A Cushman unique scooter as a tribute to Chevy's achievement of the 1950s

What makes people respected? Might be the reason are seniority, big names, fame, and so on. This also applies to the automotive industry, where one company pays homage to other companies that are considered to have a long history and/or made a very large contribution to the world's automotive.

1957 Cushman Chevy Tribute is sat on display at the Miami Auto Museum. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3idoFNV)

As we all knew, Chevrolet, one of the famous brands in the automotive world (under the auspices of the American automotive giant company, General Motor) which can be said to have an important role and long history in the development of the world's automotive industry until today. It is countless how many models were born from this American brand.

1957 Cushman Chevy Tribute probably uses the same as the Cushman Road King model which is a 720cc, 2-stroke engine which is coupled to an automatic transmission system. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3idoFNV)

Did you know if in the 1950s Chevrolet ever received a homage in a form of a unique-shaped scooter? Then who's pay homage to the Chevrolet? It was its compatriot company named the Cushman Motor Works. Who's that? Actually, the Lincoln-based company wasn't a new name in the world's automotive especially in America.

1957 Cushman Chevy Tribute is painted in a white-red color with chrome-accents also has a steering wheel with two pedals (throttle and brake). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3idoFNV)

The company who founded at the beginning of the twentieth-century has many experiences and also considered as one of the world's scooter pioneers through its Cushman Airborne Scooter Model 53. Well, as you know that these US military scooters can be said as one of the references for Corradino D'Ascanio when made his historical scooter designs for Innocenti and Piaggio at the end of 1940s.

Back to the homage scooter for Chevrolet which was made in 1957 (although there are no references specifically mentioning it was made by Cushman Motor Works). Instead, this unique scooter was built in such a way as to resemble a Chevrolet iconic car of the 1950s and was given the name Cushman Chevy Tribute.

1957 Cushman Chevy Tribute's front section featured single-hooded boxy headlight. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3idoFNV)

But unfortunately, not many articles provide references for it. And if you look at the results of searches on the internet with the keyword of 'Cushman Chevy Tribute,' the only thing that is often found is just the pictures without any information about this scooter.

When we see from the appearance, broadly speaking, the shape is very similar to the iconic Chevrolet cars of the 1950s. But unknown based on which Cushman scooter models it was built (due to there's none information about it). In our opinion and based on observations from the pictures of the Cushman model scooters available at the time, it seems that this unique scooter was built from the Cushman Road King scooter models.

1957 Cushman Chevy Tribute's rear side attached the Chevy's typical chromed-tail fins completed with the two rear lights and bumper. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3idoFNV)

Uniquely, the Cushman single-seater scooter is painted in a white-red color with chrome-accents also has a steering wheel with two pedals (throttle and brake). Of the front, it has single-hooded boxy headlight, and while, at the rear, the scooter appeared more strikingly similar to the 1950s Chevy car where you can be seeing the Chevy's typical chromed-tail fins completed with the two rear lights and bumper.

While the engine is estimated to be the same as the Cushman Road King model which is a 720cc, 2-stroke engine which is coupled to an automatic transmission system. Today, you can be owned this unique scooter, due it was enlisted to sell by the Miami Auto Museum at the price of $29,995 (or approx of Rp.438 millions). Are You interested to have it?

This is another similar-themed bike made by Lupo Racing called HD Bel Air portrayed side by side with its inspiration source, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/33rI9uj)

And if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to this marque, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article. Wanna see another motorcycle resembled with Chevy Bel Air by Lupo Racing?

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A real cutie fun Joker of Honda

It is understood that the presence of a scooter as a two-wheeled vehicle that began with the handlebar-mounted on the wooden-plank wheeled has had a lot of influence on the modern community to date. The scooters are popular for private transportation, partly based on the low cost of purchase and operation and benefits that include convenience in parking and storage.

1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 50 appeared in a blend of retro-modern look and uses a 50 cc two-stroke engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C6FET1)

And the scooters reached the height of glory in the 1950s until the 1960s marked with many scooter models made by the manufacturers from all over the world. At that time countless manufacturers were trying to achieve success as what had been achieved by the duo successful Italian scooter manufacturers, Piaggio and Innocenti.

Right side view of 1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 50. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C6FET1)

Japan is no exception, this country was also affected in the euphoria of the glory of the scooter at that time. Many manufacturers in Japan also produce scooters, not to forget the automotive giant Honda. After launching its first scooter in 1954 and called the Honda Juno K, which was then followed by many other scooters.

