A Brief History of the Marque
Manufactured: 1951-1962[1]
Established as a bicycle factory during the 1920s at Via Ugo Foscolo, 8, Novi Ligure, between Milan and Genoa, the company built a 125cc two-stroke three-speed machine in 1951 and the following year added Sport and Gran Turismo versions which differed cosmetically to the Normale. 1953 saw a number of 175cc models added to the range. Most were powered by JLO engines
The company also built 49cc mopeds branded as Fiorelli Motovelo. Motorcycle production continued until 1955, and they continued in the bicycle trade until the 1980s.
It is estimated that around 250 motorcycles were produced.
Models included:
MOTORIZED BICYCLE "FIORELLI, 50 cc. GRAN SPORT MODEL
Technical characteristics :
Flamboyant metallic finishing - Steel tubular frame- Reinforced telescope fork - Reat suspension y oscillating damper - Wheels: Heavy chromed rims - Cylindrical hubs with expanding brakes - Tyres: 23" × 2 or 23 x 2,25- Super sport handlebar - Saddle for two - Electric fittings: front light with anti dazzle light and with light of position - Rear light with light of position and red reflector - Electric warning signal - Fuel-tank with screw plug and fuel tap - Equipped with : pump and tools.
ENGINE: monocylinder two stroke - Bore: 38 mm. - Stroke: 42 mm. - Actual power: 1,135 HP. - At maximum rate of 4.400 r. p.m. - Compression ratio: 1:7,8 - Cylinder special cast iron - Piston: swell head - Carburettor Dell'Orto SHA 14 - 12 - Lubrification 5% petrol (gasoline) mixture - Gear: 4 speed encased in engine bonnet - Ignition and lighting: flywheel magnete 6 V. 18 W. - Primary transmission by rings - Secondary transmission by chain with driving pinion 13 sprockets - Pedal speed gear control Multiplate clutch in oil bath -Consumption : 1.2 lts. fuel per 100 Kmts - With Kick-starter.[2]
Sources: MC Storico Conti, Tragatsch p135, motoclub-tingavert.it, et al.
N.B.
1. Some of this information is from forum posts which did not disclose sources. It may be that the 1962 date refers to the cessation of moped production.
2. Original doc had several errors, some of which have been corrected for better clarity.
3. Series of 125/175 models quoted by Alpina Raggi, an Italian spoke manufacturer in 1961.
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