Podkowa 98 motorcycle

The Podkowa 98 is a light motorcycle of the sub-100 cc class that was extremely popular before World War II. It was produced by Zakłady Przemysłowe Podkowa SA. From 1921, the company was a renowned and esteemed manufacturer of caulkins (studs on a horseshoe that improve a horse's balance and grip). However, demand for caulkins began to fade in the late 1930s, so the company owner, Józef Folman, sought other sources of income. In 1937, after a thorough market analysis, preparations began to manufacture motorcycles. Contacts were established with different companies, including James, Villiers, and Royal Enfield. The products were to be distributed by the Zorel company of Warsaw. The first motorcycle was presented in 1938. Manufacturer: Zakłady Przemysłowe Podkowa SA in Poniatów, 1939 Inv. No.: MIM837/II-70 Model prepared on the basis of photogrammetric and ToF measurements Licence: CC BY-NC-SA