Zweirad Union
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| Founded | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 1963 |
| Fate | Merged |
| Headquarters | , Germany |
| Products | motorcycles |
Zweirad Union AG was a German conglomerate formed by the merger of motorcycle manufacturers Victoria and Express Werke, and the motorcycle division of DKW.[1] In 1958, Zweirad Union was one of three manufacturers responsible for 75% of motorized bicycle (motorcycles, mopeds and scooters) in Germany, along with Zundapp and NSU.[2] It was purchased by Fichtel & Sachs in 1963 who them merged it with their other purchase, the motorcycle company Hercules.
