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A Rare Breed
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.
Xispa
Based in La Selva, the company built trials machines and motorcycles for young riders. Established in 2005 by Enric Meseguer and Andreu Tuzón, the company was named for the almost legendary Bultaco Chispa. Unfortunately the firm did not prosper and ceased trading in 2011. The company assets and property were purchased by Torrot Electric, a company in which Meseguer also played a substantial role.
Source: wikipedia.ca
Yamaha Motor España
YMES was a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Corporation (Japan) which had been a partner in SEMSA, the company which was formed to take over Sanglas in 1981 after it had entered bankruptcy.
Production took place in the original factory in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat until 1987 when they moved to a new facility some distance away.
YMES produced numerous models until the bankster frauds brought the GFC of 2008/2009, and with it financial difficulties. Production ceased in March 2012.
Source: wikipedia.ca
Ziraco 1956-1965
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