1977 Batavus moped VA Cruisin # 39;
Batavus is the leading manufacturer of bicycles and mopeds in the Netherlands, a country with more than two million mopeds on the roads The company was in 1904, when Andries Gasstra opened a store in Heereveen, selling clicks, watches and sewing machines bicycles were quickly added to the catalog two-wheeled transport has grown in popularity, and the original company was interrupted when Gastra acquired only Dutch representation for German cycling, Presto He then started selling bikes under its own brand name, Batavus.
In the 30s, began Batavus maiking three-wheeled bicycle transport equipping an engine a few years later at the same time, they produced their first motor cycles in 1940, was invaded Holland, Batavus employed some 120 people.
Postwar, the company has made rapid progress and a new project started as a bicycle with a motor has been rapidly developed into a motorized two-wheeled functionally designed with front suspension and rear wheel for driving comfort and a notable performance -Distance long walks on the Batavus machines statistics United States and places like Morocco, Alexandria and Baghdad, have helped popularize the name outside of Holland.
In 1954, the company operated from an assortment of buildings, production of a variety of machines, but in 1956, only 52 years after Andries Gasstra opened his store, opened a new factory in the industrial park in Heerenveen the new factory has an area of 6,000 square meters and the workforce increased to 300 extensions and other developments became necessary and the company employs around 650 people in a modern factory that uses design techniques and advanced manufacturing After the new premises were opened the company continued to be primarily a manufacturer bicycle and benefited from the growing demand for bicycles, not just in Holland but anywhere in the world, however, in 1969, Batavus acquired production bicycles and motor cycle to another Dutch company, Magneet, and the following year took over a merger of three famous three-wheeled factories Germany Although sales of two-wheelers were subject to fluctuations increasing with the different modes and style changes, there has been a steady growth every 1977 Today Batavus do more bicycles and mopeds than any other company in the Netherlands.
They are the largest exporter of machinery Dutch, with 55 percent of their total production go outside Holland In 1972 their total bicycle production is 250,000 and that of mopeds 60,000 in this year of those, 60,000 bikes 27,000 mopeds were sent overseas sales were particularly strong in West Germany and the company has done well in Switzerland other important points are Iran, Israel, Belgium and Greece in Turkey, mopeds Batavus began to be manufactured under license in 1972.
In 1970, Batavus Laura joined the Dutch industrial group, which includes Motoren Laura, and Laura engines are now used on all Batavus mopeds in the UK, with the exception of the sports machine powered Sachs, the Mk 4S First imports into the United Kingdom were in 1973 with the establishment of Harglo Ltd. By two former BSA Triumph Wilf Harrision and Peter Glover Their main function as the only dealers in Batavus is to import and distribute Batavus mopeds in the UK and Ireland.
The start of Go-Go V is a stiff frame machine, which has since been abandoned, but after the introduction of the Go-Go VA, four new machines have been added to the UK market in 1974 and two in 1976, the company earned reputation for making good quality, well made and well finished machines, which, without the least expensive, are good to look at and give little trouble.
At Earls Court, London Show in 1976, showed Batavus their range of seven models; six of these machines has been propelled by the well known Laura 48cc engine, with primary drive V-belt and the automatic clutch The exception was the high end Mk 4S, being the Rolls-Royce sports mopeds with a motorcycle style and the famous Sachs power unit four-speed specifications for this machine include electronic tachometer, battery indicators and front and rear suspension this robust model, which has overall dimensions of motorcycle full-size is the largest machine sold by Batavus which are essentially bike and moped manufacturers HS 50, much incorporating an engine of 48cc, also has a motorcycle style with the tank placed between the knees This model of Anglo-Dutch design and was built by Batavus Harglo a specification for the UK market success it has resulted in the machine being introduced in many other countries of the common market, including the netherlands For some time the Batavus range was based on the popular Go-Go m odel From this was later developed a version two-seater called Go-Go 2 and Starglo, economically priced version of the Go-Go and car considered by many authorities to be the best machines ever leave holland elegant machine at a competitive price, the Starglo was impressive finish and was a tireless performance.
In addition to the Go-Go VA, moped luxury car, the Batavus range including the Bronco, built on semi-chopping lines with a high back seat to style handlebar and motocross, and Compact a small roller with sturdy frame and forks in Holland, near the plant, Batavus have set up a unique collection of antique bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, cars and cars in their own museum, and the collection of old bikes, he said one of the largest in Europe.
Batavus is the first Dutch manufacturer of bicycles and mopeds, and 55 of the production is exported addition to upscale Mk 4S which is powered by a Fichtel Sachs engine, Batavus mopeds use engines of 48cc Laura; these units to produce two time 2 4bhp.
Batavus VA Deluxe model's front and rear turn signals and a battery attached to the rack at the rear.
Batavus mopeds are manufactured in Holland by the Batavus Intercycle Corporation, and there are three models available in the US The central of the three models is the 48cc engine Laura, and fuel consumption of the three is about 150 miles per gallon all in weight to about 105 pounds each of the three also includes a tubular steel frame, a telescopic shock absorber suspension system at the rear, and stainless steel flanges at both the front and back each comprising an odometer speedometer lighting, electric horn, lockable steering and 16 inches Michelin moped tires the standard VA is available in four colors red, yellow, orange, and purple, has a fuel tank capacity of 95 gallons and currently sells about 429 VA Deluxe model has all the features of the standard, and it also has front and rear signals and turn a small battery secured to the rear support frame Deluxe sell approximately 459 at the top of the line is the Batavus HS50 model, the only manufactured moped used design, the only moped motorcycle style tank and seat on the market that defies framework design capacity of the reservoir by the step HS50, due to the positioning of the unusual container is higher than almost any other moped the HS50 may contain 1 3 gallons of fuel such as luxury VA, the HS50 is equipped with indicator at the front and at the rear, and has a rack-mounted battery the HS50 is available only in red, and the cost of the model is about 475.
Heerenveen, Netherlands, House BATAVUS INTER-CYCLE member Laura solid industrial group here, thousands of miles from America, 700 dedicated craftsman assemble 70,000 Batavus mopeds and 250,000 bikes annually Built in 1904, this impressive structure covers more than 350,000 square feet and houses the largest, most modern moped manufacturer of bicycles in Holland.
US Sales Literature It is appropriate that this two innovative wheel is a product of the Netherlands that cycling has long been a popular tradition there the motorized bicycle from Holland arrived on US fuel transport scene is becoming rarer and more expensive, so 150 miles per gallon of economy Batavus MOPED found instant acceptance in America, as an economic machine that's as fun to drive to serve this market in the US boom, BATAVUS USA headquartered in Atlanta, with regional warehouses across the country, creating a strong international reach for stateside customers.
Batavus has made small motorcycles and mopeds since at least 1930 and began exporting mopeds in the UK and North America in the early 1970s.
Much has been taken from several ancient books of motorcycles and mopeds, and advertising literature Batavus with Rodney Beese for this info.
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