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Benotto Mopeds and Motorcycles

A Brief History of the Italian Marque

Manufactured: 1953-1957

Established in 1947, the Benotto company began production in 1953 with the Tavan and Master mopeds. In 1954 a Dragon 150cc two-stroke was added along with the Condor 100cc and the Master 50 single speed model.

1955 saw continued production of the Master fitted with a two-speed JLO, to which was added the Mastiff with a JLO single speed engine.

They also built the three speed 125cc Vultur and the Centauro Gran Sport 160cc 2T four-speed.

There is also mention of a Sirio 58cc 1950-1955

The company closed in 1957.

Sources: MC Storico Conti, Henshaw, et al.



08-Aug-2018
giuseppepulice at tiscali.it
Benotto
Salve Sono in possesso di una motocicletta su cui c'è attaccato l'etichetta "fabbriche Italiana biciclette benotto Torino" . Non so di quale modello si tratti né Come poter risalire a quale modello è. Comunque è dotato sia di targa che di numero di telaio. Potete aiutarmi?

Hi I am in possession of a motorcycle on which there is attached the label "factories Italian bicycles Turin benotto". I do not know what model it is nor how to be able to trace which model it is. However it is equipped with both a number plate and a chassis number. Can you help me?
Giuseppe Pulice

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