Ambassador Motorcycles
Ambassador Motorcycles is a British motorcycle manufacturer. Founded by racer Kaye Don after the World War II, the company produced lightweight motorcycles with Villiers and JAP engines and imported Zundapps from Germany. Production started in 1947 with a 197 cc Villiers-engined bikes. In 1953 a model was produced with electric starters and the first Ambassador twin appeared in 1957. The company was taken over by DMW in 1963 who continued production until they closed the company in 1965. Ambassador Motorcycles was reformed in late 2016.
| Industry | Manufacturing and Engineering |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Headquarters | Camden, London, UK |
Key people | Kaye Don, Darran Clarke |
| Products | Motorcycles & Bespoke Clothing |
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