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Brazilian manufacturer of motorcycles
Amazonas Motos Especiais, commonly shortened to Amazonas or AME, was a Brazilian manufacturer of motorcycles and automobiles.2 It ceased to exist in 1988.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Amazonas Motos Especiais, commonly shortened to Amazonas or AME, was a Brazilian manufacturer of motorcycles and automobiles.2
In 1978, production of motorcycles began in plants in São Paulo and Manaus. The vehicles were also exported to the United States and to Europe and Japan. In 1986 there was a change of ownership. From 1987, automobiles and kit cars were also produced. Production ended in 1988. In total, about 700 motorcycles and a few cars were produced.
From Wikipedia’s article on Amazonas Motos Especiais, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4
The range included large motorcycles similar to those from Harley-Davidson. An air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine from VW do Brasil with 1600 cc displacement powered the vehicles. A sidecar was available from 1982.
In March 1987, the Porsche 550 replica was presented at a São Paulo International Motor Show. A tubular frame formed the basis. An open body made of fiberglass was mounted on it. The VW engine with either 1600 cm3, 1800 cm3 or 2160 cm3 displacement was placed behind the seats in mid-engine design. Production of 10 to 16 vehicles per month was planned. Already in the same year, the production of this model ended when Porsche decided to give the license to Chamonix NG Cars.
Cruisers
Amazonas 1600 (1978–1988)
Amazonas 250 (2006–2009)
Scooters
Amazonas 110 (2006–2009)
Amazonas 125 (2006–2009)
Amazonas 150 (2008–2009)
From Wikipedia’s article on Amazonas Motos Especiais, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4
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