The Praga ZS 800 weighs only 142 kg
Praga is based in the Czech Republic, and that is in Prague. It is also the company behind the Praga Bohema hypercar, which is slated for 2022 over the footlights. With a V6 from the Nissan GT-R tuned to 700 hp and 725 Nm and weighing 982 kilograms, this street-legal sports car offers the necessary fireworks. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes about 2.3 seconds and the top speed is 300 km/h.
Praga not the first, the best
The same Praga has also built trucks for the Dakar Rally and is developing buses, airplanes and karts. So it is not just another company, it is a concern with high-quality technical know-how and craftsmanship. A company founded as early as 1907, so it launched its first motorcycle in 1928.
Endurance record
That motorcycle, the BD 500, attracted attention at the time because of its engine with double overhead camshafts. And because its creator, one Jaroslav Koch, drove from Rome to Prague in one jolt. He covered 1,480 km in 35 hours and 40 minutes, which was an endurance record at the time.
Praga ZS800 a featherweight
As an ode to those days, Praga engineers have put together another motorcycle. That’s the ZS 800, and it excels at super-low weight. Because just find a 773cc machine of 142 kg dry weight. With full tank and other fluids, it comes to 158 kg.
Bobber-style
The twin cylinder produces a maximum output of 50 hp and 65 Nm of torque. Then again, that’s not terribly much, but suits the character of this bike styled as a classic bobber. That low weight is due to many components made of carbon-reinforced plastic, such as even the rims. Also check out the special front fork with central strut and the “old-fashioned” (or is that historic) front and rear drum brakes.
Is it for sale?
The answer is: yes. You won’t be able to get your hands on one now, however, because Praga is building only 28 and, in fact, all of them are already reserved. Furthermore, the price may dampen your enthusiasm, as this 50-horsepower ZS 800 comes from 86,000 euros. Yes, you read correctly: there really wasn’t a zero too many ticks.