Caproni had been founded in the 1900's as an aircraft manufacturer and began motorcycle production after World War Two. One of their first models was the Capriolo 75, notable for its use of a pressed-metal frame and a 'face cam' engine, which also featured a longitudinal crankshaft, rather than the conventional transverse layout. Sports versions won their class in the 1954 Milan-Taranto and 1955 Giro Motociclistico d'Italia.
Engine: Single cylinder four-stroke OHV
Bore & stroke: 47.4 x 43 mm
Engine Capacity: 74.6cc
Maximum power: 3.5 h.p. @ 6,000rpm
Valves per cylinder: 2
Carburettor: Dell'Orto 19 mm
Cooling system: Air cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump forced circulation with mechanical gear pump
Transmission: Gear primary, chain final
Clutch: Cable operated with multiple wet disc in oil bath
Gearbox: 4-Speed foot-change
Starter: Kick-starter
Throttle: Cable operated
Frame type: Pressed sheet metal frame
Suspension: Telescopic front fork with hydraulic damping
Rear Suspension: Dual Hydraulic shock absorbers
Front Brake: Drum
Rear Brake: Drum
Front Tyre: 2.40 x 2.25 in.
Rear Tyre: 2.40 x 2.25 in.
Seat: Duck tail race seat
Top speed: 80 km/h
List price: 170,000 lire
Source: Hessink's NL
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