At the age of 12 Bruno Rossati began working eleven hour days.
"Now, approaching 91, I find myself reminiscing about my youth, still riding my motorcycle every day.
Letter re Ladetto
Engine:
Air cooled single cylinder two-stroke 98cc, B/S 50x50mm
Compression ratio 5.7:1
Bing 1/17/8 carburettor
multi-plate dry clutch
single ignition coil
Power: 4.1 HP @ 5600 rpm
Lubrication: 25:1 petroil mixture.
Fuel consumption: 1.8 litres/100k
Gearbox: 3 speed
Max speed: 75 km/h
Weight: 72 kg
Tyres: 2.50 x 19" front and rear.
Fuel tank capacity: 7 litres
Rear suspension: plunger style with hydraulic spring dampers.
Front suspension: leading link with integral damping.
Electrical system: 6 volt 30 watt flywheel magneto and 6v battery (later models had dynamo)
