Warszawska Fabryka Motocykli, commonly known by its initials WFM, is a defunct Polish motorcycle manufacturer. The motorcycles were manufactured in a factory located at 25 Ulica Mińska in the Warsaw district of Grochów.
History
The Warszawskich Zakładów Naprawy Samochodów was established in 1947 by the amalgamation of the state-run Zakłady Urządzeń Transportowego No. 2 and the Państwowe Zakłady Samochodowych No. 2. Amongst other activities, the workshop produced SHL M04 motorcycles for SHL from pre-war spares from Huta Ludwików and DKW engines. Later the engine designed for the Sokół 125 cc was used.[1] The factory turned exclusively to motorcycle production in 1951 and the name was changed to Warszawska Fabryka Motocykli (WFM). The first motorcycles were delivered in 1952.
Initially they produced 125 cc motorcycles for Wytwórni Sprzętu Komunikacyjnego of Psie Pole and SHL of Kielce. From 1955, WFM produced their own branded motorcycles and scooters and also supplied engines and components to other motorcycle manufacturers.
Wacław Laskowski was the factory director for many years.