Monark, also known as Cykelfabriken Monark AB and Monark AB, is a

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and

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manufacturer, established in

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, in 1908 by the industrialist Birger Svensson. As of 2016, Monark is valued at 11.5 billion kr.

Company history

In the 1950s, Monark had a successful record in

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motorcycle competitions. In 1954 they entered 8 bikes in the International Six Days Trial, a form of off-road motorcycle Olympics. All 8 Monark riders finished with Gold Medals. In 1959, Monark's

Sten Lundin Sten Lundin (20 November 1931 – 3 June 2016) was a Swedish professional motocross racer. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1955 to 1966. Motocross career Lundin won the F.I.M. 500cc motocross world championship in 1959 ridi ...

won the 500cc

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. When Monark stopped racing, Lundin re-badged his Monark motorcycle as a Lito and recaptured the world championship in 1961. He dropped to third place in the world championship in 1962, finished second to

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in the 1963 world championship and, third in the 1964 world championship. In 1961, Monark merged with

Nymanbolagen Nymanbolagen (aka Nymans AB or just Nymans) was a Swedish bicycle, moped, and motorcycle manufacturing company in Uppsala, Sweden. In 1947 Nymans Verkstäder in Uppsala, Lindblads Verkstäder (Amerikansk Cycleimport) in Stockholm and some minor ...

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into Monark-Crescentbolagen or MCB. Monark is today part of

Cycleurope Grimaldi Industri AB of Stockholm, Sweden, is a holding company that owns: * Cycleurope – A group of companies that manufacture bicycles and related items with the brands: Bianchi, Crescent, DBS, Everton, Gitane, Kildemoes, Monark, Peugeo ...

, belonging to

Grimaldi Industri AB Grimaldi Industri AB of Stockholm, Sweden, is a holding company that owns: * Cycleurope – A group of companies that manufacture bicycles and related items with the brands: Bianchi, Crescent, DBS, Everton, Gitane, Kildemoes, Monark, Peugeot ...

. Monark is also a brand of Brazilian bicycles, related to the original Swedish Monark AB. The Cykelfabriken should not be confused with the Monark-Silver King, Inc., Chicago, IL, a manufacturer of classic bicycles from 1934 to 1957, (formerly the Monark Battery Company). Nor should it be confused with the Monarch Cycle Manufacturing Company, 1892-1899, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, founded by John William Kiser.

Models (bicycles and scooters)

Electric bicycle

Monark produces the Elcykel, an electric bicycle, built of aluminum with the same engine system including

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uses. It utilizes a 10 Ah Lithium battery for long running time and fast recharge and is equipped with a Navgenerator, approved locks and immobilizers elimination part. * ECO 1430- Electric bicycle with an aluminum unisex frame and a Panasonic electric motor with pedal assistance for fast and comfortable cycling. Li-ion battery of 10 Ah for fast recharge and long range.

Transporter

The Transporter is a

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steel work bike which is equipped with a heavy-duty front carrier and a robust kickstand. The rims are made of stainless steel and reinforced spokes They are available as Shimano Single or 3-speeds. They only come in black. * Work Bike - The 450-453 Work Bike is a bicycle for business use that meets high visibility requirements. It is equipped with reflectors, sharp safety color, quality components are the obvious arguments. Available in 1 and 3 speed and comes in fluorescent yellow and black. * Bayer - The Bayer is a simple and durable work bike which only comes in a step through frame and mounts a heavy-duty carrier to the front and a rack to the rear.

Truck

The Truck is workbike, popular in

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, It is a steel framed work bike with a front carrier and generator lightning. It is available as a single or three speed and only comes in Black.

Military bike

The military bike is a new version of the Swedish military bicycle, it is available in a men´s or women´s model. The rims are made of stainless steel with reinforced spokes. The bicycles are equipped with lock and generator lighting. They are only available in red or green and come as single or 3-speeds.

Specialized bikes

Monark produces the following Specialized bikes: * Tricycle with two 20 or 24 inch rear wheels. * Tricycle with two front wheels * Tandem bicycle with 3 or 7-gears * Trailer

Scooters

Monark produces the following scooters: * Scooter 670 * Scooter 660 * Transport scooter 634 with large front carrying platform * Three - Wheel scooter 624