Mladá Boleslav, 18 November 2024 – 125 years ago, on 18 November 1899, the Laurin & Klement Slavia motorcycles types A and B were showcased in a riding presentation in Prague. Just under four years since its founding, the Mladá Boleslav-based bicycle manufacturer introduced these modern, technically refined motorcycles, which greatly diversified its product range. Positioning the engine within the frame rather than above the front wheel lowered the centre of gravity, which both improved the handling and protected the engine components. Other features included innovative electric ignition and a carburettor designed in-house. Commercial and sporting successes with motorcycles paved the way for the Mladá Boleslav brand’s first automobile, the L&K Voiturette A, in 1905.

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