And in the 1990s Honda was also noted to have produced a model of a small-engined scooter that had a very unique shape that was named Honda Joker. Although given the name Joker, but actually this is not a joke from Honda, but a cutie fun scooter. The scooter was first launched in Japan and produced from 1996 to 1999. Then it also marketed in Europe and the US, where it was renamed the Honda Shadow SRX and came in two versions respectively which had either a 50cc or 90cc two-stroke engine.

1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 90 appeared in a blend of retro-modern look and uses a 90 cc two-stroke engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2CBeGCT)

According to the maker, it built just for fun and all-day riding enjoyment with an outrageous sense of bulbous, 'big old American car' style and ultra-wide handlebars. In other words that the Shadow was designed with an innate sense of fun that stands out and grabs attention like no other scooter on the road and its design concept was based on being used for basic transportation means, and the custom-motorcycles of the US.

Rear three-quarter view of 1996 Honda Joker or Shadow SRX 90. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2CBeGCT)

The Honda Shadow also could be said as the trendsetters exceeded and still smudges the boundaries of convention to set out in this bold direction in the world scooter design. It could be seen from its broad forward profile with the fat, rounded front fender, "front bumper" trim and giant "spot-light" headlight perched high atop the swept-back handlebar, back to its outlandish "wraparound" rear bumper and taillight, made the Shadow is a real stylist’s dream. This is why the Honda Joker has great popularity between people who love a beautiful scooter.

Because of its cute and unique shape, it is not surprising then this Honda scooter succeeded in attracting many enthusiasts from all over the world. Today the Joker scooter selling prices ranging from the US. $1,100 to more than $2,500 (depending on conditions). And in our opinion, the prices are commensurate for such beautiful scooter. Are you interested to have it?

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A charming classic style of J1 super-scooter

Until now, two-wheeled vehicles remain one of the modes of transportation chosen by modern urban society. And the scooter, which is also one of the two-wheeled vehicles, remains a belle that has loyal fans. So it is not surprising that Vespa, the famous Piaggio's scooter brand, can still exist and be successful in the global automotive market.

Piper J Series 01, a super-powered scooter with a charming classic style. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)

Not to mention other modern scooter brands from Lambretta, Peugeot was then followed by Japanese manufacturers up to Chinese. This indicates that the global scooter market still has its own segments that still promises abundant profit coffers.

Apart from the lucrative promises of the global scooter market which then attracted the interest of many well-known manufacturers, it turns out there are still small and start-up manufacturers who are also interested to compete in the competition. And one of them is PiperMoto, a British company founded by John Piper in 2013 specializing in motorcycle and scooter projects. 

Piper J Series 01 uses a KTM 690 Duke engine which is capable of pouring power up to 67 horsepower. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)

Maybe you will ask, who is John Piper? He’s a name that crops up throughout the recent history of British motor innovation. And his portfolio has many brilliant notes, for example, He has ever been worked for Williams designing Group B rally cars and F1 parts, been race engineer to Nigel Mansell, worked for Benetton F1, Pro-drive and many others.

Piper J Series 01 to be able to reach 62 mph (100 kph) in around four seconds. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)

And then he also has ever designed Sports Cars for Jaguar and Panoz, worked as a consultant designer for the Foggy Petronas motorcycles, and worked as chief designer of the 350mph JCB land speed car.

Piper J Series 01 is expected to have a top speed in the order of 120 mph (approx 193 kph). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)

Then what kind of scooter is made by John Piper's company? As quoted from ScooterLabUk, PiperMoto has recently launched its first scooter, named Piper J Series 01. But unlike scooters in general, which are synonymous with small-powered, slow, and boring vehicles, the Piper J1 scooter displays something very different. The company describes its J Series 01 as a super-powered scooter that was developed from the contemporary motorcycle engineering, with a classic scooter looks and styling.

