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EVYCSA
Evycsa was a short-lived Catalan brand of motorcycle, built in Barcelona between 1953 and 1957. The brand had been founded by MÃ rius Vilaseca (1917-1955), a former competitive motorcyclist who had decided to produce his own motorcycle. He built his bikes using Fita-AMC engines; Fita being a manufacturer based in Figueres (Girona). The Fita-AMC 175cc, 4 stroke was the popular choice.
Vilaseca was an active member of the famous Penya Motorista Barcelona (PMB) and took part in many of their events. In 1955, whilst practicing on one of his own machines, Vilaseca was involved in an accident and rushed to hospital in Barcelona where he died from his injuries. Despite this, the company continued until 1957 when it was absorbed by the Fita engine supplier who launched a new brand at Figueres; MAF. This new MAF brand were built in Figueres from 1958 until 1964.
The machine in the photograph’s dates from 1956. It is displayed at the Museu Roda Roda, in Lleida, Catalonia.
This is Version 8 dating from 1957 - 1962 and based on a Terrot.
175cc, single cylinder, air cooled, DOHC, 4 stroke
Tonight I'm posting a bunch of ads for cars that most will not know. Many are cars that do not require a license to drive in some countries.
175cc Ydral two-stroke one cylinder engine, optional is a four-stroke 250 AMC engine. These two engines were popular in this type of French microcar of the fifties.
I find that interesting as those two engines were used in the Ngo promoted Jet microcar that I've been researching for many years.
At the 27th - 2016 Scottish Classic Motorcycle Show - Ayr Racecourse.
Photo by Alan Kempster foe ACMCC.
Bought in 1980 as a restoration project. Eventually completed in 2013.
Scottish Classic Motorcycle Show 2013 at Ayr Racecourse.
Photo by Alan Kempster for Ayr Classic MCC.
Salt Shaker III, a 1972 Honda with twin 175cc motors owned by Bob Guynes of San Mateo, CA. It runs in 8 different classes depending on how the motor(s) are set up. Controls details.
A 1969 registered BSA Bantam in GPO livery. My first motorcycle was a 1966 second hand Bantam D7. The design was brought from Germany after WW2 as part of war reparations. Originally 125cc, then 150cc, it finished up as 175cc.
Board track racing- popular in the early 20th C. I remember watching a tv show about a couple of guys finding an original one of these in some giant barn full of stuff. This one is 175cc, single cylinder will crank out 80mph. Not with me on it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_track_racing
1925. Engine 175cc, 2 stroke with a 3 speed box.
Favor was formed in 1898 at Clemond-Ferrand. They built their first motorbike in 1921 and their last in 1971. They continued making cycles until 1977.
The Piaggio Ape initially marketed as VespaCar or TriVespa, is a three-wheeled light commercial vehicle, manufactured and marketed by Piaggio as an adaptation of the company's Vespa scooter (vespa being Italian for 'wasp'). It has been in continuous production since its 1948 introduction and is offered in numerous body configurations, serving a range of utilitarian functions.
After World War II, many Italians could not afford personal transportation. In 1947, aircraft designer Corradino D'Ascanio conceived a light and simple three-wheeled commercial vehicle, which found favor with Piaggio. The first model was a cabless adaptation of the company's two-wheel scooter, the Vespa, adding two rear wheels and a flat utility bed over the rear axle.
Initial models featured 50 cc, 125 cc or 150 cc engines and, later, a 175 cc engine. By the time of the 1964 Ape D, a cab was added to protect the driver from the elements.
With handlebar steering (a steering wheel became a later innovation), the original Ape was a single-seater that could provisionally accommodate two passengers of modest size. A door was provided on each side, to facilitate entry and exit. Performance was modest, suited to light delivery, with adequate torque for hills and a low top speed. On larger roads, Apes could be driven close to the curb to allow other vehicles to pass.
The Ape has been marketed in various configurations, including as vans and pickups for load carrying (popular with postal administration in some countries) and as an autorickshaw. More recently Piaggio has offered models such as the Ape Cross Country and the Ape Web aimed at the youth market. The Ape is also commonly used as a promotion tool, with advertising signboards mounted in the load bay.
