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Old May 1, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Here’s something you will rarely see, a genuine WWII Kettenkrad up for sale! These motorcycle half tracks were produced by NSU in the second world war and could be carried in Ju-52 aircraft and were used for such things as pulling small artillery pieces in the field. Collectors keep them running and take them out in the field to show people what they can do. Often they just sit in museums.

This one is powered by a 36 horsepower 4 cylinder engine with a top speed of 70 mph kilometers per hour, and is in running order.
I never fully understood the motorcycle fork on these things, I always figured you steered a tracked vehicle like this by driving and braking alternate tracks, what would the wheel up front do? Anyway, if you want something a little different from your standard bike, this is it!

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Old May 1, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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sort of looks amphibius too does it float?
 
Old May 1, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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I don't know but it has Deej written all over it!
 
Old May 1, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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no it needs mud flaps for thatlol
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I don't know but it has Deej written all over it!
 
Old May 1, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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I think it has bullet-proof flaps, perfect for Deej!
 
Old May 1, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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that looks fun.
 
Old May 1, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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i bet the front wheel does nothing, it wouldnt steer it.... just like a tank, you would have to use the tracks.
 
Old May 1, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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I can see it already - Here's Deej, desperately trying to get to the closest car wash!

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Old May 1, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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That hilarious! Look how big his head is! Bwah-ha-ha-ha
 
Old May 2, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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That hilarious! Look how big his head is! Bwah-ha-ha-ha
hahahaha, that is funny klx250, good one
 



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