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1913 Gladiator Racer

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1913 Gladiator Racer

  • Beautiful example of an early 20th century “privateer” type race bike
  • A recreation of the Gladiator produced by K.G. Karlsson workshop Skovde Sweden from 1912 to 1919
  • “Early motorcycle racers competed five times per week, lived/died and were considered the rock stars of the era” (Jim Latten)
  • Represents the beginnings of the industrial revolution, motorcycle production, and racing