2002
Sachs Beast 1000 (prototype) - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 707694 |
|---|---|
| Category | Prototype-concept model |
| Make | Sachs |
| Model | Beast 1000 (prototype) |
| Year | 2002 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Comments | This protoype was shown at Intermot 2001 and now Milan 2002. Press releases from Sachs indicate that the model might be in production in 2003 or 2004. It is also said that only 1000 models will be produced, so interested enthusiasts are encouraged to join the queue in order to obtain one. |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
About Sachs
Country of Origin:
Germany
Founder:
Fichtel & Sachs (Ernst Sachs and Karl Fichtel)
Best Known For:
Robust two-stroke engines, mopeds (Hercules/Sachs), and later enduro/road bikes
Company History
Sachs began as a precision bearing and engine firm and became Europe’s go-to supplier of small two-stroke powerplants. Its engines powered countless mopeds and lightweight motorcycles across brands, creating a parts and service ecosystem that spanned bike shops and backyard sheds. In Germany, Sachs (and Hercules, often intertwined) produced practical commuters and police machines, prized for reliability and sensible engineering. Through the 1970s–90s the company also touched off-road, with enduro models that leaned on tractable motors and durable frames. Corporate restructurings shifted the focus from complete bikes back to components, but Sachs’ imprint is everywhere: exploded diagrams in workshop drawers, shelves of piston rings, and the collective memory of mechanics who learned on its simple, honest engines. Historically, Sachs democratized mobility and maintenance; it taught Europe that small capacity doesn’t mean small usefulness, and that a well-supported parts bin is as valuable as a showroom trophy.