VéloSoleX
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VELOSOLEX is a moped or motorised bicycle,that was originally produced by the French manufacturer Solex, based in Paris, France. Founded at the turn of the last century, the company manufactured centrifugal radiators, carburators, and micrometers, before branching into assist motors and bicycles. Owned successively by Dassault, Renault, Motobécane/ MBK, VELOSOLEX sold more than 7 million VELOSOLEX worldwide before ceasing production in France in 1988. Production of the Velosolex restarted in both China and Hungary after 1988, but production ceased in Hungary in 2002. Today the trademark "VELOSOLEX" is the property of Velosolex America, LLC. Velosolex America markets the VELOSOLEX world wide.