König 500 Exhibition

Not one, but two König 500s will be present at the Sunday Ride Classic 2026, and they won't just be on display: both exceptional machines will also take to the track, and that is something you simply cannot miss.
 

For those not yet familiar with this extraordinary machine: the König is the wild story of an engine builder, František König, who had the audacity to graft a marine outboard engine onto a Grand Prix motorcycle chassis. An idea that seemed absurd — until the machine found itself competing in the 500cc World Championship.

A water-cooled 2-stroke, howling like no other motorcycle has ever done before. A boat engine on the grid of the 500cc GP!
 

To tell them apart: The yellow one pays tribute to Kim Newcombe, the iconic rider of this legendary machine. The blue one is the replica of Christian Leon's machine, used in the Trophée du Million (680 version) and at the French Grand Prix (500 version).
 

Exceedingly rare, the König 500 is today one of the most fascinating motorcycles in Grand Prix history.

Don't miss them!