The Ape is common in Italy where its compact size allows it to negotiate narrow streets, park easily, and serve as an impromptu market stall.
Most Apes are produced in India by Piaggio India. In India, the Ape is most commonly found in the form of an autorickshaw. A relatively small number of Apes were still made in Italy, but on 16 October 2013, Piaggio announced that Italian production of the Ape would end and construction would move entirely to India.
Currently two model ranges are offered: the "Ape 50" with a 49.8 cc petrol engine and the larger "Ape TM" which comes available with a 218 cc petrol engine or a 422 cc diesel engine.
The "Ape 50" can carry 175 to 205 kg (386 to 452 lb) while the "TM" and "Classic" can carry 700 to 805 kg (1,543 to 1,775 lb) (depending on version and engine). Fuel consumption for the current Ape 50 model is about 30 km/L (85 mpg‑imp; 71 mpg‑US)
A limited edition named the Calessino was offered with retro styling in an autorickshaw configuration and two colors white and anniversary blue – the design evoking the Ape of the 1950s and 1960s.
A design modified for racing for the Piaggio Ape has been built. The Ape Proto is hand-made and it contains modifications to enable drifting and faster driving. It has been used in special racing competitions, like the Ape RR Show in San Marino.
The Ape has served as the inspiration for the Ibishu Pigeon on BeamNG.drive.
Model history
1948–1952 – Ape A: 125 cc engine, wooden pick up bed, front fork mounted to the left of the wheel hub and column mounted gear lever.
1952–1956 – Ape B: similar to the A model but with a 150 cc engine, a pressed steel cargo bed, front fork mounted to the right of the wheel hub and cable operated gear change.
1956–1967 – Ape C: Still sporting a 150 cc engine but with a major redesign: the first Ape with an enclosed cab, the engine uses a 5% oil mix and is sited under the driver's seat. It was still manually started, but electric start was optional.
1964–1967 – Ape D: 175cc engine. Featured a trapezoidal headlight fitted on the bulkhead rather than the mudguard and an intake valve that allowed the engine to run with a 2% oil mix. The first Ape with cab heater.
1965–1973 – Ape E: Identical to the D model but with a 150 cc engine.
1968–1978 – Ape MP: MP stood for Motore Posteriore (Rear Engine), the engine was moved from the cab to the rear to improve comfort.
1970–1978 – Ape E/400R: 175 cc engine and minor changes.
1979–1981 – Ape P: 175 cc, with minor changes.
1981–1993 – Ape 500: 175 cc, new front with two headlights on each side.
1994–1999 – Ape Web & Ape Cross: 49.8 cc engine, redesigned front and rear headlights, roll-bar.
since 1982 – Ape TM: 218 cc petrol and 422 cc diesel variants. Available with handlebar or steering-wheel. Maximum speed for the petrol version is 60 km/h, 63 km/h for the diesel version.
since 1996 – Ape 50: 49.8 cc, redesign of the headlights incorporating side lights.
since 1996 – Ape Furgone 50: van version of the Ape 50.
since 2000 – Ape Cross Country 50: sport-look restyling of preceding Ape 50.
since 2006 – Ape Classic: built also in India with a Lombardini 422 cc Diesel engine.
2007–2009 – Ape Calessino: limited edition models built in Italy by Piaggio with a Lombardini 422 cc Diesel engine (999 in blue produced between 2007 and 2009 then 600 in white produced from 2009) plus an Electric LV zero-emission model (100 in white produced in 2009)
2013–present – Ape Calessino 200: a smaller Calessino model with a 200cc petrol engine (currently in ongoing unlimited production)
2013–present – Ape Classic 400: a flat bed pick up truck with drop down sides; with a 435cc diesel engine by Greaves Cotton, manufactured in India and homologated for the European market; single seat; electric heater as standard.
Special variants
1960–1968 – Ape Pentarò: standard Ape with a semi-trailer.
1993–2005 – Ape Poker: four-wheel version of the Ape TM, with the same engine.