Vehicle Details

c.1952 Capriolo 75cc SportFrame no. 08239Engine no. 07465 Named after an Italian deer, the Capriolo marque was born in 1948 from the Caproni group, one of Italy's largest manufacturers. Caproni manufactured mostly aircraft, but turned to motorcycle production after WW2. This 75cc model, the Capriolo 75, was notable for its unique pressed-steel frame and an unusual four-stroke engine with an overhead 'face cam' and a longitudinal crankshaft. This model is rarely available outside of Italy. I impo...