A Brief History of the Marque
Manufactured: 1951-1962[1]
Established as a bicycle factory during the 1920s in 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:
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.
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