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
A tuned sports Model with the acceleration and speed of many larger machines,
Abridged Specification (see page 5).
| ENGINE |
248 c.c. single cylinder. Bore and stroke 64x77 m/m, Overhead valves, rocker gear and push rods totally enclosed and automatically lubricated. Detachable cover for easy adjustment of tappets. High compression tuned engine. Upswept exhaust pipe. |
| LUBRICATION |
Royal Enfield dry-sump lubrication, oil container In crankcase. |
| CARBURETTOR |
Down-draught type. Twist grip control to throttle. |
| FRONT FORK |
Tubular type, central compression spring. Two targe shock absorbers. Perfect steering and mad-holding. |
| GEARBOX |
Four-speed with positive change foot control. Ratios; 6.2, 8.4, 11.1 and 18 to 1. |
| IGNITION AND LIGHTING SET |
Lucas 6-volt lighting and ignition set, with extra large battery. Dynamo gear-driven from engine. Control panel in tank. |
| BRAKES |
Internal expanding, 5in, front and rear. |
| TYRES | Dunlop Cord, 25x3in. |
| FINISH | Best quality black enamel, Bright parts, including tank, wheel rims and handlebar, chromium plated. |
