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Notes on some of the rarer Spanish marques
This page lists brands for which we currently have only an historical precis. For a more complete listing visit the Spanish Index.
Raid
The Especialidades Mecánicas Sato workshops, based at Calle Goya no. 79 in Madrid, were owned by Juan Torres Martán.
In October 1952 Ardilla of Barcelona ceased production and the works were moved in December to Madrid, with the name changed to "Raid". In 1954 the motorcycles were completely redesigned by Natalio Horcajo García, and were fitted with a new engine and suspension. The results were widely acclaimed.
These were built until 1956, when the Sato workshops returned to Barcelona. Motorcycle production continued until 1962, by which time they were using a modified chassis and Hispano Villiers engines.
Sources: Autopasion18.com, et al
Reddis 1952-1973
Regia
Manufactured in Mataró, Maresme, 1953-1955, these motorcycles were powered by a 175cc engine built in-house.
Source: wikipedia.ca
Reina 1951-1957
Rekord
Manufactured by Manuel Peix from 1956 to 1960, the Rekord had previously been marketed under the Pony marque.
The motorcycles were powered by Gnome & Rhône 125cc and 175cc two-stroke engines.
Source: wikipedia.ca
Remacha
Built in Zaragoza by a company which specialised in the manufacture of motorcycle frames, these were constructed in 1928 fitted with Precision 499cc and 599cc SV engines.
Source: OTTW
Rex 1953-1959
RMH
Rafael Mira was an established dealer in automotive and agricultural equipment with premises at 8 Avenida de José Antonio, Valencia.
From 1961 to 1966 RMH motorcycles were built for them by the Setter firm, powered by Hispano Villiers engines of 125cc and 197cc. Around 750 machines were produced. The 125cc RMH and Setter machines were almost identical apart from the badge and the colour.
Sources: wikipedia.es, et al.
ROA 1952-1967
Romar
Manufactured by by Jesús Roig Martí in in Meliana, Horta Nord 1940-1948
Believed to be the first Spanish motorcycle built after the end of the civil war, it used a converted stationary engine mounted on a bicycle frame. Around 20 were built, four-strokes of 74 and 125cc.
Sources: wikipedia.ca, et al.
Royal Hispania
Manufactured in Valencia, the firm built velomotores in 1950 which achieved first and second place in the Trofeo Fallas of March 19, 1950, ridden by J. Sampedro and F. Fayos.
From c.1951 to 1955 company also produced 125cc two-stroke engines which were supplied to other manufacturers.
Source: OTTW
Ruter
Industrias Ruter was established in Figueres by a Frenchman who had been banished from France during the Great War. Motorcycle production took place between 1952 and 1959, the machines having 90cc and 125cc engines built in their factory.
Source: ca.wikipedia.org
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