A Brief History of the Marque
The first Hamlet motorcycles were produced in 1904. The frame was a strengthened cycle frame and a Fafnir, Moto Reve or a Motosacoche motor was fitted. Only a few of these machines were ever built. After a takeover the factory began producing mopeds and small three wheeled goods vehicles.
In 1939 a light motorcycle was unveiled. This was a proper motorcycle fitted with a Fichtel & Sachs 98cc motor and a two speed gearbox. Production of this model ceased in 1943 due to difficulties in finding a replacement for the German Fichtel & Sachs engine. It is believed that a few were assembled after the war.
Model 98-K, 1939. Sachs 98cc engine with kick starter. Max speed @ 50-60 km/h, fuel consumption around 2 litres per 100 km. at 40km/h. Weight approx. 60 kg.
Sources:
Jedo<at>ofir.dk, Sorø, Denmark. Tue Oct 09 2007; auktionshuset.com.