Piper J Series 01 rear wheel sits on a CNC machined billet swinging arm with the shock mounted above the engine and is operated by a rising-rate linkage system. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)

Why is it called a super-scooter? This is a scooter with an exterior appearance that carries the true classic style and uniquely, it uses a KTM 690 Duke engine which is capable of pouring power up to 67 horsepower on tap this is expected to have a top speed in the order of 120 mph (approx 193 kph). With a weight of only 160 kg is still considered low for the maxi-scooter (most weigh over 200 kg) so this promises an excellent acceleration. The scooter maker expects the J1 to be able to reach 62 mph (100 kph) in around four seconds. Wow!!😮

Piper J Series 01 uses a steel trellis design chassis, built around a 690cc LC4 engine located at the rear of the scooter. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)

The big scooter that took a complete KTM 690 Duke as a donor for its engine, wheels, brakes and master cylinders was entirely fabricated exclusively in the UK. The scooter also uses a steel trellis design chassis, built around a 690cc LC4 engine located at the rear of the scooter, and a KTM telescopic upside-down forks mounted on the front.

Piper J Series 01 bodywork is made of fiberglass in a style that seems to take inspiration from the Lambretta or other famous classic scooters from the 1950s and 1960s. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gRKGBn)

Meanwhile, its 17-inch rear wheel sits on a CNC machined billet swinging arm with the shock mounted above the engine and is operated by a rising-rate linkage system. From the outset, this super-scooter has been designed with performance in mind. The bodywork has been set high to offer great lean angles. Meanwhile, 50-50 weight distribution matches other fine-handling maxi-scooters like the Yamaha TMAX. 

The bodywork is made of fiberglass in a style that seems to take inspiration from the Lambretta or other famous classic scooters from the 1950s and 1960s. If You interested in this super-scooter, the company said that You should be prepared money around £25,000, plus a KTM Duke to use as a donor vehicle.😲
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Another Ray Courtney creations of 1950s

Some time ago we discussed the 1930 Excelsior KJ Henderson, a unique custom motorcycle built by Orley Ray Courtney in 1936. As quoted from Hemmings it was the first custom motorcycle that he made by using Henderson 4-cylinder engined motorcycle as its base. Apparently, it was not the first and last motorcycle built by him.

1952 'Enterprise' streamline sport custom motorcycle built by Orley Ray Courtney based on the 1940 Indian Scout motorcycle. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C5NjAH)

It turns out that in 1950, he made motorbike again in his spare time in his suburban garage on Harper Street in Pontiac, Michigan, just a few blocks from where Pontiac Silverdome is now located. The entire process of working to form all the fenders and side skirts and make saddlebags and surfboards took approximately two years and was done by himself together with his son.

The motorcycle frame which later known as 1952 Enterprise was made of 1 1/8 inch chromed steel tubing and designed to be able to carry an Indian Scout V-twin 45-cu.in. or 750cc engine. But other machines that also existed at that time such as the Harley K engine could also be installed on the frame by making a few modifications. To start the engine, it can use an electric starter or kick-start. The Indian engine is capable of producing power of 40hp at 5,000hp coupled with a 3-speed transmission system.

1952 'Enterprise' streamline sport custom motorcycle displayed at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in 2016. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/302vvP8)

The handlebars are mounted to the second forward steering wheel, 10 inches in front of the original, and connected to the front fork by pulling the link. The front wheels have a single coil spring, with suspension limited by "snubber" ride dampener Indian motorcycle style. The spark movement is on the left handlebar, with throttle control on the right. The front fender has a 3-gallon gas tank, which allows the two-passenger seat to be mounted 10 inches more forward on the frame than other bikes of the era.

1952 'Enterprise' is 112 inches long and weighs 580 pounds and has long footboards add to the comfort, and prevent splashing. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/38OIdou)

Then for the rear suspension mounted one coil-over-shock-mounted from the frame to the rear fender. Even though the ground clearance is high at 7 1/8 inch, the front seat position allows the bike to sit 3-inch lower than the current production bike and significantly lowers the center of gravity of the motorcycle. This makes the motor much easier to set in tight turns. 

The dimension of the Enterprise motorcycle is about 112-inch long with a 58-inch wheelbase and weighs about 580 lbs. It is 28-inch tall, the front fenders are 26-inch wide and the passenger seating area is only 14-inch wide.

The motorcycle's frame is 1 1/8 inch chrome-steel tubing and the handlebars, 10 1/2 inches forward on an extension tube, are mounted on a second head. They connect through drag links to the fork. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2C5Q30X)

The crafted rear saddlebags attached to the rear fender skirt makes the back of the bike 24-inch wide and gives the bike a ride-on-rocket-ship look. This motorbike uses conventional drum motor brakes, and fuel savings are advertised as 50 MPG on the highway.

