Rixe 1937

Rixe, a light motorcycle from 1937, buit by Rixe-Fahrradwerke based in Brake, Bielefeld. The company was earlier known as August Rixe Maschinen- und Fahrradfabrik GmbH (1921 – 1924) and Rixe & Co GmbH (1924 – 1934). It was founded by August Rixe to manufacture bicycles (see also: Rixe bicycle). First Rixe motorized bike was built in early 30s. Until WW2 Rixe built many types of light motorcycles, using 73cc and 98cc Sachs engines.

After the war Rixe returned to the motorcycle market, building models up to 250cc, mostly with Sachs and Ilo engines. In 60s Rixe was building mopeds (to the left: Rixe Derby), and in 70s the company focused its efforts on selling light 50cc motorbikes with Sachs power units. Their best design was probably RS80W from 1982; this modern and comfortable motorbike was fitted with 79cc Sachs engine, and its top speed was 80 kph. Unfortunately the motorcycle industry was in crisis in this time and Rixe & Co. Fahrradwerke GmbH closed in 1984.