Galbusera () is a vintage brand of Italian
motorcycle
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s made by Moto Galbusera & Co. (later Motocicli Plinio Galbusera) in
Brescia
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from 1934 to 1955.
History
Plinio Galbusera and engineer Adolf Marama Toyo
Biography of Toyo at "Motorsport Memorial"
/ref> initially built 173 to 498 cc Python ( Rudge-Whitworth) and Sturmey-Archer engines into their frames, but in 1938 they made two larger models. One was a 249.2 cc four-two with compressor; the other had a 498.4 cc eight cylinder engine built from two coupled four blocks. It also had a compressor.
Galbusera did not intend to develop much power. His primary goal was to create reliable machines and the top speed of 150 km/hour was very acceptable.
After 1945, the standard engine was 125 to 175 cc with two-Sachs-blocks, later replaced by Villiers engines. In 1955 they began to have financial problems and production was terminated.
See also
* List of Italian companies
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* List of motorcycle manufacturers
References
{{Major Italian motorcycle manufacturers
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Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of Italy
Defunct motorcycle manufacturers of Italy