Gilera Motorcycle Parts
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The Italian motorcycle manufacturer Gilera was founded in 1909 by Giuseppe Gilera, and their first machine was a belt driven OHV model, displacing 317cc. Subsequent designs utilised a side valve engine until 1926, at which point they reverted back to the original OHV design.
By thye mid 30's Gilera had aquired the rights to produce the Rondine engine under licence. This powerplant, in various guises, was the foundation for all Gilera racing machines built over the next four decades. They also produced a range of other four-stroke engines ranging from 100cc to 500cc during the same period.
in 1969 the company was purchased by the Piaggio Group, another Italian manufacturer who also produced the Vespa range of scooters. Under their ownership Gilera developed a range of new two stroke models, as well as continuing to refine and develop the orignal 4 stroke engine.
Gilera continues to produce small capacity machines to this day, the latest models more than ever continue to capitalise on Gilera's racing pedigree and it's sporting heritage.