1952 'Enterprise' streamlining continues to tail. The machine is 26 inches wide. Bulges flanking sides of the rear wheel are metal-covered saddlebags. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gU4Nis)

The motorcycle was finished in time to be presented at the Detroit Motorama Show in 1952, and the company brochure was distributed under the company name Courtney Enterprise. The design caught the attention of many writers and design engineers in the early 1950s and was featured in the September 1952 Cycle Magazine and the March 1953 edition of Popular Science. But it is not known how many motorcycles like this have ever been made by Courtney Enterprise (while some said around three Enterprise motorcycles are known to have actually been built).

1952 'Enterprise' streamline sport custom mega-scooter displayed for the first time at the Detroit Motorama Show in 1952 shortly after finished to be built. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3gU4Nis)

Now one of the 1952 Enterprise motorcycles is owned by Frank Westfall as well as the 1930 Excelsior KJ Henderson motorcycle. Actually, there are still other Enterprise motorbikes built-in 1956 using a 650cc BSA engine and transmission, but only one example is known to be built and used by Ray Courtney's son. But unfortunately, its whereabouts are unknown.😢

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Look the uniqueness Czechoslovakia-made scooters

After some time ago, we have been discussed how unique a police motorbike named Jawa 350 type 354 'Nanuk' from Czechoslovakia or now known as 2 countries namely the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Now on this occasion, once again we going to discuss the stories about some other unique scooters that were made by this Czechoslovakian manufacturer.

Jawa Manet S100 (left), Jawa Tatran S125 (middle), and Čezeta Type 501 or Jawa Boheme (right). (All pictures from: https://bit.ly/31n2bF and redrawn by EKA)

Indeed, when we talk about classic scooters from this country, certainly it can not be separated from the two well-known manufacturers of this country, namely Jawa and Čezeta to follow the trend as the other manufacturers from Italy, Britain, Germany, and other countries at the time.

1. Jawa (Jawa Týnec nad Sázavou)

This Czechoslovakia motorcycle manufacturer known besides marketing the ČezetaType 501 scooter under a model named Jawa Boheme, it turns out the company has also produced several scooter models that use smaller engines and are named Jawa Manet and Jawa Tatran.

The first scooter of this manufacturer to be discussed is Jawa Manet. And the name of the scooter was first used by the company on a 90cc engined motorbike produced in 1947 known as Jawa Manet 90. And eleven years later to be exact in 1958 the Jawa Manet S100 scooter was produced until 1967.

The ČezetaType 501 scooter was also marketed by Jawa under a model named 'Jawa Boheme' (with sidecars). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/31lTZVM)

This classic scooter at a glance has a similar appearance to the German's scooter DKW Hobby but has been equipped with quite advanced features for the time, such as electric starter, turn signal and hydraulic telescopic suspension in front while the rear suspension applied a swing with spring elements to support a pair of tires attached to 14-inches sized spoke-rims.

Jawa Manet S100 relies on a 98cc single-cylinder engine able to spew power of 5 horsepower. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3eJ9Wcu)

And as its drivetrain, this scooter relies on a 98cc single-cylinder engine which is capable of producing power of about 5 horsepower (3.7 kW), so as to be able to bring it to run to a top speed of around 70 kph.

After that, the Manet S125 model was produced in a short time starting in 1964 with the same exterior appearance as the S100 model but using a slightly larger engine, which is a 125cc air-cooled engine which is capable of producing about 7 horsepower (5.5 kW) so that can make it run-up to a top speed of around 85 kph. In addition, the Manet S125 muffler is mounted on the right side.

Jawa Tatran S125 uses a 125cc air-cooled engine that is capable of producing about 7 horsepower. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3eJ9Wcu)

And this Manet S125 scooter model is actually a transition model from Manet S100 to Tatran S125. So the production of the Tatran S125 model practically began at the same time as the Manet S125, with the significant change could be seen being the rectangular design on the front and rear fenders. But this scooter uses the same engine as the Manet S125 model.

In addition, the Tatran also features a high beam signal and improved turn signals and taillights. The Tatran S125 scooter production process ended in 1969, which also ended the production of scooters in Povazské Strojárne.😢

2. Čezeta (Česká zbrojovka Strakonice)

This Prague-based motorcycles and scooters manufacturer began production from 1935 to 1997. The first scooter of this company was the Čezeta Type 501 which was produced from 1957 to 1964. The futuristic Čezeta scooter owed its unusual appearance to the fact that its bulbous fuel tank was located above the front wheel.

