Fascinating 1954 Norton Manx works racer with extra short stroke engine, outside flywheel as well as a 5 speed gearbox and,

this impressive fairing, known as the proboscis from the Latin meaning an 'elephants' trunk'.

A more 'normal' Manx Norton, if there is such a thing,

with exposed hairpin valve springs,

and double sided twin leading shoe with air scoops front brakes.

One of several Seeley framed racers to be seen at Schotten this year.

Mostly with Norton twin engines, however this has a twin cylinder Yamaha 2 stroke engine, referred to by the Yamsel name.

The 1957 Norton Manx of Rudolf Seydewitz.

Nice to see a Norton Commando and 'partner look' green Triumph on the camping site, obviously both been riden here.

The 500cc 1929 Norton CS1 of Thomas Bartsch.

A 1958 Velocette Venom.

Norton Domiracer and Harley Davidson WR both belonging to Roger Weber.

Christian Mangolds Matchless G50 keeping company with a Gilera Saturno Corsa and an ESO S45 all participating in the over 350cc class.

Another beautifully prepared G50 belonging to Urs Ziegler.

An impressive Jawa BO50 from 1977 belonging to Volker Borse.

Exotic east European CZ PR250 belonging to Jarno Rentsch having last adjustments made in the paddock.

1953 and 1956 AWO RS racers belonging to Torsten Busch and Bernd Zschemisch.
These AWO singles were built in the Simson factory to compete against the luxury R25 BMW.

Team MZ out in force; number 8, the MZ RE 250 of Wolfram Trabitsch.

Rare Swiss Condor A50 from 1930 owned by Peter Egloff.

More Swiss machines from Motosacoche, here the 1927 500SS belonging to Dietmar Fecht.