1958
Victoria Bergmeister - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 634479 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Victoria |
| Model | Bergmeister |
| Year | 1958 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Duplex cradle |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frontsuspension | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Twin shock |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 64.0 x 54.0 mm (2.5 x 2.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | dry plate |
| Compression | 7.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 345.00 ccm (21.05 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Power | 21.00 HP (15.3 kW)) @ 6300 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
About Victoria
Country of Origin:
Germany
Founder:
Victoria Werke AG (Nuremberg)
Best Known For:
Pre- and postwar light motorcycles and the elegant Bergmeister V-twin
Company History
Victoria built dignified German lightweights and, later, the Bergmeister—an air-cooled V-twin with refined manners and quality finishes. Earlier singles and two-strokes provided daily transport, while postwar models emphasized reliability and service access in a rebuilding nation. The Bergmeister’s engineering—clean castings, shaft drive, and thoughtful ergonomics—earned lasting admiration despite limited production. Victoria’s trajectory mirrors German industry: precision manufacturing, careful supplier networks, and steady improvement. Although the marque disappeared through consolidation, its machines survive in clubs that prize understated quality over spectacle, reminders that well-made small and medium motorcycles can carry a country’s everyday hopes.