Čezeta Type 501 uses a 171.8cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3eIS9SJ)

The Type 501 scooter is Čezeta’s first scooter and then followed with the next model Type 502, with a unique design that was very popular among youngsters: the long seat is perfect to carry two persons. At 2 meters the 'torpedo-like' scooter is much longer than regular scooters in those days, holding a pretty large luggage compartment since the fuel tank is located above the front wheel. It powered by a 171.8cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine, and the Čezeta Type 501 scooter was also marketed as a Jawa under the 'Boheme' model name.

Čezeta Type 502 with a unique 'torpedo-shaped' in front and much longer than regular scooters in those days. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YGRzPV)

There was even a three-wheeler version called the Čezeta Type 505 which was available with a variety of commercial bodies. While in some other time, there a classic scooter Čezeta Type 506 has emerged that has increased its propulsion, was at first the scooter using a conventional gasoline engine drive and then changed totally to an electric motor. If U wanna see it, let's jump to here.

Čezeta Type 505 three-wheeler was available with a variety of commercial bodies. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YGRzPV)

Meanwhile, the sales numbers of all of those scooters mentioned above have never achieved success in the global market such as the scooters made in the Italian manufacturer like Piaggio, and Innocenti. Because this scooter was only sold in the eastern block countries at the time. As was known together the political order in Europe and the world at that time seemed to be divided into 2 great blocks, namely the west and east blocks. So it is not surprising if then the population of scooters made in Czechoslovakia are more widely circulated in eastern block countries and rarely found in other parts of the world.
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Bernardet, the legendary scooter from France

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Talking about classic scooters is very fun because there are so many models from so many manufacturers that made it in its heyday around the 1950s to 1960s. It is undeniable, if a scooter is not just a two-wheeled vehicle to support people mobility, but has become a cultural trend in the community at that time.

Robert Bernardet was testing a Bernardet A.47 scooter prototype around the factory. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3hTxc9o)

1947 Bernardet A.47.

As a result, making the scooter into a commodity that is very much in demand in the market and promising abundant profits. So it is not surprising that so many manufacturers have sprung up from all over the world trying their luck by making scooters.

1948 Bernardet A.48.

This can also be seen clearly of the French companies which recorded to produce many beautiful and unique scooter models that are not inferior to those made in Italy, Germany, Britain, and other countries. This has been discussed in many articles previously.

1948 Bernardet B.49.

The history of this French company began in 1921 when the 3 brothers René, Robert, and Roger Bernardet built their first sidecar and presented it at shows in Paris, Berlin, and Geneva. They also recorded supplying sidecar bodies to René Gillet's motorcycle company.

1950 Bernardet BM.250.

The Bernardet brothers company continued to grow when in the 1930s it entered racing and achieved commercial success until 1940. During the war, all production stopped and resumed after the war ended with a small number of sidecars produced until 1948. 

1950 Bernardet C.50.

The company even produced a number of cars but none reached government authorization (because, it is said, your opposition to the communist-dominated government in the early years of the war) and then the manufacturer turned to scooter production and produced about 15 scooter models. different from 1947 to 1959.

1951 Bernardet ES.51.

The first prototype scooter was built in 1947 and known as Bernardet A.47. Then this model was produced for many years and offered various types of machines ranging from 49.9 cm3, 85 cm3, 98 cm3, 125 cm3, and 250 cm3.

1952 Bernardet Armee.

This company can be called one of the pioneers of scooters in France and marked their era with characteristic lines and their production covered any revolution of this popular two-wheeler until the crisis and the competition overcame their efforts in 1956.😢

1952 Bernardet D.51.

The scooter model ever produced by Bernardet in addition to the A.47 (128cc Ydral engine) prototype model which was then continued with the production model A.48 (125cc Ydral) and A.49 (125cc Lardy). Then there is the B.49 (125cc) model. In 1949 until 1951 they made the B.250 (250cc) model in versions 1 and 2, the model also continued to develop into BM.250. 

1953 Bernardet Y.52.

Furthermore, the C50 scooter model with 125 cm3 engine, E51 in 125 cm3, D51 in 250 cm3, Y52 in 125 cm3. Then came the Cabri series in 49.9, 85 and 98 cm3, to finish with Guépar in 125 cm3 Servomatic, the last of the production lines in 1956. The company also had time to make a 250cm3 scooter for French military needs which were then sent to Indo China and Mauritania during the conflict period.

