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Motorcycles built by the De La Chapelle brothers, associated with Rochet.
It appears they built a shaft-drive motorcycle in 1902 which was marketed by the Métropole company.
Also known as Chapelle & Chevalier
In 1902 they were also sold in the UK by United Motor Industries of Great Castle Street, London, W.
Centre national de réception des véhicules (CNRV) states "(..1890..), cycles & machine a coudre . Fournisseurv de l'armée. Fabrication 19 Boulevard d'Alsace à Lorraine au Perreux - Val de Marne"
See also Stimula
Sources: Bourdache (pp 114, 115, 133), advertisement in Motor Cycling, 1902.
December 1901 Paris Salon
§ 4. - Chapelle Bicyclette
Its engine is arranged vertically, like that of the Werner motorcycle; it is equipped with a gearshift, and when raced has achieved up to 60 kilometers per hour.
Denis Blaizot in Gloubik Science
Denis Blaizot in Gloubik Science
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