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Puch, which began production in 1930s, is Austria's oldest [[motorcycle|bike]] manufacturer. In 1923 the company introduced a 220cc two-stroke with a split-single engine layout that continued to be built into the 1960s.  Puch motorcycles were marketed in the U.S.A. by the '''Sears, Roebuck Co.''' from 1950 to 1979 under the '''Allstate''' label.  Later models have included [[trials]] and [[motorcross]] machines, often with 500cc [[Rotax]] engines.  Recent production has focused solely on [[mopeds]]. 
 
 
==1957 250 SGS==
[[Image:1957 Puch 250 SGS.jpg|left|thumb|1957 Puch 250 SGS]]
[[Puch]] built innovative two-stroke machines that featured two [[piston]]s on a single [[connecting rod]].  This unusual arrangement allowed them to use unsymmetrical [[port timing]], which improved the power output.


[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]]
[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]]

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1926 Puch

Puch, which began production in 1930s, is Austria's oldest bike manufacturer. In 1923 the company introduced a 220cc two-stroke with a split-single engine layout that continued to be built into the 1960s. Puch motorcycles were marketed in the U.S.A. by the Sears, Roebuck Co. from 1950 to 1979 under the Allstate label. Later models have included trials and motorcross machines, often with 500cc Rotax engines. Recent production has focused solely on mopeds.


1957 250 SGS[edit | edit source]

1957 Puch 250 SGS

Puch built innovative two-stroke machines that featured two pistons on a single connecting rod. This unusual arrangement allowed them to use unsymmetrical port timing, which improved the power output.