Beschreibung:

Named after the roe deer, the Capriolo marque emerged in 1948 from the ashes of the giant Caproni group, formerly one of Italy's largest manufacturing concerns. Capriolo commenced two-wheeled production with a 50cc ultra-lightweight before swiftly moving on to the 75cc Capriolo 75, which was notable for its use of a pressed-steel frame and an unusual four-stroke engine of the overhead 'face cam' type, which also featured a longitudinal (rather than transverse) crankshaft. At the Milan Show in November 1953, Capriolo launched the Cento 50, as seen here, one of the very few Italian motorcycles to be powered by a BMW-style horizontally opposed engine. A type rarely seen outside its native Italy, this charming Cento 50 (reportedly one of only 500 made) is described as original and in running condition. New exhaust pipes and silencers have been fitted, and the machine is said to be ready to ride. Offered with a V5C document.