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Galbusera () is a vintage brand of Italian
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s made by Moto Galbusera & Co. (later Motocicli Plinio Galbusera) in
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from 1934 to 1955.


History

Plinio Galbusera and engineer Adolf Marama ToyoBiography of Toyo at "Motorsport Memorial"
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) - and
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engines into their frames, but in 1938 they made two larger models. One was a 249.2 cc four-two with
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; the other had a 498.4 cc eight
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engine built from two coupled four blocks. It also had a compressor. Galbusera did not intend to develop much power. His primary goal was to create reliable machines and the top speed of 150 km / hour was very acceptable. After 1945, the standard engine was 125 to 175 cc with two-Sachs-blocks, later replaced by Villiers engines. In 1955 they began to have financial problems and production was terminated.


See also

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References

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