Career
Gustav Franke was the top trials rider in Germany throughout most of the 1960"son Franke competed in the inaugural Challenge Henri Gouthars Championship in 1964 finishing runner up to British Greeves rider Don Smith. He retained the title in 1966, this time holding off Don Smith.
Irishman Sammy Miller took his Bultaco to victory with Franke finishing a strong second place.
Franke competed in the European championships until his final international year in 1971. Franke added the 1967, 1968 and 1969 German Trials Championships to his tally before his 8 year run was ended in 1970 by Ludwig Terne, although Franke did add one final title to his name by winning once again in 1971.
FIM Trial European Championship
FIM Trial World Championship.
