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Piatti scooter

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Type of motorcycle

Despite its Italian name, the Piatti scooter was of Belgian (and later, British) manufacture, being originally produced in 1954 in Belgium by D'Ieteren. Its name came from its italian designer, Vincenzo Piatti. In 1956, production also commenced at the Cyclemaster works at Byfleet in Surrey, England.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Despite its Italian name, the Piatti scooter was of Belgian (and later, British) manufacture, being originally produced in 1954 in Belgium by D'Ieteren. Its name came from its italian designer, Vincenzo Piatti.2

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