle manufacturer¹
HeadquartersKrásná Lípa¹

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Böhmerland, or Čechie as it was known domestically, was a Czechoslovak motorcycle manufacturer from 1924 until World War II. Almost all aspects of this distinctive motorcycle were designed by Albin Liebisch, including the extremely long, all-welded tube-frame chassis, the built-up leading-link front forks, and solid cast aluminum wheels, which were an industry first, not widely adopted until the 1970s. The overhead valve single-cylinder engines were typically 600 cc (37 cu in) with a bore and stroke of 78 mm × 120 mm (3.1 in × 4.7 in). The Böhmerland was produced in several wheelbases; a two-seat Sport, a 3-seat Touren, and a 4-seat Langtouren. An experimental machine built for the military seated four soldiers, and used two gearboxes, with the rear operated by a passenger, giving 9 ratios.²

The story

Founded by Albin Hugo Liebisch in 1924.¹

Leadership

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FounderAlbin Hugo Liebisch¹

Products and brands

motorcycle

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1939Dissolved Dissolved¹
1924Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataBöhmerland on Wikidata
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WikipediaBöhmerland on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsBöhmerland photo by User:SchiDD / Freisteller: Auge=mit, CC BY-SA 4.0