1954 Bernardet Cabri.

The company completely stopped all production lines on March 9, 1959, which was the liquidation date of the company Bernardet-Le Poulain, which had bought the Bernardet brand in 1954, because it could no longer compete with the combined invasion rates of the Italian's Vespa and Lambretta scooters, which were able to make their annual production figures about 10 times higher.😢

1955 Bernardet Guepar.

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Here's another unique Spaniard scooters

When we're making an article about a Spanish scooter called Rieju Isard, and caught a glimpse of the shape of the scooter displayed right next to Isard's scooter in the Baselle Motorcycle Museum in Spain. At first, we thought it was the 1950s French scooter named Bernardet C50. But after seeing the brand in front of the scooter, we realized that our guess was wrong.

1953 Husor 201 125cc on display at the Museu de la Moto de Barcelona in Spain. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/30WPHUE)

Inevitably the curiosity approached us, because of that then we made a search effort in cyberspace followed by asking fellow scooter enthusiasts on several well-known social media sites. From one of our colleagues named Jean-do EtJacotte who is a member of the Scooters of Germany Group on Facebook, then we learned it was the Husor 201 125cc. In fact, this scooter was built not based on the new scooter design, it is a modified version of the Soriano Puma 2 motorcycle, which was later produced at Imenasa's factory in Pamplona in 1953.

1953 Husor 201 125cc on display at the Museu de la Moto de Barcelona in Spain. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/30WPHUE)

The scooter mentioned above was built involved two well-known entrepreneurs in Spain in the time namely Navarra D. Félix Huarte, owner of Industrias Mecánicas de Navarra, Sa (Imenasa) and Ricardo Soriano, a Barcelona-domiciled businessman of Malaga, as well as a big fan of the motor world, who was also known to have developed cars and motorcycles in Europe especially France before the 2nd World War. 

In late 1952, Navarra D. Félix Huarte, owner of Industrias Mecánicas de Navarra bought the right to make a Puma 2 motorcycle from Ricardo Soriano, a Barcelona-domiciled businessman of Malaga, who had not yet passed the prototype phase. No wonder, if the scooter brand is taken by concatenating the first letters of HUarte and SORiano. It is equipped with a 125cc 2-stroke Villiers engine and coupled with the three-speeds transmission system. 

1954 Iruña 202 125cc on display at the Museu de la Moto de Barcelona in Spain. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/30UKNY2)

As quoted from the murzainqui.blogspot.com, it turns out that this scooter model is short-lived by only a few dozen scooters produced. It presented for the first time in March 1953 and stopped producing in September 1954 and the scooter had the honor of being the first Spanish scooter. In 1954, Soriano left the motorcycle business and moved to Marbella to undertake new business challenges in the tourism sector.

Meanwhile, Huarte then continued production of the scooter by launching the Iruña 202. As quoted from Historia del Automovil en Malaga, this new scooter was built based on a design made by Luís Alonso by taking advantage of the technical design part of the Husor 201 previous scooter.

The Iruña 202 scooter was produced from 1954 to 1957 in two colors offered, red and garnet in combination and semi-metallic brown. A total of nearly 1,000 units, although perhaps only 400 were sold. And this unique-shaped scooter uses a 125cc 2-stroke Villers engine combined with a 3-speed manual transmission system so that it is able to carry a scooter with an empty weight of around 90kg able to run up to a top speed of 70 kph.

1954 Iruña 202 125cc on display at the Museu de la Moto de Barcelona in Spain. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/30UKNY2)

But in the midst of heavy business competition in the motor vehicle market at that time, where the Italian scooter brands such as Vespa and Lambretta dominated the market plus part of their production process was also carried out in Spain. So that makes it as one of many Spaniard local brands is unable to compete and eventually cease the producing. 

Currently, the 1953 Husor 201 scooter is included in a row of rare scooters, and you can see it on display as one of the collections of the Museu de la Moto de Barcelona in Spain. Likewise with the Iruña 202 scooters.

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Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CYBERMOTORCYCLE | FORMULAMOTO | MI CLASICO | DE ALGUNA MANERA | STABILCAR | HISTORIA DE AUTOMOVIL EN MALAGA | MURZAINQUI]

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