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Oliva Motorcycles

A Brief History of the Marque

Manufactured:1920-25

A company in Vado Ligure (Savona) which built motorcycles from 1920, and in 1924 introduced a lightweight motorcycle with 175cc Train engine with a separate two-speed gearbox, clutch and kickstarter. The final drive could be chain or belt, according to customer requirements.

They also made a bicycle clipon motor.

Sources: MC Storico Conti et al



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