With Simson to Rome: Kahrener moped friends conquer the Alps!

With Simson to Rome: Kahrener moped friends conquer the Alps!

Kahren, Deutschland - Four friends from Kahren have embarked on a very special adventure: With their beloved Simson-Mopeds, they broke up on a rousing trip to Rome. The more than 1,500 kilometer route not only put the drivers, but also the machines. They were accompanied by a friend who was traveling in an accompanying vehicle and also supported the group on the return trip. This epic tour was recorded in a video talk in which the adventurers reported on their experiences.

The preparations for the trip were extensive because the mopeds were technically upgraded. With vape ignitions and a selection of spare parts, the men went into the race well. But the weather thwarted them in Austria: constant rain presented it with challenges, while they had to overcome cold alpine passes with climbs of up to 15 percent. The drivers spent more than 61 hours in the saddle of their mopeds, using around 100 liters of gasoline.

an unforgettable experience

The nights spent the adventurers along the route on campsites, and there were many impressive encounters in memory. In particular, interaction with Harley drivers and curious passers-by enriched their journey. At the destination, the grave of Bud Spencer, the men experienced an emotional moment that took the effort and privation of the trip into the background. It was not only a trip to Rome, but also a piece of life that they were able to experience up close.

After their return, they were welcomed by the fire brigade in Kahren Feucht - what service! There was also a little honor that praised her courage and entrepreneurial spirit. The group now lets us know that she already has the first ideas for a next tour in the drawer. This shows that the spirit of the Simson-Mopeds lives not only through the machines, but also through the adventure lust of the drivers.

The fascinating history of the Simson-Mopeds

Sincerely, to countless motorcyclists who took their first steps into the world on two wheels with mopeds from Riga, a deeply rooted tradition is shown here. When the bicycle factory in Latvia, which once belonged to Gustav honorary award, was nationalized in 1940 and took the name “Sarkana Zvaigzne” (Red Stern), this was the start of a success story. The factory started production after the war in 1947 and produced almost 220,000 bicycles until 1960. In 1958 she ventured into moped production, inspired by foreign designs.

The first prototype "Spriitis", which was tested in 1958, is based on the Austrian model "Puch". After a 10,000 km long test drive, the improved model, the Riga-1, was finally released for series production. These mopeds became the basis for many young drivers in the former USSR and beyond. The entire history of the Riga-Mopeds impressively documents the legacy of mobility, which has shaped many generations and is still very popular today.