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Porsche's Incredible Incursion into the World of Motorcycles: Discover the History of the AMK Motorcycle

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Porsche, world famous for its legendary sports cars, has also made a foray into the motorcycle world, and few are aware of this little-known facet of the brand.

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The highlight was the creation of the AMK motorcycle, an ambitious project that emerged between 1979 and 1980 under the name “Alternatives Motorrad Konzept”.

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This creation, for its time, was daring and innovative.

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Although the design never made it into production, the style of the AMK bike is something that still catches your eye today.

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With its smooth, rounded lines, the completely enclosed bodywork was a trend that began to become popular in the 1980s.

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with BMW standing out as one of the pioneers of this approach.

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The AMK motorcycle features a road-going profile, characterized by a headlight integrated into the plastic fairing, an exceptionally high windshield and a riding position that promises comfort.

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An unusual feature is the absence of the pillion seat, which seems to contrast with the proposal for long journeys.

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However, the pilot's seat is height-adjustable to accommodate different preferences.

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Beneath its elegant bodywork, the bike hides an interesting mechanical underpinning at the heart of the Yamaha SR 500, a retro-style naked motorcycle that was in production from 1978 until 2021.

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