Favorite this☆ 1909 Merkel motorcycle Description: View of a 1909 Merkel motorcycle. Handwritten on back: "Merkel, 2 cyl., 1909." Details Resource ID: na046173 Subject: Motorcycles Merkel-Light Motor Company Photographic prints Date Issued: Unknown year Format: 1 photographic print ; 7.75 x 9.5 in. Member of: National Automotive History Collection Lazarnick Collection Filing Location: General photograph files, Motorcycles--Merkel Rights: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.