40 Greatest Military Motorcycles

31. ČZ 175

Czechoslovakia is known for many things, but motorcycles never make the list. The CZ 175 explains why. Built in the 1930s, it was one of several similar models created for the Czechoslovakian Army. And yes, if you think at first glance the bike doesn’t look powerful, you would be correct. It was built to be a light bike for superior handling. The thought was it could navigate tough terrain with ease, yet limited power sometimes made that tricky. To further complicate the situation, only the front wheel carried any suspension. Therefore, your derrière absorbed most of the shock.