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.
Reddis 1952-1973
Regia
Manufactured by DOMEC in Mataró, Maresme, 1953-1955, these motorcycles were powered by a 175cc engine built in-house.
La MOTO «REGIA» es una máquina áçil y de manejo fácil, de gran rendimiento tanto por su marcha regular como por su comodidad de conducción, su gran agilidad es debada a sus 4 marchas que la hacen útil para todos los usos tanto en SPORT como AUXILIAR de TRABAJO y en MOTO-CARROS para usos industriales.
The "REGIA" Motorcycle is a flexible and easy-to-use machine, offering great performance, both thanks to its smooth running and riding comfort. Its great agility is due to its 4 gears, making it suitable for all uses, both as a SPORT and AUXILIARY WORK vehicle, and as a Utility Motorcycle for industrial use.
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 1961-66
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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