Gilera motorcycle books - history, types and construction

Moto Gilera - Un secolo di tecnica e sport

This illustrated book presents the full history of Gilera from its foundation in 1909 by Giuseppe Gilera to the present day. It explains how the company quickly gained a strong reputation thanks to its production motorcycles and its early racing achievements, including two victories in the International Six Days Trial and success in the European Speed Championship before the Second World War.

Gilera continued its racing activities for many decades and entered a new phase in the 1990s. More than a century after its beginnings, the brand is now also active in the scooter sector.

A clear overview of Gilera's industrial and sporting development is combined with a complete catalogue of all models produced since 1909. The book is intended as a reliable reference for motorcycle enthusiasts, especially those interested in the Gilera marque.

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Gilera Saturno

Describes the career and evolution of a bike which now among the best-loved by collectors. This book is full of historical and technical information on all touring, sport, military, racing and moto-cross models and is also a useful guide to restoration.

Text in Italian.

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