My 1957 DKW Hummel 50cc Moped

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Video of the first ride below.

Named after the German word for "Bumblebee," DKW began making the 50cc Hummel Moped in 1956. This was one of the first motorcycles in the world to have a 3-Speed gearbox. In 1932, DKW merged with Audi and two other German auto manufacturers to form The Auto Union, which is why the DKW's official logo contains Audi's signature four rings, representing the four companies that combined.

I purchased this bike un-working and disassembled. After 3 years, this restoration is finally complete. I recently acquired a sister moped to the Hummel, a 1961 Zweirad Union Type 103 that has grown the family.

This 3-year restoration project is finally complete.

The DKW Hummel has been shown publicly at the Garage Brewed Motorcycle Show in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Run down of features and explanation of my 1957 DKW Hummel Type 101 moped restoration project I've been working on. This project began 3 years ago, when I bought the bike on craigslist at an Estate sale after the owners passed away and had no children. The original owner was Paul D.