40 Greatest Military Motorcycles

32. Puch P800

The Puch 800 survived many bullets, bombs and fascist enemies during service for the war. Oddly enough, during the false calm between World War I and World War II, Puch bicycle motorcycle merged with Steyr and Austro-Daimler to form Austro-Daimler-Puchwerke. This made them the largest motorcycle manufacturer in all of Austria, and they would see another merger soon after. This time, only the ending changed, Puchwerke was replaced with Puch. Two years later, when both creativity and finances were robust, the P 800 was born. The craftsmanship and beauty of the P 800 still thrills collectors and enthusiasts today. Plus, it’s a solid reminder that Austria had a reputation for being one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world during the 1930s. The four-cylinder boxer engine capable of speeds topping 75 mph proved it.