A superb and rare photo of the magnificent MZ TS 250/1 of 1977.

The MZ TS 250 / 1 was developed from the ES/ETS machines but with a new frame. The engine hung from the top beam pivoting at the rear with no front down tube. Early models were 4 speed machines with the vertical finned cylinder head but the later machines had the flat top engine and five speed gear box, the basis of the later models. Thes models were all 6 volt and ran on fuel with the oil mixed in.

MZ was a motorcycle manufacturer located in Zschopau,Germany. MZ r Motorradwerk Zschopau (German for motorcycle factory at Zschopau) in the Erzgebirge region of Saxony. From 1992 to 1999 the company was called MuZ an acronym for Motorrad und Zweiradwerk (German for motorcycle and two-wheeler factory).  The Zschopau works was one of the oldest motorcycle factories in the world, producing motorcycles since 1922. The most well known models were the two-stroke 125/150 and 250 series, with the variants ES, ETS, TS (SEE PHOTO!) und ETZ. MZ was one of the few producers that made motorcycles with sidecars, though prior to 1972 sidecars were manufactured by Stoye. MZ also has a very interesting racing history. At one point in time,  the German company build and designed the most technological advanced two strokes in the world. In 1958 the MZ company booked its first wins in 125/250 cc Grand Prix racing and scored an over all second place in the 250cc World Championship. The MZ two strokes, developed by engineer Walter Kaaden have influenced motorcycle racing for decades. His 1961 125cc race engine design was the first engine to achieve an output of 200BHP/litre. His revolutionary two stroke system was copied widely in the sixties by Japanese manufacturers. Yamaha and Suzuki two-stroke engines became competitive in motor sport only after they gained possession of MZ design secrets. MZs were ridden to 13 GP victories and a further 105 rostrum places between 1955 and 1976. Sadly, the German government did not exactly support the international racing aspirations of MZ. The defection to the West of grand prix rider Ernst Degner, complete with a set of secrets, started the end of the glory years of Kaadens bikes. The Skorpion Sport 660 cc single got its own MuZ-cup racing series in several countries at the end of the nineties. It is famous for its precise handling. It is still a popular mount for clubracing and Supermono racing. Its withdrawal from the official factory program is much mourned by fans. The Yamaha-based engine can be reliably tuned to 150% of its original performance. At that stage, it can become competitive in Supermono racing classes and in single and twin cylinder racing classes.

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This is your rare chance to own this non period photo that reflects a very interesting and historic piece of motorcycle history. Therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10" (ca. 20 x 26 cm).

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We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.

After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!

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