Hildebrand & Wolfmüller
| Manufacturer | Heinrich Hildebrand, Wilhelm Hildebrand & Alois Wolfmüller |
|---|---|
| Production | 1894–1897 |
| Engine | 1,489 cc (90.9 cu in) 360° two-cylinder water-cooled four-stroke, with surface carburetor |
| Bore / stroke | 90 mm × 117 mm (3.5 in × 4.6 in) |
| Top speed | 28 mph (45 km/h) |
| Power | 2.5 bhp (1.9 kW) @ 240 rpm |
| Ignition type | Hot tube |
| Transmission | Direct drive via connecting rods |
| Frame type | Steel tubular duplex, step-through |
| Brakes | spoon brake, friction against front tire |
| Tires | pneumatic, front 26 in (66 cm), rear 22 in (56 cm) |
| Weight | 110 lb (50 kg) (dry) |
The Hildebrand & Wolfmüller was the world's first production motorcycle. Heinrich and Wilhelm Hildebrand were steam-engine engineers before they teamed up with Alois Wolfmüller to produce their internal combustion Motorrad in Munich in 1894.