Laurin & Klement CCR

Laurin & Klement CCR

The Slavia is a legendary motorcycle produced by the Czech Laurin & Klement factory in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Slavia name was also used for Laurin & Klement motorcycles built under license in Germany.

Founded by two cycling enthusiasts, mechanic Vaclav Laurin and bookseller Vaclav Klement, Laurin & Klement began operations in 1895, producing its first bicycle at its factory in Mladá Boleslav. Choosing the patriotic name “Slavia” (Slavic), the company quickly became one of the leading motorcycle manufacturers in Europe in the early years of the 20th century.

Like many other manufacturers of the time, Laurin & Klement experimented with different engine positions before settling on what is considered standard today. Engines also varied in configuration, with single-cylinder, V-twin, and even inline-four models being produced.

Bicycle production ceased in 1905, around the same time that the company introduced a new four-cylinder motorcycle and its first automobile: the two-cylinder voiturette Modèle A. In 1908, Laurin & Klement switched entirely to automobile production, making their two-wheeled models even rarer. The company was bought by rival Škoda in 1925.

Manufacturer: Laurin & Klement

Assembly: Austria-Hungary

Years of production: 1904—1910

Engine: 2 cylinders; 815 cc

Max speed: 65 km/h

Fuel consumption: 5 l/100 km

Weight: 65 kg

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