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Dresch

Historical French motorcycle manufacturer

Dresch et Cie (1920–1949) was one of France's more important motorcycle manufacturers. It was founded in Étampes, France by the eccentric multi-millionaire French-Algerian industrialist Henri Dresch, whose other business interests included an upmarket spa hotel. Within five months of its founding, it was able to rise to the forefront of its specialty, going on to use advanced designs such as pressed-steel frames and forks and shaft drives, and later moved to the Everest factory in Paris's 15th arrondissement.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Dresch 500cc Motorcycle 1935
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Dresch et Cie (1920–1949) was one of France's more important motorcycle manufacturers. It was founded in Étampes, France by the eccentric multi-millionaire French-Algerian industrialist Henri Dresch, whose other business interests included an upmarket spa hotel. Within five months of its founding, it was able to rise to the forefront of its specialty, going on to use advanced designs such as pressed-steel frames and forks and shaft drives, and later moved to the Everest factory in Paris's 15th arrondissement.2

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Founded by Henri Dresch.1

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