The two-stroke twin-cylinder with common chamber was retained by Garelli in its production models into the 1930s.
The motorcycle presented here is has characteristics of models dating back to the First World War with its magneto placed in front of the cylinders, and the two speed gear - a simplified version of the gearbox designed by Adalberto Garelli for Bianchi - and final drive by chain.
This machine incorporates features of the Gran Sport and Turismo, boasting footpeg and wings of the former and the handlebar of the Turismo. Notice there is no front brake, which was not standard equipment until a year or two later. Curiously, there are two footrests for brakes, one on each side, which actuated the rear brake.
GARELLI ROUTIERE year 1924 - 349 cc. A very rare machine from a private collection.
Information and images courtesy Bretti Brothers
