1927 | Victoria KR III

Victoria 1924 KR III 499 cc OHV flat twin frame 1532 engine 5513

Victoria company was establish in 1886 as a bicycle manufacturer in Nürnberg, Germany. From about 1901 till 1966 motorcycles with Puch, Fafnir were produced.

After the Great War, the company launched production in 1922 with a KRI model and BMW engine. Model KRI was replace by Victoria KRII in 1923 with 500cc ohv engine. In 1924 the KR II was succeeded by the KR III. This was also a 499 cc OHV flat twin with bore x stroke dimensions of 70,4 x 64 mm but new chain transmission and gearbox was introduced. Engine was stronger up from 9 to 12 hp @ 3600 rpm.

Presented model was found and bought in Austria ca 2014 as project. During years missing items and jewellery were completed and today bikes looks perfect. It took part in 100y anniversary exhibition in Pszczyna Castle (Poland) in 2023 as linked with BMW production by name of Martin Stolle.

Also motorcycle was presented during Veterama 2024 and recognised by press => see Klassik Motorrad nr1 Januar/Februar 2025.

This 100y flat twins Victoria is extremely rare motorcycle. Never restored and completed bike with movable engine and gearbox.

It comes with WB2 ignition, MOTA speedo, new tires and Hella gas lamp with gas generator.

Please contact me directly in case of any questions or concerns. Additional photos or movies are available on the request. Transportation possible under separate agreements on cost recover basis.