Danish Army
Specific: Introduced in 1944/45
at the Danish Brigade (DANFORCE) in Sweden. The Danish
Brigade was formed by Danish refugees, and was planned to
secure law and order in Denmark after the German
capitulation.
The picture was probably taken in the early days of May
1945 showing a rather young member of the brigade.
Historical: Military design derived from late
1930´s Husqvarna 112Tv. Engines and gear boxes produced
by Albin. Assembled by Monark, who produced the remainder
of the bike. Known in Sweden as Army Bike M/42.
Length: 2.12 m (82 inches).
Width: 0.74 m (29 inches).
Height: 0.94 m (37 inches).
Weight: 200 kg (440 lb.).
Engine: Albin 1-cylinder, 0.496 cm3 (30 cubic inches)
displacement, air cooled, carburetor.
Horsepower: 20 at 4.200 rpm.
Transmission: 3-speed gearbox.
Transfer case: None.
Electrical system: N/A.
Brakes: Mechanical.
Tyres: 3.50 - 19.
Fording depth:
without preparation: N/A.
with deep water fording kit: N/A.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel capacity: 13.5 liter (0.29 gallon).
Range: N/A.
Crew: 1 + 1.
Additional: N/A.
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